This study analyzed the women involvement in oil palm value chain in Ondo State, Nigeria. It ascertained the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; determined the level of women involvement in oil palm value chain activities; examined the factors influencing women inv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2400
Corruption in forestry services poses serious threats to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation, particularly in developing nations like Bhutan, where forests are vital to the environment and the economy. This study examines how technological tools such as th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2399
Agroforestry represents a sustainable land management practice, merging agricultural production with environmental stewardship. This study investigates the impact of agroforestry practices on crop yield and household income among smallholder farmers in Kisii County, Kenya. Using...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2397
Aim: The growing global population has increased the need for greater quantity and improved quality in food production. Historically, plant diseases have been major challenges to agriculture, resulting in considerable annual food losses and diminishing the quality of agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2398
Digital learning tools are integrated into animal husbandry education, which can promote students’ understanding of the complex processes and the acquisition of practical skills needed for precision action in animal husbandry. This study examines the degree of digital learning to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2396
Soil quality has critical implications for ecosystem health and agricultural productivity, particularly in regions where land-use practices have transformed natural habitats to a large extent. The paper studied two national forests of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, the Shingra and Birganj...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2395
The study examined socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of climate-smart agriculture techniques in cocoyam production among small-scale farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Forty-eight cocoyam farmers were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2394
The purpose of the study was to determine the perception and attitude of the community and its impact on the existence of the company. The study was a qualitative descriptive study conducted from May to July 2024 around the Production Forest of PT. INHUTANI I UMH Pimping Village,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2393
Aims: This study investigated the effect of cocoa certification programmes on farmers’ compliance with social sustainability activities. The aim was to determine whether participation in certification schemes enhances social practices such as promoting education, preventing child...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2392
This study assessed the contribution of forest resources to rural livelihoods in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 250 respondents selected through multi-stage and simple random sampling, based on t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2391
Eucalyptus serves as a resource in the pulp and paper industry, with its leaves and logs being considered forest harvesting waste and possessing the potential to generate liquid smoke for secondary products. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of Eucalyptus pel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2390
The research sheds light on the use of biopesticides and their ability to provide phyto-insecticides that are worthy of research into potential novel applications. There has been an increased interest in using botanicals as a new insecticide in various sectors over the last sever...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2388
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) has emerged as a high-value crop for agroforestry, particularly in regions facing climate change challenges and food insecurity. This study investigates the perception and adoption of coconut palm cultivation among farmers in Atiba Local Government Are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2389
This study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, El-Obeid, Sudan, to evaluate the impact of different levels of fermented cow manure on the growth, yield, and quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2387
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal potential of Mikania micrantha, Senna alata, and Datura metel extracts against Fusarium oxysporum, the causal agent of Panama wilt in banana and to determine the optimal concentration of the most effective extract for fungal suppr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2386