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This study examined the impact of tractor power on soil compaction and crop yield in different soil types and climatic conditions. The experiment used a split-plot design with three replications to test the effects of tractor power level (40, 60, 80, and 100 kW) and number of passes (1, 3, and 5) on soil compaction and crop yield. A four-wheel drive tractor with radial tires, tire inflation pressure of 120 kPa, and speed...
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African Yam Bean, diversity, matK gene, phylogeny, linear distance
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Through the use of path coefficient analysis and correlation, crop breeders can improve complex traits like grain yield through indirect selection. The current study set out to quantify the relationship between yield and traits related to yield as well as pinpoint critical features for indirect selection aimed at enhancing the grain yield of faba bean. The objective of the current study was to identify key characteristics...
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To reduce the impacts caused by the constant use of the same active ingredient, a new genetically modified soybean cultivar has been developed for resistance to the herbicides 2,4-D choline salt, glyphosate, and glufosinate ammonium. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of herbicides applied at the V3 and V6 stages on the development and productivity of Enlist E3™ soybeans over two growing...
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The aim of the study was to determine the biochemical and sensory characteristics of dishes made from maize and baobab, tomi and néré pulp. To this end, Badégué with baobab, Badégué with tomi and Wasséra were prepared using traditional technologies to determine their physico-chemical composition followed by a sensory evaluation. The results showed that Wasséra has the highest levels of total carbohydrates (51.94 ± 0.39 g /...
Effects of Tithonia diversifolia on species composition of other weeds
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Alien species, such as Tithonia diversifolia, if introduced to areas outside of their natural distribution range, subsequently become invasive, threatening biodiversity and agricultural productivity. A field survey to determine the potential allelopathic effects of T. diversfiolia on species composition was conducted in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe using two different sizes quadrats. The quadrats were randomly placed at different...
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Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a perennial plant and used as a multi-purpose crop in Ethiopia. Quantitative characterization of Enset is one of curtail information to determine the yield of enset and also qualitative characterization is important to determine the genetic variability of Enset. Wolkite university was conserving enset landrace since 2014 which is collected in different enset growing areas with the objective of...
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Sorghum [Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench] is an indigenous crop to Africa, mainly cultivated for rural communities’ food and commercial needs. In Burkina Faso, different types of sorghum are cultivated together increasing gene flow and probably the evolution of the main morphological traits of interest. This study compared the morphological variability of four types of sorghum cultivated in intercropping conditions using...
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The present study was implemented in the localities of Buyo, Duekoué and Gueyo in western Côte d'Ivoire, in agroforestry systems combining cocoa trees with Irvingia gabonensis. The aim was to improve cocoa production in Côte d'Ivoire through the association to Irvingia gabonensis, in order to achieve sustainable production. To reach this goal, a design of 10 and 20 m radii was set up around the Irvingia gabonensis species,...
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As environmental challenges grow and with the recent incidence of flooding across several Agricultural landsin Nigeria as well asthe COVID-19 pandemic effect on the economy, one of the biggest challenges facing the world is feeding growing urban populations while attending to the social, economic, and environmental needs and aspirations of cities. This review portrays the benefits of backyard farming in feeding individual...
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Local landraces of mango (Mangifera indica L.) occupy an important position in household consumption in South-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the local knowledge of Mangifera indica landraces, the variation in their morphological traits, and the influence of environmental variables on the variability of morphotypes in Northern Benin. Two hundred and three households were interviewed using a semi-structured...
Plant diversity in cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforest in southern Ghana
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Understanding the importance of cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services remains limited in tropical and humid regions globally. The study seeks to evaluate plant species diversity within cocoa, coffee, and cashew agroforestry systems in comparison to natural forests, addressing a critical knowledge gap in these regions. We employed the line transect method to...
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The use of modern beekeeping technology for women beekeepers in Tolay is the means of wealth creation andeconomic contribution to impactthe livelihood of the targetpeople. This study was conducted for 10 cooperatives and interviewed 192 women beekeepers. Purposive random sampling method was used to collect the data for this study and the Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such...
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The participation of women in dairy farming varies according to region, culture and socioeconomic status. These dynamics restricts women’s abilities to exercise equal access and control over resources. Using descriptive statistics and data from 316 clustered Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria (ALDDN) Project beneficiary communities, this study assesses gender roles and empowerment among pastoralist in Kaduna...
