African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6832

Table of Content: 22 February, 2018; 13(8)

February 2018

Studying the volatility effect of agricultural exports on agriculture share of GDP: The case of Egypt

This article aims to examine the long and short run relationship between agricultural exports and agriculture share of GDP. Links between series considered are assessed by co-integration analysis using Johansen co-integration technique and ECM-GARCH. Results indicate a positive link in the short and long term between agricultural exports and agriculture share of GDP, as well as co-integration between the pairs of series...

Author(s): Osama Ahmed, and Walid Sallam  

February 2018

Using the p-median location model to set up aerodromes for coverage fertilization of eucalyptus plantations

In this study an economic analysis was conducted to evaluate problem associated with a geographical information system (GIS) using facility location models for the p-median in order to optimize the location of aerodromes for the aerial fertilization (coverage fertilization) of eucalyptus plantations. The location model was tested on a 9,095.65 ha farm located in the Três Lagoas municipality in the Mato Grosso do...

Author(s): Leonardo Pereira Fardin, Helio Garcia Leite, Daniel Henrique Breda Binoti, Carlos Antonio Alvares Soares Ribeiro, Vicente Paulo Soares, Antonio Santana Ferraz, Márcio Bernardi and Aguida Beatriz Travaglia Viana  

February 2018

Optimum plot size for experiments with papaya genotypes in field

The objective of this study was to determine a suitable plot size for field experiments with papaya genotypes. Two experiments were carried out using a randomized complete block design with 11 and 12 papaya genotypes, respectively. In both experiments, plots consisted of one row, with 10 plants each. Spacing between rows was 3.5 m, with 1.5 m between plants. The characteristic evaluated was fruit production in t ha-1 in...

Author(s): Edilson Romais Schmildt, Adriel Lima Nascimento, Alan de Lima Nascimento, Karina Tiemi Hassuda dos Santos, Renan Garcia Malikouski, Omar Schmildt, Clemilton Alves da Silva, Geraldo Antônio Ferreguetti, Márcio Paulo Czepak and Julián Cuevas  

February 2018

Performance of five potato varieties with regards to growth and production of mini-tubers under an aeroponic system in central highlands of Kenya

There is limited information on the performance of Kenyan potato varieties under aeroponic systems. Experiments were therefore carried out at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Tigoni, under an aeroponic system in 2012 and 2013 to evaluate the growth and mini-tubers production of five varieties commonly grown in Kenya and differ in vegetative and reproductive characteristics. The experiment was set up in...

Author(s): Miriam W. Mbiyu, Charles Lung’aho, Susan A. Otieno, Moses W. Nyongesa, Margaret N. Muchui, and Judith N. Ogemma  

February 2018

Assessment of the knowledge and use of pesticides by the tomato farmers in Mwea Region, Kenya

Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of pesticides which reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for pesticides use in tomato farms was conducted in Mwea, Kenya to assess the practices and constraints faced by the farmers. Gender, level of education, the use of pesticides in farms, experience in tomato farming, list of common pesticides, periodicity...

Author(s): J. H. Nguetti , J. K. Imungi, M. W. Okoth, J. Wang’ombe, W. F. Mbacham and S. E. Mitema  

February 2018

Definition of smallholder Sheko cattle keepers’ breeding objectives through phenotypic ranking and choice experiments in Ethiopia

This study aimed at identifying Sheko cattle keepers' preferences by way of phenotypic ranking and hypothetical choice experiment in their habitat in order to define the indigenous selection criteria. The ranking experiment report was based on 15 cows and 6 to 9 bulls. Three animals of the same sex were randomly assigned in one group that resulted into five groups for cows and two to three groups for bulls. Thirty...

Author(s): Elias Bayou, Aynalem Haile, Solomon Gizaw and Yoseph Mekasha