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Research Article

EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF CEREAL -LEGUME BASED CROPPING SYSTEM IN KACHIA AND KAGARKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE

Saleh P*, Tiku N E, Galadima M

The study was to examine the level of resource used efficiency in cereal legume base cropping system in Kachia and Kagarko Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. A multi stagesampling procedure was use, the random sampling techniques was employed for the selection of a total of 150 farmers who were interviewed through the used of structured questionnaire aimed to captured the objectives of th...

Nov, 2016 pp. 23-37
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YUSUFARI OASIS AND SAND DUNES ARE POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR NATURE-BASE ECOTOURISM SITE IN YOBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

Adam, L. I.*, Modu, M. B, Agbo, E. B, Aminu, M. S., Zakariya M.N, Mohammed, A.

Yusufari called Tulo Tulo Oasis in Yobe State, North-East Nigeria, is a notable tourist destination, often referred to as the desert land of hope and best referred to as mini-Dubai. This breathtaking oasis and dunes combine natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and exciting, unique activities. This study sought to investigate the potential of the oasis in combination with dunes to draw the int...

Nov, 2025 pp. 25-37
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OPTIMUM RETURNS IN GROUNDNUT PRODUCTION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF POULTRY MANURE RATES AT SAMARU IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH OF NIGERIA

Ibrahim U*, Mohammed R, Danmaigoro O, Haliru I

Groundnut plays an important role in the diets of rural populations, livestock feeding and soil fertility improvements. Poor soil fertility, availability and affordability of inorganic fertilizer have been identified as major constraints to groundnut production. These constraints can be addressed by the use of poultry manure, but there is the need to determine the optimum level of poultry manure t...

Jul, 2015 pp. 29-34
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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF SOME FARMING PRACTICES EMPLOYED BY ARABLE CROP FARMERS ON SOIL DEGRADATION IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA

Nwaiwu J.C*, Onubuogu G.C, Onwerenmadu E.U

This study employed the use of the probit multiple regression model in analyzing the effects of farming practices employed by arable crop farmers on soil degradation. The objective was to identify any gap(s) that may exist in the current farming practices and the interventions required towards the evolution of more sustainable practices. A multistage sampling procedure was used in selectin...

May, 2016 pp. 31-38
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CORRELATION AND PATH ANALYSIS IN GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogaea L.) VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY POULTRY MANURE AND WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS IN IRRIGATED CONDITION AT KADAWA

Ibrahim U*, Sa’id A, Suleiman AS, Mohammed R

In order to identify characters that contribute to yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) varieties under the influence of poultry manure and weed control treatments in irrigated condition, field trials were conducted during the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 dry seasons at the Irrigation Research Farm of the Institute for Agricultural Research, located in the Sudan savanna ecological zone of Nigeria. ...

Jul, 2015 pp. 35-43
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Research Article

Effect of Dye and Drainage Waste Water on Growth of Some Amaranthus Species in Gashua, Yobe State.

Tijjani Abubakar*, Luka Appolos

The textile industry plays a significant role in the economic development of African countries, including Nigeria. With its major contribution to the source of employment, foreign exchange earnings, and industrial output, hence considered a crucial component of the national economy. However, the growth of the textile industry has been accompanied by environmental challenges, precisely the manageme...

Nov, 2025 pp. 38-48
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ESTIMATION OF EFFICIENCY DIFFERENTIALS IN HONEY BEE ENTERPRISES: IMPLICATIONS FOR HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY IN KEBBI AND KWARA STATES OF NIGERIA

Oladimeji Y U*, Ajao A M, Abdulrahman S, Suleiman R, Bolaji A M

The total honey produced in Nigeria is usually inadequate, not documented and the country only meets the domestic consumption partly from the public based farm, local farmers and mostly import from other countries.This paper examines the Technical Efficiency (TE) gaps between traditional and modern honey bee enterprise in Kwara and Kebbi States, Nigeria. The multistage sampling technique was e...

Nov, 2016 pp. 38-49
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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF THE PROFITABILITY OF PADDY PRODUCTION IN EDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Banjoko I K*, Opeyemi G, Ifabiyi J.O, Arotiba K, Adedeji S O

Despite the concerted efforts to make Nigeria self-sufficient in rice production, the achievement of the policy objective has remained elusive. There is therefore need to examine the various factors influencing the local rice production with a view to re-direct efforts towards the achievement of the policy objective of becoming self-reliant in rice production. This study is therefore designe...

May, 2016 pp. 39-49
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GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREEN BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RATES

Dauda S N*, Ndor E, Dikwahal H D

The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates on growth parameters and yield of green bean varieties at Kadawa irrigation research station of the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. The treatments consisted of three varieties of green bean (Ex Brown, Dangora and Yar-Helina), four levels of nitrogen (0, 20, 4...

Jul, 2015 pp. 44-56
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ASSESSMENT OF SOIL QUALITY AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIALS OF RE-VEGETATED COAL MINE SPOIL AT MAIGANGA, AKKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

Salem, A.*, Saleh, U., Sani, I. A., Ekawa, M.

Soil quality and carbon sequestration potential are critical components of sustainable agricultural management that are increasingly being considered in policy decisions related to food security, environmental management, and climate change mitigation. This study aimed to evaluate the soil quality and carbon sequestration potential of revegetated coal mine spoil at Maiganga, Akko Local Government ...

Nov, 2025 pp. 49-66