Assessment of Ownership and Utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Agricultural Extension Agents in North Central Nigeria
Nelson U. Okorie, Jemimah T. Ekanem, and Kesit K. Nkeme
Agric Economics and Extension
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This study was carried out to assess ownership and utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) by agricultural extension agents in North Central, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure involving purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed in selecting 450 Exten... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Toxic Effect of the Floristic Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia amoena) Phytochemicals and Anti Nutritional Factors on household
Israel P. Eno, Godwin M. Ubi
Crop/Plant Science
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Diffenbachia amoena commonly called dumb cane is a houseplant found in homes, offices, banks and landscape premises as ornamental plants. The name dumb cane is derived from a temporary induced speechlessness after chewing a piece of the stem. Juices or sap from the stem contains oxalates and othe... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Biometric Structure and Welfare of Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon (FABRICIUS, 1798) in Okoro River Estuary, South- Eastern Nigeria
John E. Ukpatu
fisheries and Aquaculture
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The tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon (Fabricius, 1798) was studied in Okoro River estuary, Southeastern Nigeria between the months of April, 2018 to March, 2019. The sex ratio showed sexual inequality (0.82:1 ratio) in favour of female. The population structure revealed that the number of females (... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Four Different Tillage Methods on Growth and Yield of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L) in Coastal Plain Sand of Akwa Ibom State
Florence O. Umoh, Otobong A. Essien, Okon E. Udoh, Mfonobong E.Ukpong
Soil Science
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A field trial was conducted during the 2018 rainy season at the Teaching and Research Farm of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus to evaluate the effects of different tillage methods on the growth and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogea L). The tillage methods evaluated were zero tillage... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Substituting NPK Fertilizer with Soybean Meal Can Increase Okra Yield in a Humid Tropical Environment
Okon J. Ekwere and Arit O. Efretuei
Crop/Plant Science
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Okra is a major source of income for farmers in Nigeria. It is a cheap and highly nutritious vegetable, popular among most tribes and cultures. The response of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) yield/growth to NPK and soybean meal fertilizer (SBM) was examined in 2018 and 2019 early cropping seasons... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Agricultural Sub Sectors’ Outputs and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Implication for Agricultural Production Intensification
Sunday B. Akpan, Samuel J. Udoka, Inimfon V. Patrick
Agric Economics and Extension
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This research was carried out to provide empirical information on the relationship between agricultural sub sector’s production and the growth of Nigerian economy (proxy by the per capita GDP). Time series data were employed in this research and the analyses of the data were done using descriptiv... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Measuring the Dynamics of Selected Farm Commodity Price Behaviour in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Obot, Oto-Obong Jeremiah, Ibok, Otu William
Agric Economics and Extension
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Stabilization of prices on agricultural commodities continues to remain an area of major concern for policymakers. Price change affects both producers and consumers and has macroeconomic implications as well since it is the most readily available and reliable information that guide those in the v... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Estimation of Selected Vegetable Input and Output Price Behavior in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Oto-Obong Jeremiah Obot
Agric Economics and Extension
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Vegetable input and output price behavior is a challenge towards achievement of small, medium and large-scale production which results in the loss of investment capital, hence farmers shifting to other production activities to bridge the income gap. This present study aimed at estimating selected... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Aspilia africana: Impacts on Animal Production
NseAbasi N. Etim, Oluwatosin O. Kennedy, Rosemary O. Igwe
Animal Science
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This paper reviewed the effects of Aspilia africana (African marigold plant) on animals. Aspilia africana is one of many plants which are fast gaining recognition as feed for animals because of its many benefits, although, there are some identified deleterious effects associated with its use. Stu... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Evaluation of Phytotoxicity of Selected Herbicides on Some Cultivars of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Jane-Frances K. Enyong, Ofonime R. Akata, Lawrence A. Ugbe
Crop/Plant Science
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A two year (2015 and 2016) experiment was conducted to evaluate the phytotoxicity of selected herbicides on some cultivars of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in a screen house at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research Farm, Uyo. A split-split plot arrangement in a randomized complete bloc... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
