Is Naira Depreciation Having any Effect on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria? Evidence From 1972-2020
Aniekan J. Akpaeti, Otu W. Ibok, Kingsley U.William, Magdalene N. Archibong
Agric Economics and Extension
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The study specifically evaluates the trend and growth rate of naira depreciation and determines the effect of naira depreciation on agricultural productivity for the period under review (1972-2020). Using secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, Food an... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop Production in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria
Timothy O. Agboola, Olaide K. Akintunde, Lateef O. Jimoh, Ahmed O. Busari
Agric Economics and Extension
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One of the challenges confronting sustainable agricultural production in Nigeria is increased activities of quarry operatives negatively impacting on agricultural land across the Nation. However, there are limited studies on its effect of quarry operations on arable crop farming especially in s... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Determinants of Poverty Status among Farming Households in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State Nigeria
Luka, P, Rukwe, D. T, Ornan, T
Agric Economics and Extension
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Taraba State ranked eighth among the ten poorest states in Nigeria, this therefore calls for investigation into the determinants of household poverty status in Ardo-Kola local government area of Taraba state, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic charac... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Constraints to Herding and Pastoralists' Awareness of Hydroponics as Alternative for Fodder Production Among Fulani Herders in Ogun State, Nigeria
Michael O. Olayemi, Olatunbosun J. Soetan, Wahab G. Ojebiyi, Victoria O. A. Ojo, Tolulope O. Olayemi, Olubunmi R. Ashimolowo, Petra B. Abdulsallam-Saghir, Esther O. Olayemi
Agric Economics and Extension
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The persistent conflict between farmers and Fulani herders resulting from land use competition has affected the crop production and livestock industries which are crucial to economic development in Nigeria. This study examined the constraints to herding and pastoralists’ awareness of hydroponics ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Evaluation of Pork Quality and Carcass Attributes in Growing Pigs Fed Processed Avocado (Persea americana) Seed Meal
Joseph S. Ekpo, Utibe M. Okon
Animal Science
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With the escalating prices of conventional feed ingredients, there is an urgent requirement to investigate sustainable alternatives that have the potential to improve performance, carcass yield, and meat quality. Twenty-four growing pigs (mixed sexes) were utilized to assess the carcass and senso... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Influence of Breed and Sex on Body Weight and Conformation Traits of Turkeys
Idorenyin M. Sam
Animal Science
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A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of breed and sex on body weight and conformation traits in two turkey breeds: Nigerian Indigenous Turkey (NIT) and Hybrid Commercial Turkey (HCT). Sixty-four poults were randomly assigned to two treatment groups based on breed, with each breed furth... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
The Influence of Organic Manures on Proximate Composition, Minerals, Anti-nutrients and Vitamins of Selected Legume Forage
Iko-Obong E. Ekette, Nnaemeka J. Anyanwu, Comfort A. Essien, Israel J. Dickson
Animal Science
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This study investigated the influence of three organic manure on the nutritional composition of three leguminous forages - Soybeans, Cowpeas, and Groundnuts, cultivated in the coastal Rainforest of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The four different organic manure used were poultry droppings, goat dropp... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Evaluation of Clove Powder as a Feed Additive on the Performance, Carcass Traits, and Internal Organ Weights of Broiler Chickens
Comfort A. Essien, Idorenyin M. Sam, Utibe M. Okon and Mirriam O. Ebong
Animal Science
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This study investigated clove powder as a feed additive on the performance, carcass traits, and internal organ weights of broiler chickens. A total of 160-day-old (Arbo acre) broiler chickens were utilized for the study. Four diets, designated as T1, T2, T3 and T4, were formulated. T1 served as t... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
Effect of Controlled Bush Burning and Mulching on the Fresh Weight of Leaves, Corms and Cormels of Four Cocoyam Cultivars
Udounang Patrick Ibanga, Udosen Uduak Udosen
Crop/Plant Science
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The experiment was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research farm in 2022 to evaluate the effects of bush burning and mulching on the fresh weight of leaves, corms and cormels of four cocoyam cultivars – NCY 001, NCY 002, NCY 004 and NCY 005. The experiment was laid out on a split ... View Full Abstract View Full Paper
