Abstract: HIV/AIDS reduces farm productivity, increases economic dependency and leads to increased household expenditures. Hence, this study was initiated with the aim of analyzing the impact of HIV/AIDS on the agricultural production efficiency of farm households and identifying factors affecting production efficiency of farm households in the study area. The study was carried out in Kacha-Birra district and data were collected from a total of 100 randomly selected farm households (50 affec...
Abstract: This study was conducted in HU poultry farm with the objective of evaluating and comparing production and reproduction performances, heterosis and combining ability up to the age at first egg laying for pure, straight and reciprocal crosses of Koekoek and White Leghorn poultry breeds. Two pure breeds of chickens namely Koekoek (KK) and White Leghorn (WH) were used in 2×2 diallel crossing experiment by AI mating system. From a total of 172 chickens (12 cocks and 160 hens), 3 cocks ...
Abstract: In the study area, there was problem of seedling quality because of degraded local soil fertility and competing interest for manure from vegetable, fruit, coffee and kahat producers. The study was focused on determining the most suitable soil amendment for germination and early seedling growth of selected indigenous multipurpose agroforestry tree species. Seedlings were raised in polythene tubes having 10cm diameter and 15cm height and the experimental plots were laid out with eigh...
Abstract Single stage alkali-catalyzed transesterification of vegetable oils having free fatty acid(FFA) content above 0.5% promotes saponification which lowers the biodiesel yield bydeactivating the catalyst. A strong solid base KF/Eggshell catalyst, which is capable ofcircumventing saponification while producing biodiesel in a single stage from neem oilhaving FFA content of 4.2% was synthesized. The catalyst was synthesized by a thermaltreatment of chicken eggshell at 900oC, followed by ...
Production of Amylase by solid state fermentation process using the microorganism Aspergillus niger
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role of Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme in improving household food security in Chikure Ward 26 in Mberengwa District. The study specifically sought to assess how the land was allocated to the beneficiaries in the scheme, examine the types of crops grown in the Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme, analyse the output trends in the Scheme and assess knowledge of farmers in the Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme. The study adopted a triangulation desig...
ABSTRACT Agricultural land is an important resource for farm households as it forms the base for their livelihoods. Therefore, the manner in which households utilize this resource influences to a large extent their food security situation. This study sought to establish the impact of agricultural land use on household food security in Kisii Central sub-County, Kisii County. To achieve this objective the study focused on the following; examination of the various land use activities, assessment...
ABSTRACT Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are economically burdening, causing more deaths worldwide than all other causes of death combined. The global burden of these diseases is projected to increase tremendously with an estimated global death of 75 % by 2030. Unhealthy diets, tobacco use, exposure to environmental carcinogens and physical inactivity are documented as the major causes of NCDs. The major contributing fact...
Agricultural land is an important resource for farm households as it forms the base for their livelihoods. Therefore, the manner in which households utilize this resource influences to a large extent their food security situation. This study sought to establish the impact of agricultural land use on household food security in Kisii Central sub-County, Kisii County. To achieve this objective the study focused on the following; examination of the various land use activities, assessment of the f...
Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate productive and reproductive performance of indigenous and their crossbred dairy cows owned by farmers and factors affecting their performance in Agarfa district of Bale Zone, Oromia Regional state. A total of 120 household dairy cows’ owners were selected from four kebeles and interviewed with pre-tested structured questionnaire to obtain information related to husbandry practices, animal productivity and feed resource. Out of this, 40 Dairy f...
Abstract: This study was conducted with the overall aim of estimating genetic and non-genetic effects on reproduction and productive traits of Dorper x Menz crossbred sheep at Debre Berhan Sheep Breeding and Multiplication Center (DBSBMC) and on-farm evaluation of performances of crossbreds in North Shoa Zone of Amhara Regional State. Reproduction and production data were obtained from the center record book collected between the year 2015 and 2020. Total of 650 crossbreed performance record...
ABSTRACT Cabbage is a well-known vegetable grown in Ghana due to its nutritional value and serves as a source of livelihood for small scale farmers. Its cultivation is constraint by insect pests such as Plutella xylostella (L) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), Hellula undalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and Brevicoryne brassicae (Aphididae) which cause significant damage and yield loss. Farmers especially those in the Ketu South municipality of the Volta region apply synthetic insecticides 12-15 times...
ABSTRACT Production risk is very important in developing countries, including Tanzania, which result in variance in production that may have severe consequences for a smallholder farmer and his family. The main aim of this study was to assess the determinants of production risk associated with adoption of improved maize seed varieties in order to inform sustainable food security. The specific objectives were to; (i) evaluate factors affecting the adoption and diffusion of improved maize seed ...
ABSTRACT Gender is a critical variable in the development process. However, many studies done on gender have indicated that there is lack of gender disaggregated data, especially on women’s contribution to smallholder dairy farming. The purpose of the study was to determine, describe and compare the influence of gender in accessing and controlling resources on milk production among smallholder dairy farmers in Kabarnet Division of Baringo District. A survey research using ex-post-facto res...
ABSTRACT Poultry products are among the most valuable sources of animal protein, and offer a means of meeting the animal protein needs of the population. Compounded poultry feed, physical inactivity of the birds due to overcrowding and certain unhealthy habits like pecking are major setbacks to intensive poultry production. The result is high cost and high cholesterol content of products. The later has been a cause for concern to health-conscious consumers. High blood cholesterol levels have ...