This study examined the level of accessibility to GESS inputs among the dry season rice farmers in Sokoto State. Two hundred and fifty registered GESS farmers were randomly selected and data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistical tools were used t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/29965
A proportionate number of Nigerian youths engaged in Okada riding coined (Okada) business ‘Commercial motorcyclist’. The business has drained manpower from the vocational sectors of the Nigerian economy. The study was carried out to assess the Thrust and Tug Nexus for Okada busin...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/28878
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Order Scitamineae and the family Zingiberaceae. It is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. it is a root crop and a typical herb extensively grown across the world for its pungent aroma...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/28949
The majority of crop pollination services are provided by the honey bee (Apis mellifera) but almost not available in most developing countries including Nigeria. This study was undertaken to assess adoption of Bee Pollination Services (BPS) by arable crop farmers in Kwara State,...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31305
The present study was conducted among the SAF -Theeramythri activity groups of Kerala across the nine coastal districts which focused on identifying the perception of the leaders and followers of the activity groups in its functioning. The benefits gained by the leader as well as...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31032
The objective of the present study was to identify the component wise knowledge of respondents regarding fruits processing and preservation activities. The study was conducted in Badgaon and Girwa panchayat samities of Udaipur district of Rajasthan state of India. From each panch...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31049
The study investigated the contribution of agricultural sector output to the growth of domestic economy in Nigeria for the period 1980-2014. Specifically, the study examined the causality between agricultural sector and economic growth, as well as the impact of the sector on the...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31828
India has a comparative advantage in producing sugarcane. Sugarcane being a highly water consuming crop, more than 80 percentage of groundwater irrigation is done through deep-well pumping. Whereas faster depletion of groundwater stocks in 93 percentage of sugarcane cultivating a...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31570
This article brings out the analysis of Community Income Generating Activities (CIGAs) for the processing of agricultural products in Donga-Mantung Division, North-West Region of Cameroon. The main objective was to analyze the financial, technical and managerial performances of t...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/32189
The study described the socio-economic characteristics and challenges of melon farmers in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Three blocks, nine circles and ninety melon farmers constituted the sample for the study. Data were collected through an interview sche...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2017/29309
Aims: It ascertained the knowledge and attitude of extension personnel to climate change, the determinant factors and strategies for improving knowledge and altitude to climate change. Study Design: A survey design was used for the study. Place and Duration: The study was underta...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30701
This field assessment research has been carried out to identify the main value chain actors of soybean and their key roles in the product flow. In Metekel zone, the main soybean value chain actors were producers, traders, unions, truck owners, drivers and input suppliers. The sup...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27048
Aims: Millipede infestation has been identified as a major contributing factor to low root yield of cassava and other root and tuber crops. Lack of knowledge in managing millipedes contributed significantly to reduction in cassava production. To address this challenge was to enha...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30586
Nowadays, the high-tech industry is one of the world's fastest growing industries. Observed from its characteristics, the high-tech industry often refers to those business complexities based on high-techs, engaged in one or more high-techs, in research and development of products...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/12499
The study was carried to create a better understanding about the socio-economic condition of coastal communities involved in kuchia catching. The study area was Paikgacha Upazila under Khulna district and its two large markets; Paikgacha kuchia market and Kopilmony kuchia market....
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30786