Abstract This study examined the determinants of farm enterprise choice among fadama users in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Cross sectional data were obtained from 387 fadama users with the aid of structured close-ended questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentages, means and multinomial logit model. The study found that about 39% of the fadama users are into crop production and about 27% are into agro-processing, 23% preferred livestock farming while o...
ABSTRACT Microscopic examination of pollen grains determined the botanical origin and geographical location of honey. This study was aimed at determining the botanical sources of honey using qualitative and quantitative pollen analysis. Ten grams (10g) of honey was diluted with 8ml of distilled water and centrifuged at 2,500 rpm for ten minutes, and the sediments were used to analyse the po...
Abstract Studies of intraspecific hybridization and reciprocal cross between cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus and evaluation of their progenies was carried out, with aim of evaluating the progenies of the crosses hatchability, survival, growth etc. Pure strains of cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus broodstock were used. Incubation, hatching, and post hatching activities were monitored in 50 litres plastic bowls. Cultured Male Clarias gariepinus (CCG♂) x Wild Female Clarias gar...
A study was conducted on four fresh water fish species: Protopterus annectens, Labeo coubie, Auchenoglanis occidentalis and Mormyrus rume from lower river Benue, Makurdi to determine the proximate and macro elements composition of these fish species from lower river Benue Makurdi. A total of 600 fish samples were collected, 50 samples from each species for the period of three months. Fish samples were collected and transported to the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Department...
A study was conducted to determine the influence of an aqueous solution of tamarind pulp on growth and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. One hundred and sixty, one week old broilers were divided into 4 treatment groups replicated 4 times in a completely randomized design. The control group was given 0g/L tamarind pulp (TP) while the other groups received 20g/L, 30g/L and 40g/L tamarind pulp in drinking wa...
The genetic basis and expression patterns of key genes are important aspects of study to understand the colouration. This trait differs between wild and domesticated fish which is a matter of research. Botia dario is an indigenous fish, having ornamental and aesthetic value, which shows faded appearance in terms of colour in domesticated condition than wild. In the present study the carotenoid-fed B. dario were examined through incorporation of marigold petal meal in the diets at the rate of ...
ABSTRACT Recent studies on food prices in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) found that food price seasonality in SSA remains an issue. In addition to it causing price risk, and, hence, limiting market participation among farmers and traders, the continued existence of substantial price seasonality implies that interventions that improve food market development are needed. Using a dataset that is unique for Nigeria, we contribute to this literature through measurement of the extent of seasonali...
Abstract Termites are well known for their ability to damage wood and various types of wood-derived products. This study evaluated the susceptibility of six servicing wood species (Tectonagrandis, Khayaspp, Daniella oliveri, Gmelina arborea, Parkia biglobosa and Vitallaria paradox) to the activity of subterranean termites. It was conducted on two testing sites, termitaria and the Timber Grave Yard both of the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Ecotourism, Nasarawa State University K...
ABSTRACT This study, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: Problemsand Prospects, was undertaken to find out if the SME sub-sector in Nigeria hasperformed its critical role of driving the country’s industrial transformation anddevelopment as it has done in other developed countries; and if not, why, andalso to identify remedial measures.The study thus investigated the performance of the Small and MediumEnterprises sub-sector of the Nigerian economy, its problems and prospect...
Abstract-The study was carried out to investigate the effect of phosphate fertilizer application on manganese (Mn) adsorption. Composite sandy loam and loam soil samples (0-20 cm) were collected from Dalori and Gongulong and analysed for their texture and chemical properties. Mn adsorption experiment was carried out. Loamy soil collected at Gongulong was moderately acidic in reaction, moderate in e...
The research was carried out to study the distribution of some macro nutrients and chemical Properties in some semi–arid soils of Borno state. Three composite soil samples were collected at different locations at depth of 0-20 cm which were analysed for some macro nutrients and chemical properties. University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) soil is slightly acidic to neutral in reaction, �...
The preponderance and effect of extra application of synthetic insecticide, lamda-cyhalothrin and botanical, neem seed extracts to control pod sucking bugs of cowpea were investigated in 2007 and 2008, respectively at Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria. The design used was Randomized Complete Block Design. The cowpea variety used was SAMPEA-7, which was sown on 4th and 6th August in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Six treatments were used which w...
This research work was carried out on the rice soils of Ebonyi State, considering the Manganese distribution in upland, lowland and irrigated rice in the three Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, namely; Abakaliki, Ikwo and Ivo LGAs in the three agricultural zones namely; Ebonyi North, Central and South. In the different locations, upland (UP), lowland (LP) and irrigated (IP) uses were considered. They were identified as AUP, ALP and AIP for Abakaliki IUP, ILP and IIP for Ikwo and IvUP, I...
Abstract Low fruit quality and yield in cucumber is linked directly to continuous cropping under poor soil fertility management practices in Nigeria. In 2014 and 2015 planting seasons, field trials were conducted at the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan to determine effects of poultry manure and NPK 15:15:15 fertilizer on growth, nutrient uptake and yield of cucumber on Ferruginous soil. Ten treatment combinations comprising two cucumber varieties and five levels of s...
Abstract The paper examined the constraints to participation of cocoa farmers in the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) in Ondo and Ekiti States, Nigeria. The paper described the socio-economic and institutional characteristics of cocoa farmers in the study area; determined the level of participation of cocoa farmers in the ATA programme, and identified factors that constrained effective participation of cocoa farmers in the ATA programme. Using multi-stage sampling procedure, 574 cocoa...