Agriculture

Research Papers/Topics in Agriculture

The Use of Ionizing Radiation from 60co Gamma Source in Controlling Moldiness in Dried Cocoa Beans

ABSTRACT Mouldiness in stored cocoa beans in Ghana and the production of aflatoxin have been studied. Based on actual weight of discarded beans, mouldy beans have been estimated to constitute 0.13 % and 0.00002 % of marketable beans at the farm ers’ level and the buying agents’ depots respectively in the Tafo District. This is contrasted with an estimated value o f 0.16 % obtained in a questionnaire type study involving farmers. Estimated mouldy beans at the Tema port was 0.69 % per year...

Growth of Cocoa Seedlings as Affected by Different Growth Media and Different Polybag Sizes

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to determine the effects of different growth media and different poly bag sizes on the growth of cocoa seedlings in the nursery. The experimental design was split plot design with three replicates. The treatments were soil (S), carbonated rice husk (CRH), cocoa pod husk (CPH), cocopeat (CP) , sawdust (SD), S+CRH, S+CPH, S+CP, S+SD, CRH+CPH, CRH+CP, CRH+SD, CPH+CP, CPH+SD, CP+SD and the three polytene bag sizes were 12.5 cm x 18.5 cm (small), 10.0 cm x 35.0 cm ...

Assessment of Variability in Fruit Quality Characteristics and Levels of Some Bioactive Compounds in African Eggplant (Solanum Aethiopicum L.) Germplasm in Ghana

ABSTRACT  In order to determine genetic variability in some accessions of Africa eggplant, open field experiments were conducted in two separate locations, one at University of Ghana farm, Legon and the other at the Forest and Horticultural Crops Research Centre (FOHCREC), OkumaningKade simultaneously. The experimental design used was the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three (3) replications. The combined analysis of variance was carried out for the data gathered. The effect of...

The Economic Impact of Public Investments in Maize Research and Extension in Ghana, 1979-97

ABSTRACT Maize is the most important cereal in Ghana grown by some 1.74 million households and contributing 67 billion cedis or 14 million dollars to Ghana as at the 1991-92 crop season. Maize is eaten in various forms in most homes. In the late seventies, maize production declined. The Ghana Grains Development Project was established in 1979 to provide research and extension services for maize production in Ghana. Since the inception of the project, maize production has been increasing. The...

Assessing The Efficiency of Two Improved Lesser Known Kilns and Their Effect On the Quality and Shelf Life of Smoked Fish in Ghana

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Fish and fisheries products serve as significant sources of food and incomes for numerous people, particularly those from developing countries (FAO, 2018). Fish is highly nutritious, containing approximately 70-84% water; 15-24% protein; 0.1-22% fat; 1-2%, minerals; 0.5% calcium; 0.25% phosphorus; and 0.1% vitamins A, D, B and C (Abraha, et al., 2018). Consumption of fish and fisheries products has been known to reduce the risks of cardio...

The Role Of Habituated Wildlife In Tourism Development Of Uganda A Case Study Of Uganda Wildlife Education Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ................................................................................................... i Approval. ..................................................................................................... ii Dedication ................................................................................................. .iii Acknowledgement. ...................................................................................... .iv Table of Content ..............

PROFIT EFFICIENCY OF SMALL-SCALE RICE FARMS IN PATIGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined the profit efficiency of small-scale rice farms in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria based on the data collected from 150 small scale rice farmers in the study area which was selected using a three-stage sampling method. The Cobb-Douglas Stochastic Frontier Profit Function, Descriptive statistics, Gross margin analysis were used to analyze the data obtained for profit efficiency, socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents and constraint faced b...

Design and Implementation of a Supply Chain Management Software for Poultry Farming

Abstract Supply chains have become a key player to any business activity that revolves around serving of goods to customers. The poultry sector is no stranger to the applications of supply chains and its impact in delivering value when done right. Technology has been a major driving force in the advancement of supply chains in relation to the building of supply chain management software for private companies looking to enhance their supply chains. The objective of this project is to develop a...

Economic Analysis of Pig Production in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

Introduction Agriculture is a crucial sector that provides employment opportunities for majority of Nigerian, and is responsible for more than one-third of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), FAO (2012); Adetunji and Adeyemo, (2012) and Finlutell, 2013). The livestock sector is also crucial to the national economics development as it is the main supplier of the highly essential animal protein (Timidayo 2017, Ogbu, 2010). The livestock sector is also crucial to the national economics dev...

A Comparison of the Growth of the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus, Linnaeus, 1758) Fingerlings Fed with Blue Crown® And Skretting® Commercial Feeds

ABSTRACTA comparison of the growth of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)fingerlings fed with Blue crown® and Skretting® commercial feeds was studiedfor a period of 8 weeks. A total of sixty fingerlings of Oreochromis niloticuswere used. The treatments showed significant difference (p0.05)between   the   two   feeds.  Some   water   quality   parameters   assessed   during   theexperiment indicated that only the dissolved oxygen was significantly differentbetween the two treatments (p

Remuneration And Employee Performance In Hotel Establishments: Case Study Munyonyo Common Wealth Resort Hotel

ABSTRACT  This report on the of remuneration and employee performance covered five chapters which included; One chapter involving the background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of study, specific objectives, research questions, scope of the study, significance of the study and the conceptual framework. Chapter two involving opinions from renown authors about the topic under study of which among other aspects involves the concept of remuneration, forms of remuneration, factors...

Culture And Heritage Management Policies In Uganda A Case Sudy Of Kasubi Tombs

ABSTRACT The study was about culture and heritage management policies and development of local communities in Kasubi tombs. The study was based on the following three objectives; to establish the culture and heritage management policies in Uganda, to establish the determinant elements to plan and develop culture and heritage tourism and to establish the relationship between culture and heritage management policies on development of local communities in Uganda. A sample of 80 respondents incl...

The Assessment Of Challenges And Opportunities Of Tourist Board In Promoting Tourism Development Of Kenya Tourist Board (Ktb

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Kenya with specific reference to Kenya Tourist Board (K.T.B), Nairobi. The overall aim of the study was to make an assessment of the challenges and Opportunities of Tourist Boards in the Development of Tourism: Case study of Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) The overall objective of this study was to determine the challenges and opportunities of Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) in development of tourism sector in the country. The study focused on the specific objective...

The Impact Of Conference Facilities As A Strategy For Promoting The Hosptauty Industry In Kenya (Case Study Of Intercontinental Hotels, Nairobi)

ABSTRACT The study looked at the Role of convention and conference facilities as strategies for promoting the hospitality Industry in Kenya with a case study of Intercontinental Hotels, Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to examine different types of conference facilities and hospitality services rendered to delegates and their quality; establish the location of conference facilities in this case- The Intercontinental Hotels, Nairobi conference facility at Intercontinental Hotels, Nai...

The Influence Of Managers' Role On Effective Perfomance Of Hotels Case Study.Capricon Hotel, Kabale

Abstract This study will aim at investigating the influence of managers' role on effective performance of hotels, a case study of Capri con Hotel Kabale, Managers are individuals in an organization who direct the activities of others. Managers work with and through employees who are in most cases termed as operatives. There are different categories of managers that include first line, middle and top managers. They aim at fulfilling the goals of the organization. Capri con Hotel is one of the ...


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