Article Archive: Volume 4 Issue 3 2025

Substitution effect of Noug seed cake (Guizotia abyssinica) with Korch /Eritrnia buruci/ leaf mealon growing Doyogena lambs fed on desho (Pennisetum glaucifolium) grass hay as basal diet

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Introduction Despite possessing one of the large livestock populations in Africa- including 66.261 million cattle, 38.013 million sheep, 45.716 million goats and millions of other animals [1]-Ethiopia faces chronically low livestock productivity. The primary constraint is a critical shortage in the quantity and quality of feed resources [2], [3]. This is exemplified by the heavy … Read more

The Effect of Intercropping Cotton and Cowpeas on Populations of African Bollworm and Whiteflies in Zimbabwean Cotton

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1:0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Cotton is an important major cash crop in Zimbabwe that is under serious threat from pests and diseases. Recent research has led to focus on ecological management of cotton pests through inter-crops. This practice has the ability to increase natural enemies while reducing pest population densities. About 15-20% … Read more

Environmental and Nutritional Benefits of Rooftop Gardening in Dhaka City for Promoting Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3, 11, 12, and 13

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INTRODUCTION Rapid urbanization in developing megacities like Dhaka has imposed severe environmental and nutritional strains on urban populations, largely due to declining green spaces, air pollution, food insecurity, and the degradation of local ecosystems. As concrete expansion continues to replace arable land, urban agriculture, particularly rooftop gardening (RTG), has gained attention as a promising strategy … Read more

The Control of Cotton White Mealybug Using Sanitary, Chemical and Biological Techniques in Zimbabwe

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Introduction The mealy bug is a major pest of cotton which boasts of over 2000 species and 290 genera. The destructive nature of this pest causes enormous quality and productivity decline, (1). Mealybugs are a significant threat to agricultural systems worldwide due to their polyphagous feeding nature, wide host range, quick reproduction, ability to induce … Read more