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EVALUATION OF EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE SCHEME ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE

This study was carried out to see how well the objectives of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Scheme had been achieved in Ondo State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 insured farmers from two local government areas and a well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the farmers. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The analysis shows that accessibility to credit was the only reason the farmers participated in the insurance s...

Determinants Influencing Performance Of Agricultural Projects: A Case Of Nalep Projects In Ruiru District, Kiambu County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Project management is the discipline of organizing and managing resources in such a way that these resources deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. The main purpose of the study was to analyze determinants influencing performance of Agricultural projects with special reference to the NALEP projects in Ruiru District. The target population was 41 NALEP projects. Descriptive research design was adopted in the study. The res...

Assessment Of The Impacts Of Climate Variability And Change On Rainfed Cereal Crop Productivity In Central Tanzania

EXTENDED ABSTRACT  Though production of cereal crops in Tanzania could succumb to the projected climate change, research has mainly focused on maize (Zea mays L), the main staple crop for the country, and just little work has been done to analyse climate change impacts specifically on sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench]. This study analysed the nature and sources of vulnerability on sorghum production by smallholder farmers due to climate variability and change and evaluated possible farm-l...

Effects Of Video Instruction As A Complement To Conventional Teaching Approaches On Motivation And The Performance Of Secondary School Students In Agriculture Tests In Molo Sub-County, Keny

ABSTRACT The teaching of Agriculture in Kenyan schools is dominated by teacher centered methods such as lecture and class demonstration. Consequently, students perform poorly in Agriculture tests and examinations. This calls for a re-examination of the current teaching methods in order to incorporate more practical learner centered methods in the teaching learning process. This study therefore aimed to assess the effect of video instruction as a complement to conventional teaching approaches ...

Occurrence and distribution of Nosema ceranae in honey bee colonies in the Comoros Islands

Abstract: Nosemosis is a parasitic disease caused by microsporidian pathogens of the genus Nosema infecting both the Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, and the Asian honey bee Apis cerana. The disease may adversely affect bee colonies and eventually result in high losses in apiculture and agriculture. We determined the Nosema species infecting honey bees and their prevalence in two islands of the Comoros Archipelago (Grande Comore (GCO) and Mohéli (MOH)) in the Southwest Indian Ocean. In Co...

The Contribution of Community Developmental Organizations in Poverty Reduction in Uganda, A Case Study of Build Africa in Kumi County, Kumi District.

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Adoption of Selected Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya

Abstract Climate change has greatly affected food production and food security. Erratic temperature rises and inconsistent precipitation have greatly influenced productivity of crops and livestock. The impacts have gotten much more pronounced among small scale farmers in Kenya whose farming activities are climate reliant. As a component of climate change adaptation, selecting suitable climate smart agriculture (CSA) technologies that can alleviate these adverse consequences is critical. The ...

GENETIC VARIABILITY AMONG ETHIOPIAN FABA BEAN (Vicia faba L.) GENOTYPES BY USING MORPHOLOGICAL MARKERS AT KULUMSA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER

Abstract: The study was carried out to assess the genetic variability and association Using Morphological Markers among faba bean genotypes. Faba bean have a long tradition of cultivation in old world agriculture, being among the most ancient plants in cultivation and also among the easiest to grow. Utilizing a selection of faba bean that have variation in their morphological attributes. Twelve faba bean genotypes were evaluated in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicati...

Grain Storage and Marketplace Characteristics in Kebbi State, Nigeria

ABSTRACTWhile there are many aspects to agricultural market modernization that are linked and mutually affect andreinforce each other, we argue in this paper that investment in Nigeria in physical market infrastructure,such as storage units, remains relatively neglected, especially in rural areas. That this is the case undermines successful agricultural development in the country. We examine the transactions cost, spatial market equilibrium, and industrial policy literatures to provide a co...

Utilization Of Soil Fertility Management Knowledge Among Smallholder Farmers In Chakol Division, Kenya

This study investigated soil fertility knowledge and how it influenced the selection and effective use of various soil fertility technologies among smallholder farmers in Chakol Division of Teso District in western Kenya. Chakol Division has a high population density of approximately 427 persons per km2 while absolute poverty levels for the district stand at 56%. Poverty levels have been worsened by poor agricultural production while continuous cropping of land with little restoration of soi...

Utilization Of Soil Fertility Management Knowledge Among Smallholder Farmers In Chakol Division, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study investigated soil fertility knowledge and how it influenced the selection and effective use of various soil fertility technologies among smallholder farmers in Chakol Division of Teso District in western Kenya. Chakol Division has a high population density of approximately 427 persons per km2 while absolute poverty levels for the district stand at 56%. Poverty levels have been worsened by poor agricultural production while continuous cropping of land with little restoratio...

Pedological Characterization, Classification And Evaluation Of The Potential For Maize Production Of Solomon Mahlangu Campus Farm Morogoro, Tanzania

EXTENDED ABSTRACT  In Tanzania, limited attention has been channeled towards the assessment of the fertility status of the soils in areas perceived as suitable for agricultural activities, mainly crop production. In the absence of reliable soil fertility data and information, agricultural land use, and in particular crop production has resulted in very low yields of most of the crops, with subsequent land degradation. The Solomon Mahlangu Campus (SMC) farm – Sokoine University of Agricultu...

Effect Of Agricultural Land Rental Market Participation On Agricultural Income Of Small Scale Farmers In Kwale County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Kwale County has a vibrant agricultural land rental market due to its relative good climate and fertile soil. However, it is faced with several challenges including inefficiency use of resources such as land. There is evidence in Ethiopia and other parts of the world that participation in agricultural land rental markets can be a solution to solving food insecurity and land inequalities in Sub -Saharan Africa and the world at large. However, there are few studies which have been con...

Application of Small Scale Wind Turbine for Distributed Electricity Supply and Irrigation Farming A Case Study of Opanda Farm Settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria

Mechanised agriculture has the potential to supply Nigeria with the export needs, it requires to diversify and close its GDP gap. This potential can be actualised if the rural agricultural farmers adopted the use of mechanised irrigation farming techniques. The wind is widespread in Nigeria and wind-powered irrigation system is a clean and decentralised alternative for providing rural communities with electricity for meeting domestic and irrigation farming power needs in a sustainable way. In...

Developing a Sourcing and Distribution Strategy for Tieme Ndo Social Enterprise

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tieme Ndo is a social enterprise startup that supplies farm inputs such as fertilizer, improved seeds and weedicides to rural farmers at Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The startup is committed to boosting crop yields among rural farmers and empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty. Tieme Ndo started operation last year in May but was not able to supply the right kind of fertilizers, seeds and weedicides to farmers at the right time. Thus, leading to low c...


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