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Assessing the Loss and Damage in Seeds of some Forest Tree Species due to Infestation of C.chinensis, in Kordofan region, Sudan

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1.0 Introduction Bruchid species are important storage pests, causing serious storage losses among smallholder farmers. In the absence of any control measures, farmers indicated that more than 50% of their stored beans could be lost by bruchids. Lack of control of insect populations can lead to important economic and environmental losses [1]. There is increasing … Read more

Agricultural Innovative Techniques and Food Production Challenges on The Eastern Slope of Mount Cameroon

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As the world’s population continues to grow, the need for food production has become increasingly urgent. In order to meet this need, it is important to explore and implement agricultural innovation techniques that can help to improve soil health and increase food production. While these techniques can be challenging to implement, the benefits they offer … Read more

Effects of Aluminium Application and Rhizobium Inoculation on Aluminium Accumulation, Nodulation and Yields of Soy beans Grown in Kenya

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Soybean (Glycine max L. ) grains are mainly utilised as food, medicine, and bioenergy [39]. Compared to Brazil and the United States of America, Kenya produces very less soy beans; this is partly due to the country’s acidic soils [36]. In Western Kenya, a lack of genotypes resistant to acidic soils, which are often high … Read more

Determination of Essential and Toxic Mineral Composition of Natural Soil Lick (Ng’engta) in Yatya Village, Baringo County, Kenya

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Introduction The current research effort is to focus on increasing the use of less expensive animal feed sources [1]. Large or tiny amounts of mineral elements can be found in soil or living tissues. The macro elements that are found in enormous numbers are needed in large quantities, whereas the micro elements are needed in … Read more

Chemical Composition and Molar Ratio of Minerals in Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato/Soybean Complementary Food Enriched with Crayfish

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1.0 IntroductionGood nutrition during the first two years of life is vital for healthy growth and development. Starting good nutrition practices early can help children develop healthy dietary patterns. Early nutritional deficits are linked to long-term impairment in growth and health. Malnutrition during the first two years of life causes stunting leading to the adult … Read more

Enhancing Garlic Productivity: Unveiling the potential of Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS)

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Introduction In the vast expanse of agricultural innovation, the transformative potential of Alginate Oligosaccharides (AOS) on the growth and yield of garlic beckons attention [21]. Derived from brown algae, these compounds offer a novel avenue for reshaping conventional practices in garlic farming [3]. Traditionally, garlic cultivation has been governed by a multitude of factors, ranging … Read more

Effect of Planting Dates on The Yield and Yield Components of Cowpea in The Guinea Savannah Agroecology of Nigeria

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Introduction The effect of climate change on cropping season and overall plant productivity cannot be over-emphasized. In general, change in climatic conditions has led to significantly modification of cropping seasons in different regions and the effect of this change is variation in the performance of crop species grown in diverse agro-ecologies [1]. The shift in … Read more

Estimates of Post- Harvest Losses of Rice (Oryza sativa) during Storage by Small Holder Rice Farmers in Benue State Nigeria

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Introduction Storage is a vital component in the food supply chain; it takes care of agricultural products fluctuations throughout the year due to its seasonality, according to (19) the maximum percentage of post harvest losses occurs through the storage of crops due to a lack of in appropriate or inadequate storage infrastructure. Losses through storage … Read more

The Cobb-Douglas Production Function: Applicability and Limitation

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INTRODUCTION In agricultural economics, the Cobb-Douglas production function has been widely used to examine the connection between inputs and outputs in agricultural production. Paul Douglas and Charles Cobb developed this production function in the 1920s. Since then, it is widely used because it simply captures key aspects of production processes. Pre-defined farm types, which are … Read more

Postharvest Practices and Economic Outcomes in the Cocoa Industry: Insights from Licensed Buying Agents in Southwest Nigeria

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1. Introduction Cocoa production is integral to Nigeria’s agricultural economy, particularly in the Southwest region, which accounts for a significant share of the nation’s output. This region benefits from favorable agroecological conditions, such as loamy soils, tropical climate, and a structured farming economy, which collectively make it conducive to high-quality cocoa cultivation [23][15]. Despite these … Read more