Tafesse Solomon, Berihanu Sime, Habtemariam Zegeye, Rut Duga, Alemu Dabi, Negash Geleta, Gadisa Alemu, Abebe Delesa, Bayisa Asefa, Demeke Zewedu, Abebe Getamesay, Dawit Asenake, Hasen Sied, Megersa Bayisa, Cherent Kasahun, Niguse Degefa, Kasa Mamo, Telahun Bayisa, Yewubdar Shewaye, Shitaye Homa, Tewodros Leulseged, Molla Mekonen & Mathewos Ashamo·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L., 2n = 6x = 42) is a globally important crop, with projected production of nearly 793 million metric tons in 2024/2025. In Ethiopia, yields have increased from 1.18 t/ha in 2000 to 3.1 t/ha by 2022, yet production remains threatened by rust diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4460
This mini-review provides an overview of current trends in the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drone, to crop production in the larger framework of precision agriculture. It presents the idea of using drones with RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4461
Fish tonic, a liquid fertilizer derived from fermented fish waste, is valued for its nutrient content and microbial benefits. However, its typically low phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels limits its effectiveness as a balanced fertilizer. Meantime, sugar source is more effec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4459
Soil applied fertilizers are prone to environmental problems relating to leaching, excessive heat, slow nutrient release, volatilization, soil-borne diseases which can lead to poor performance of the crop and generally low-quality produce. To prevent or remedy this problem, an al...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4458
This study examined resource use efficiency among small-scale yam farmers in Ikom Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria during the 2023 cropping season. Specifically, the sub-objectives were to estimate the level of technical and allocative efficiency in yam production...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4457
This study examined the diameter at breast height (DBH), total tree height (THT) of trees and modelled the height-diameter across nonlinear regression (NLR) and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches in the sacred grove forest, Benue State, Nigeria. The study reported a mean DBH...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4456
Soil salinity and groundwater quality degradation increasingly threaten the sustainability of irrigated agriculture in semi-arid regions worldwide, posing significant socio-economic consequences for smallholder farmers and rural communities. This review synthesises current litera...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4455
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are acknowledged for supporting rural livelihoods and forest conservation. This study was conducted in Boumba Bek National Park and its surrounding area in 2023. It aims to identify NTFPs and their vulnerability factors with a view to conserving...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4454
This study investigated bamboo growth and carbon sequestration across three major forest types in Cambodia: deciduous, evergreen, and semi-evergreen forests. Structural attributes (diameter, height, clump size, stem density, and mortality) and biomass-related variables (volume, c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4453
Mubasshir Ahmed, S.M.S. Parvej, Sadia Afrin Jui, Kamiliya Kader, Shafia Nahid Kusum, Md. Abdur Razzak Taohidi, Umme Hafsa Timmi, Md. Wahidul Islam, Shaikat Mitra, Md. Humayun Kabir & Md. Shamim-Al-Mamun·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) is a major fibre crop of Bangladesh, but its yield is seriously constrained by heavy weed infestation during early growth stages. To address this challenge, a field study was conducted at the Jute Agriculture Experimental Station (JAES), Manikganj, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4452
Gender equality is central to attaining sustainable development, but lingering disparities are still influencing women's engagement in agriculture and natural resource management. In this article, empirical and policy-based evidence from four different settings, Colombia, Banglad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4451
This study assessed the impacts of different land use types on soil fertility and carbon storage in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of soils under cultivated, forest, and grassland uses, and to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4450
Agroforestry plays an increasingly important role in strengthening climate resilience among smallholder farmers in the Philippines. This mini-review synthesizes recent evidence on farmers’ awareness, attitudes, and adaptation practices, emphasizing agroforestry’s dual role as bot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4449
Sub-Saharan Africa has a large population from malnutrition. With a growth rate of ≈ 2.7% per year, this number is constantly increasing. Added to this challenge are the effects of climate change, which are impacting the yield of crops that are part of our dietary habits. One of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4448
The assessment of competitiveness and comparative advantage of tea production management systems in Nigeria was carried out. Data were collected from the respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire designed with open data kit (ODK) and the data obtained from the question...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4447