Smallholder farmers are highly vulnerable to climate change and require prioritized strategies to minimize the impacts. Challenges faced by smallholder farmers hinder the implementation of coping and adaptation strategies, limiting sustainable agriculture. This descriptive study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3430
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Nandita Jena, Jyoti Jhirwal, Anjali Verma, Tapasya Tiwari, Shyamkant Shridhar Munje, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Prittam Das, Rupali S. Parida, Debashree Sarangi, Deep Sikha & Anand Warghat·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
Nutrients are collectively referred as the substance (may be chemical) which an organism often requires for growth, tissue maintenance, and reproduction. It may also be a determine pest resistance or susceptibility. There are 17 essential nutrients that are required by the plants...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3429
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, PRIYADARSHANI MOHAPATRA, Anand Warghat, Debashree Sarangi, B. Rama Devi, SUBHAKANTA SAMANTRAY, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Simran Mahapatra, Anjali Verma, Prittam Das, Rupali S. Parida & Mouli Paul·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
In recent decades, remarkable progress in science and technology has fueled economic development and enhanced agricultural productivity. However, the rapid growth of the global population particularly since the 20th century has introduced significant challenges to environmental s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3428
Mahama Musah, Lawrence Emmanuel Tolulade, John Osiroko Attah, Olamide Ibiada Esan, Uwazuruike Chiamaka Blessing, Pelumi Adeshina Oderinde, John Oluwapelumi Oladeinde & Priscilla Oluchukwu Ikeri·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
The West Mamprusi District is a subset area of Northern Ghana, one of the Savanna ecosystems experiencing forest degradation as a result of human activities. Our study was carried out in the Wungu Sacred grove and its adjacent unprotected forest in the West Mamprusi District of G...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3427
This study assessed logging impacts on tree species diversity in the tropical rainforest ecosystems, southwest Nigeria. Here, we compared tree species diversity between forest reserves (undisturbed) and free areas (disturbed). A systematic line transect was used for data collecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3425
Fertilization is one of the key factors in soybean cultivation to increase growth and yield, particularly when using organic materials such as compost and inorganic fertilizers like SP-36. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of compost and SP-36 fertilizer on soybean growth an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3426
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, ABIN GHOSH, Satyabrata Sarangi, Anindita Roy, Anand Warghat, PRIYADARSHANI MOHAPATRA, JYOTI GAWARIA, Jyoti Jhirwal, GUNJA GAWEL, Anjali Verma, SUBHAKANTA SAMANTRAY, Sangeeta Panigrahi & Mouli Paul·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
The protection of stored grains from insect pests while maintaining seed viability is a significant challenge in post-harvest management. This study investigates the impact of various essential oils on the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) infestation in stored wheat (Triticum aest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3424
Community engagement plays a critical role in effective forest governance and climate change adaptation in East Africa. This qualitative review synthesizes evidence from 22 peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2024, using participatory governance theory to examine how...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3423
The integration of suitable tree species with crops not only diversifies farm income but also helps in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. Successful agroforestry adoption depends largely on choosing the right tree species and understan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3422
Aims: The study evaluated the costs-benefits and socio-environmental effects of drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation technologies by small-scale vegetable farmers in Butha-Buthe and Leribe districts in Lesotho. The motivation for the study was based on the premise that Lesotho rem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3421
Climate change, driven largely by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, demands the identification of sustainable carbon sequestration strategies. Agroforestry systems, particularly plantation crops like arecanut (Areca catechu L.), have gained attention for their potential to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3420
Cameroon's rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems in Africa, harbouring a wealth of flora and fauna. Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse and ecologically important ecosystems on the planet, providing critical ecosystem services and supporting the live...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3418
The study examined the analysis of household demand for garden egg leaf (Solanum aubergine) for food security in Owerri Metropolis Imo State. Multi-stage sampling was used to select 300 respondents and data collected through a well-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3419
The Nigerian forestry sector plays a significant role in rural development. This study focused on the evaluation of the financial performance of wood marketing and its effect on the survival of family agroforest business in Delta State. Both multistage and purposive sampling tech...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3417
Background: One of the major pests attacking pineapple plants is the mealybug Dysmicoccus brevipes (D. brevipes), an insect belonging to the order Hemiptera and the family Pseudococcidae. This pest infests the roots, basal stems, and lower leaves of the Pineapple plant. One promi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3415