Original Research Article

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

Assessing Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Safer Vegetables in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Introduction The demand for vegetables has increased dramatically worldwide, in part because of urbanization (see, [29]) and the widespread perception that vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that promote health and vitality [26].For optimum health and vitality, 400g or more of vegetables should be consumed each day [27]. For the nutrition of … Read more

Profitability and Efficiency of Cassava Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria

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1. Introduction Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a staple crop that plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s agricultural and economic systems. Renowned for its resilience and adaptability, cassava serves as a primary carbohydrate source and a key contributor to food security, particularly in the southern regions of the country. Nigeria is recognized as the world’s leading … Read more

Assessing Technical, Economic, and Allocative Efficiencies of Maize-Rice-Based Farmers Across Scale Economies in Southwest Nigeria

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1. Introduction Agriculture continues to be a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, playing a vital role in its gross domestic product (GDP) and serving as the primary source of employment for the majority of the population [15] [29] [3]. In Southwest Nigeria, maize-rice cropping systems hold particular importance, as both maize and rice are not only … Read more

Assessment of Soil Degradation Due to Dyeing Effluents in Thangallapally area, Rajanna Siricilla, Telangana

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Soil is one of the most vital resources on Earth, supporting life and exhibiting a heterogeneous nature. The use of effluents for irrigating agricultural land is a common practice worldwide, particularly in developing countries where the cost of water treatment remains prohibitive. Irrigation with sewage effluents provides water, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and organic matter … Read more

Energy budgeting and greenhouse gas emission under different cropping sequences in the North Western Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

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Introduction Energy inputs are crucial for crop production and the increased use of fossil fuel energy resources has become important to both developed and developing countries. In India, energy use in agriculture has been increasing since the green revolution in the late sixties with increasing use of high-yielding varieties, synthetic fertilizers, agrochemicals, herbicides, machinery as … Read more