1.0 Introduction Environmental radiation forms an integral part of the Earth’s natural environment and primarily arises from cosmic radiation as well as naturally occurring radionuclides found in rocks, soils, water,…
INTRODUCTION Turkey production in Nigeria has been growing in recent years, as evidenced by an increase in number of turkey farms and turkey meat produced. Turkeys are easy to manage…
Introduction Fish is highly vulnerable to post-harvest damage, typically manifesting as fleshly impairment or microbial spoilage. Rough handling during capture and transport leads to physical damage, while poor hygiene and…
Introduction The conservation of alternative feed resources in the form of silage plays an important role in sustaining livestock production, particularly during the dry season when the availability of fresh…
1.0 Introduction Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that exist in trace concentrations in the environment but can become toxic when present at elevated levels in aquatic ecosystems. These metals…
1. Introduction Irrigation systems driven by solar energy are especially referred to as solar-powered irrigation (SPI) systems. It entails employing photovoltaic (PV) panels, sometimes referred to as solar panels, to…
Introduction Agricultural water management contains wider practices, including in situ moisture conservation, water harvesting, rainwater harvesting, supplementary irrigation, various techniques of wetland development such as treadle pumps, drip irrigation systems…
INTRODUCTION Achieving a percentage rise in agriculture has a multiplier impact on poverty reduction of at least 2 to 3, compared to achieving the same growth during non-agricultural industries (Dahri…
Introduction: The backbone of Nigeria's plantain production is the smallholder farmer. Typically, these are individuals managing family plots of less than two hectares, often passed down through generations [1]. A…
INTRODUCTION L’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine occupe aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les systèmes alimentaires d’Afrique subsaharienne. La croissance démographique soutenue et l’urbanisation rapide exercent une pression croissante sur l’offre alimentaire,…