The theoretical basis for agriculture high-quality development y in water-limited region
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Abstract: Soil water is the water stored in the soil and can only be used by plants and then converted into plant products and services for people to use in most of water-limited Regions. As population increases and economy develops in water-limited regions, there is an increasing demand for the quantity and variety of plant products and services. To meet the demands of this situation, most of the original forest has...
Evaluation of grain yield of two simple hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) varieties grown in Sumbe, Angola
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Maize (Zea mays L.) is a key component of the daily diet in Angola, but its grain yield remains low at about 1 t ha-1 due to several factors including the use of low-yielding local varieties. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the grain yield of two hybrid maize varieties grown in Sumbe, Cuanza Sul province to increase current yield levels. The study was laid in a randomized split-plot block design with three...
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Although irrigation is a way to increase agricultural production, the irrigated production of the country still falls far short of expectations. The aim of this study is to assess small-scale irrigation systems in Ethiopia and how they affect the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Omonada district and how they impact on the lives of smallholder farmers. The data was collected from 196 family heads who were interviewed...
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The different fractions of phosphorus available in the short term were studied by the fractionation method. Soil samples (0-20 cm) were taken during 2021 and 2022 campaigns after the harvests in a test set up on the factorial design with four repetitions. The P sources (Calcined Burkina Phosphate enriched with calcium (CBKCa) and Triple Super Phosphate (TSP)) were applied to the main plots, and the subplots had three...
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Castor seed is a seed with unexploited potential for its oil for biodiesel preparations. This study was aimed on comparing the yield and physicochemical properties of oils produced from two varieties of Ethiopian castor seed (HIRUY and ABARO) and to assess their methyl ester profile for biodiesel production. Soxhlet and Screw Press methods were employed to extract oils from the seeds. The finding showed that the oil yield...
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Agriculture remains fundamental in addressing socio-economic challenges in developing countries including Malawi. Through agriculture, oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) production has been essential as source of food, creation of job opportunities, income generation, hence offering potential pathways for reducing rural poverty. In Malawi, oil palm production is an old tradition practiced by the Nyakyusa people, residing in...
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Wheat is one of the most consumed and less produced crop in Cameroon. The study aims to investigate farmers’ knowledge on wheat cultivation and estimate the performance of introduced varieties using different fertilization in Santa. A random sample of 80 farmers were administered an open-ended questionnaire. Then, 14 varieties were evaluated in RCBD with three replicates. The survey indicated that the age of farmers ranged...
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The study examined on-farm feed utilization by small-scale dairy farmers in Hwedza District, Mashonaland East Province. Purposive sampling was used to identify wards that are active in dairy production and snowball sampling was used to identify dairy farmers. Forty smallholder dairy farmers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. They used natural pastures (15%), home-formulated feeds (10.5%), and simple...
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Bacteria blight is a serious disease on green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and can affect all the growth and yield parameters of the crop and cause yield loss of about 40 %. Inadequate information exist on the evaluation of nitrogen fertilizer potential on bacterial blight diseases on green beans cultivars. The aim of this study was to access nitrogen fertilizer potential on bacterial blight disease on green beans...
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Yam forms the basis of the diet of many African countries, as it is an important source of carbohydrates and other nutrients. In Burkina Faso, various yam cultivars are grown. However, data on their biochemical characteristics and nutritional value are not known, which strongly limits their use in breeding and varietal improvement programs. This study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of 5...
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Without inhibiting measures on intense development, the global population will increase up to 15 billion people by 2100. It is only possible to provide this number of people with food through intensified industrial agriculture together with loss minimization. A decisive role in solving this problem belongs to biotechnology, namely biopreparations which can protect plants against pests, diseases, and stimulate plant growth....
Reasons for seizures of small ruminant meat at the Maradi cold-storage Slaughterhouse
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The foodstuffs of animal origin are a main source of protein for the population of Niger in general and that of the city of Maradi in particular. Our study was carried out at the refrigerated slaughter house of Maradi during a period of three (3) months from July to September. The aims of this study was to contribute to the improvement of public health. A total, of 3,769 heads of animals Slaughtered during this study...
