Abstract Raw materials, these are materials that turn goods into finished products. Personally, these are materials or substances used in the primary production or manufacturing of a good. Raw materials are often natural and artificial resources such as oil, iron, wood and machinery respectively. Raw materials are often referred to as commodities which are bought and sold on commodities exchanges around the world. Raw materials are sold in what is called the factor market. This is because raw...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of water scarcity on the production capacity of Namibia Breweries Limited for a period of 5 years (2013 – 2017). This was with a special focus on beer production capacity, sales, revenue and the likely potential threats it poses to the country’s GDP. It intended to explore the long-term sustainable approaches to fight against water scarcity faced by the country in order to place NBL in a competitive sustainable business position dur...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in four villages in Rungwe District, Mbeya region in Tanzania to investigate factors that influence the commercialization of RP production. Data were collected from a cross-sectional survey of 400 household heads. The survey was complemented by FGDs at village levels, in-depth interviews with key informants, and observation. Data was quantitatively and qualitatively analysed. Based on multiple linear regression results, socio-economic factors such as age, se...
Abstract: Organic Liquid Fertilizer made from the decomposition of organic material such as plant residue and animal waste through anaerobic fermentation comprises number of growth substances, vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids and useful micro-organisms. The advantage of these fertilizers resolve a deficient of nutrient and provide the additionally faster nutrient supply. Thus, the present study was aimed to produce organic liquid fertilizer from cow manure and groundnut husks through aerob...
Abstract Optimization of production downtime in plastic manufacturing serves as a method to minimize machine downtime. This paper describes how to minimize machine downtime using multiple regression analysis in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and graphs was also used to predict the effective of downtime to cycle time, weight, production capacity, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and graphs were plotted accordingly. The Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of the company w...
The industry of Sports, and in particular, football, has become a veritable avenue to keep societies alive especially in recent years around the world. The objective of this study was to examine the Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables and Television Broadcast on European Football followership among fans in Ibadan, South West Nigeria.The research design involved a mixed-method approach, with the use of both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
ABSTRACT It is ironic that Nigeria is the sixth largest exporter of oil and at the same time host the third largest number of poor people after China and India. Statistics show that the incidence of poverty using the rate of US $1 per day increased from 28.1 percent in 1980 to 46.3 percent in 1985 and declined to 42.7 percent in 1992 but increased again to 65.6 percent in 1996. The incidence increased to 69.2 percent in 1997. The 2004 report by the National Planning Commission indicates tha...
Abstract The study was conducted to assess tomato productivity and determine characteristics that influence technical efficiency among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County using the production function approach. Data were collected by administering structured questionnaires to a sample of 384 respondents randomly selected from six wards using multistage stratified and probability proportionate to size sampling procedures. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design and primary data on...
ABSTRACT The increased environmental awareness, the world’s petroleum supply constraints and high petroleum fuel prices have spurred efforts in many countries to search for suitable alternatives to diesel fuels. Diesel fuels derived from triglycerides (vegetable oils or animal fats) present a promising alternative. In this study, oils extracted from four plants, Jatropha curcas L., Croton megalocarpus Hutch., Calodendrum capense (L.f.) Thunb. (cape chestnut) and Cocos nucifera L. (coconut) ...
ABSTRACT An artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed for the analysis and prediction of the relationship between cutting and process parameters during high-speed turning of nickel-based, Inconel 718, alloy. The input parameters of the ANN model are the cutting parameters: speed, feed rate, depth of cut, cutting time, and coolant pressure. The output parameters of the model are seven process parameters measured during the machining trials, namely tangential force (cutting force, Fz)...
The selling of dairy products is widespread among the Fulani. The traditional pastoral sector is noted for the production and vending of milk is the most important economic preoccupation of the Fulani however, it faces many challenges in Nigeria. The study therefore, examined the profitability of cheese production among nomadic households in Ogun State. Data were with an interview schedule from 180 randomly selected nomadic households. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and farm ...
ABSTRACT Tea is grown in estates mostly owned by multinational companies and smallholder tea producers. This study investigated smallholder tea production and its effects in Konoin, Bomet County in the period 1954 - 2002. The objectives of the study were: To investigate the factors that led to the introduction of tea growing in Konoin, Bomet County; To analyse the effects of smallholder tea production on food crop production and to examine the role of KTDA on the expansion of Smallholder tea...
Abstract: Global warming, urban pollution and depletion of fossil fuels have been driving for looking alternative energy sources, especially those derived from biomass. Production of bio-ethanol from lingocellulosic materials is providing a long-term sustainable for fuel supply. Striga hermonthica, a parasitic weed plant is one of cheap source of lignocellosic materials to serve as feedstock for bio-ethanol production. With the objective of evaluating its potential for bioethanol production,...
ABSTRACT Low price competitiveness of Tanzania produced rice driven by high production costs calls attention to developing ways of improving efficiency in production. This study was conducted to analyse production costs and factors influencing choice of inputs provider in smallholder irrigated rice production. Specifically, it focused on comparing costs of production, determining factors influencing smallholder irrigated rice farmers’ choice of inputs provider and analysing production cos...
ABSTRACT Despite the initiative being made by the government and other stakeholders to promote improved technologies in coconut production among the smallholder farmers in West District in Zanzibar, its yield remains very low. This study intended to assess the adoption of improved coconut production among smallholder farmers in West District. Specifically, the study objectives were to: assess farmers‟ attitude towards improved technologies; assess level of coconut yield before and after the...