Estimating and forecasting red meat consumption and production in Saudi Arabia during 2022-2030
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The study aims to predict domestic consumption and the production of three meat species (cattle, goats, and sheep) between 2022 and 2030. All series data are stationary at the first difference. The non-intercept and trend model, using income per capita as an exogenous variable, is the best model for predicting domestic meat consumption. Furthermore, the model with an intercept and trend is the best predictor of meat output...
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Despite many years of research, drought is still a major factor affecting crop productivity globally and presents a challenge to plant breeders. Understanding the genetic variability among sorghum genotypes is key to the development of improved sorghum cultivars for drought-prone environments. A set of 72 sorghum genotypes advanced from a pedigree breeding approach was used in this study. The result showed that Grain yield...
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Pre-extension demonstration of soy bean technologies was conducted, Karat Zuria district of Konso Zone in Southern Ethiopia in 2022/23 cropping season with the objectives of the socio-economic profitability, farmers’ preference and acceptability under farmers’ conditions. Therefore, this study aims to demonstrate newly released soybean with production technologies at the district was purposively selected based on...
The Use of Indigenous Plants for Food Preservation
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Introduction: This study sought to explore the use of indigenous plant parts as a means of extending the shelf-life of food. Methods: A qualitative descriptive survey was employed, utilising a multi-stage sampling technique to select 396 farmers as participants. A structured questionnaire was used in order to collect data, which was analysed using frequencies and percentages, alongside ANOVA inferential statistics at a...
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This study examines the tradeoffs while improved agricultural technology are applied in the production of sesame. 202 sesame producers were selected as a sample using multistage simple random methods. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Further data were analyzed using multivariate probit model and descriptive statistics. The result of the multivariate probit model...
A survey on the state of moringa cultivation and utilization in Kwazulu-Natal
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The African population is predicted to be 1,397,607,646, with the South African population estimated to be 60,635,919. With a continually expanding population across the continent, satisfying the demands of the present and future generations will be a major worldwide problem. As a result, this study investigated Moringa oleifera lam as a superfood with the potential to reduce poverty and unemployment, promote rural...
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A feeding trial was conducted using sainfoin hay at 0, 10, 20, and 30% on a dry matter basis of inclusion to yearling rams placed on, T1, T2, T3, and T4, respectively, to substitute Noug seed cake in concentrate (wheat bran + Noug seed cake + common salt + wheat straw as a basal diet). Yearling 24 rums were selected on the basis of age and weight similarity and randomly assigned to the four treatments in RCBD with six...
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To sustain livelihood resilience, livelihoods must respond to global and local environmental changes. Agroforestry is one possible livelihood activity that can help farmers adapt to changes and shocks. This research evaluated the roles of agroforestry in building livelihoods resilience to floods in Nyabihu District, western province of Rwanda. Different research approaches were used including archival research, field visit...
GROUNDNUTS PRODUCTION IN AFRICA; A REVIEW FROM 2012 TO 2022
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Food safety and security remains a major concern in developing nations. Groundnuts rank the second globally in oil seed production after soya beans and the 11th most important crop for human intake. Limited productivity against the potential of existing crops due to biotic, abiotic, market and policy factors causes the poor food production trends. This work uses a systematic review approach to determine the productivity of...
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A survey in the Ejura-Sekyedumasi municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region assessed the use of Cedrela odorata leaves for storing maize. Fifty farmers from five maize-producing communities were sampled. Maize was either shelled and bagged or unshelled and stored in rooms or barns. Field pests included weevils, termites, and fall armyworms. Most farmers (52%) stored maize for up to three months before sale or consumption....
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The larvae of Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), can cause economic losses to maize and other crops if not well managed. Studies with different research interests have been conducted on FAW in Ghana. Despite these studies, there is little knowledge about farmers' understanding of the disease and its management techniques. This study identified the essential elements related...
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Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes Mart.) is a notorious weed that affects the biodiversity and socio-economic services of freshwater bodies across the world, including Ethiopia. Different management techniques have been applied as long-term and short-term strategies to curb the impact of this weed on aquatic ecosystems. Using water hyacinth weevils as a classical biological control agent is a principal method in the...
Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Cotton Producers in Zimbabwe
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In Zimbabwe, cotton is an important cash crop that is ranked second after tobacco. It is essential because it helps rural smallholder farmers get income that enhances their welfare. Despite its importance, the cotton production sector in Zimbabwe is facing a challenge of low productivity. Several efforts have been done made by the government such as the current measure of giving cotton farmers inputs for free but still...
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Improper land use practices contribute to widespread deforestation, elevated levels of soil erosion and degradation in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the impact of various land use types and soil depths on selected soil physicochemical properties in the Ageza watershed in north-western Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-20 and 20-40 cm to analyze soil physicochemical characteristics. The results of...
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This study was conducted to identify the different typologies in irrigated agriculture in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia to enable precise technological intervention. We applied principal component analysis (PCA) followed by Cluster Analysis on data collected from 321 farm households to establish the typologies. Results of the PCA showed that the factors that affected adoption of agricultural technologies were farming...
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Northern Ghana, located in the dry savannah zone of Ghana, is highly susceptible to climate change and its effects, adversely affecting crop production. In many parts of northern Ghana, the cultivation of traditional cereals has decreased due to climate change. Against this backdrop, this study aims to explore the use of indigenous knowledge to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change on millet (Pennisetum americanum...
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The aim of this research was to evaluate the performance of small-scale vertical hydroponic structures compared to indoor planting in soil under different light conditions. Fordhook Giant Swiss chard (Spinacea oleracea) was grown for 2 cropping seasons. It was hypothesised that there would no significant difference in the biometric attributes of the plants grown hydroponically and those grown in soil under different light...
EFFECT OF SOIL pH ON DIFFERENT LAND USE TYPES ON FERRALSOLS IN CENTRAL UGANDA
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Ferralsols limit the production potential of most crops because they are low pH soils that are less productive and have low availability of basic cations (Mg2+, Ca2+, K+) and excesses of hydrogen (H+) and aluminum (Al3+) ions in exchangeable forms. Understanding the pH status of Ferrasols is key to providing soil fertility management recommendations for sustainable crop production. The objective of this study was to...
Review on the New Ethiopian Seed Proclamation (1288/2023)
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Seeds are important inputs for agricultural productivity. The Government of Ethiopia has progressed and applied seed sector policies to improve the country’s seed industry and increase overall crop production. However, there are constraints that hampered the development of the seed sector in the country. There is also limited awareness about the seed legal issues among the various stakeholders in the value chain. The...
Access to agricultural information by the rural households in Ethiopia: A review scenario
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The objective of this review was to assess factors affecting access to agricultural information by rural households in Ethiopia. Secondary data from articles and books were used, and the collected data were interpreted to draw general conclusions. Farmers accessed information from various sources including training centers, farmers' network groups, family members, neighbors, non-governmental organizations, radio, mobile...
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A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of in situ moisture conservation techniques and animal manure on improving productivity of sorghum in moisture-stressed areas. Two levels of in situ moisture conservation techniques (flatbed planting and tied-ridging) and three animal manure levels (0, 3, and 5 tons ha-1) were laid out in RCBD with three replications, and the result showed that the use of tied-ridging and...
Effect of inflation on agricultural productivity in Ethiopia
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The study examines the impact of inflation Agricultural productivity in Ethiopia; for the period 1990-2022.The study employed the annual time series data from 1990 to 2021 for variables as gross value added, real gross domestic product, Exchange Rate, Inflation and government expenditure. The study adopted an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach and other econometric tools of analysis to answer the objectives set...
Adoption of the improved sorghum variety (melkame) in the west hararghe, mieso district
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Sorghum bicolor, also known as sorghum, is a type of grass grown for its grain. A study was conducted to identify the factors that affect the adoption of the Melkam sorghum variety in the Mieso district. The primary data was collected from 160 randomly selected respondents, and econometric models were used to analyze the relationship between various factors and the adoption of the Melkam sorghum variety. Descriptive and...
Assessing rice farmers' production constraints and variety preferences in areas affected by salinity
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a strategic and priority commodity for food security in Tanzania. The objective of this study was to assess farmers’ rice production problems and the preferred traits for improvement in areas affected by salinity in the country. The study was conducted in rice-producing areas of Kilosa, Iringa, and Moshi districts. Farmers were interviewed using structured questionnaires and other participatory...
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