Volume 2, Issue 1 (May)

Articles in this Issue

21 articles
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Research Article

AN ASSESSMENT OF TRADITIONAL METHODS OF WATER PURIFICATION IN A RURAL AREA IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KUDAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE

Ibrahim F B*, Abdulkadir S Y, Abubakar U, Abdurrasheed A S

The quest for potable water has been in existence for as long as man could distinguish odour, taste, cloudiness and colours in available water. This study investigates the efficacy of some traditional water treatment methods used in a rural community in Northern Nigeria. Water samples were obtained from the various water sources in the study area and also from the households after the diff...

May, 2016
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Research Article

VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF THE RICE INDUSTRY IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Amolegbe K. B*, Adewumi M. O

Rice value chain involves long chain of intermediaries between the producers and consumers. These intermediaries function in environments constrained by many problems thereby making the Nigerian rice industry uncompetitive. Hence, the study analyzes the value chain of rice industry. The study was conducted in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The population for the study comprised of stakeholders i...

May, 2016 pp. 1-20
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Research Article

AN ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING NEEDS OF QUAIL FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Rashid S. A*, Fabiyi J. O, Sylvester A. A

Owing to its relatively high nutritional advantage, quail bird production has attained increased popularity in Nigeria. However, quail bird farmers need to be trained on the management practices in order to ensure higher quantity and quality. The main purpose of this research was to assess the training needs of the quail farmers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Systematic random sampling w...

May, 2016 pp. 21-30
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Research Article

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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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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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN RICE PROCESSING ACTIVITIES IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Oladipo F.O*, Bello O.G, Daudu A.K, Aliyu A.S

The study assessed the women involvement in rice processing activities in Jigawa State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to get information froma total of 120 respondents through a well structured questionnaire using interview schedule approach. The study revealed that majority (74.2%) were between 31-50 years, (66.7%) were married with average monthly income of N5500.00 (...

May, 2016 pp. 50-61
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Research Article

EFFECT OF IRRIGATION VOLUME, FREQUENCY AND NATRON (KANWA) ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ROUND-LEAF CASSIA (Chamaecrista rotundifolia Cv. Wynn) IN NIGERIAN SAVANNA

Bala A.G*, Hassan M.R, Tanko R. J, Abdu S.B, Bello S.S, Ibrahim U. B, Ishiaku Y.M, Ibrahim H, Hassan A.H, Abubabakr, S.A, Shuaibu A S, Ahmed S A, Abdullahi U

A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of varying levels of irrigation volume, irrigation frequency and Natron (Kanwa) on chemical composition of Chamaecrista rotundifolia forage. The experiment was laid out in a split plot with 3×2×2 factorial arrangement, with three replications. Results indicated that the crude protein, ether extract and ash increased (P

May, 2016 pp. 62-67
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Research Article

POTENTIAL OF LEAF POWDERS OF NEEM (AZADIRACHTAINDICA A. JUSS) AND MORINGA (MORINGAOLEIFERA LAM) IN REDUCING INFESTATION OF CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE) ON STORED COWPEA

Robert O U*, Blessing A A

A laboratory investigation was carried out in the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin to determine the effectiveness of Moringa oleifera and Azadirachta indica leaf powder in reducing oviposition, adult emergence and eliciting mortality on adult cowpea beetle Callosobruchus maculatus in stored cowpea. The experiment was laid out in a Completely Rando...

May, 2016 pp. 68-77
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Research Article

CORRELATION AND PATH CO-EFFICIENT ANALYSESFOR YIELD AND ITS CONTRIBUTING TRAITS IN FINGER MILLET(ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) GAERTN) AT SAMARU IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGERIA

Gani M*, Shinggu C P

The treatments consisted of three seed rates (3, 6, 9 kg ha-1), two sowing methods (broadcasting, dibbling) and three poultry manure rates. The experiment was laid out in a split plot design with three replications. A factorial combination of sowing method and poultry manure rate constituted the main plot, while seed rate occupied the subplots.In all the years, there was a strong andpositi...

May, 2016 pp. 78-88
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Research Article

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF IRRIGATION WATER OF KANO RIVER IRRIGATION PROJECT (KADAWA SECTOR)

Nuhudeen Z. O*, Adamu A, Ibrahim F B

The quality of water used for irrigation is a very important aspect of irrigated agriculture as the use of poor quality irrigation water affects the crop and the physical conditions of the soil. This work assessed the irrigation water quality of Kano River Irrigation Project (Kadawa sector). Water samples for the pre and post irrigation water were collected and tested for electrical conduc...

May, 2016 pp. 89-99
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Research Article

ANALYSIS OF FOOD-GRAIN STORAGE COST AS A FACTOR FOR SEASONAL PRICE VARIATION IN TWO STATES OF NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

YUSUF O*, ABUBAKAR A A, YUSUF A M

The study analyzed grain storage cost as a factor in explaining seasonal price variation in two states (Kaduna and Katsina) of North-West Nigeria. The food grain markets considered were maize, rice, cowpea and soybeans. The study used both primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected by means of structured questionnaire and focus group discussion to elicit information on gra...

May, 2016 pp. 100-108
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Research Article

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SWEET POTATO AS INFLUENCED BY NPK FERTILIZER RATES INTRA-ROW SPACING AND SEED BED TYPES IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA

Mu’azu A*

Farm of Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru (11011’ N070 38Eand 686m above sea level) in the northern Guinea savanna agro-ecological zone of Nigeria to determine the growth and development of sweet potato as influenced by NPK fertilizer rates, intra-row spacings and seed bed types in the northern Guinea savanna. The treatment consisted of three NPK fertiliz...

May, 2016 pp. 109-115
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Research Article

IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE

Headboy P*, Magaji. I A, Dauda H, Monday M

This study examined the impact of temperature variability on farming activities in Yola North Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State. Data for this study was obtained through the administrations of structured questionnaires to the sampled farmers (respondents) in the study area during the 2014 raining season with the aim of obtaining information on; the impact of temperature change o...

May, 2016 pp. 116-128
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Research Article

EVALUATION OF RIVER WATER QUALITY FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSE IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Tsado P A*, Lawal B A, Igwe C A, Eze P C

Quality of water has meaning only with respect to its particular use. Therefore, we collected water samples from Barkin-Sale (9034’N, 6031’E) and Chanchaga (9041’N, 6038’E) rivers from Minna and Upper Landzun (9053’N, 6032’E) and Lower Landzun (9036’N, 25033’E) rivers from Bida, and all locations are in Niger State, Nigeria to ascertain its current quality status and suitability for irriga...

May, 2016 pp. 129-138
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Research Article

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH BLENDS OF ORGANIC ACIDS

Idachaba C U*, Duru S, Omage JJ, Onimisi P A, Abdullahi I, Badmus K A

Performance of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with blends of organic acids was investigated. Three hundred broiler chickens were assigned to five treatment groups, each replicated three times with twenty birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. The chickens in the control treatment were fed the basal diet while all other treatments were fed acidified diets. Four blen...

May, 2016 pp. 139-148
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF SEXUAL DIMORPHISM ON TWO STRAINS OF BROILER BIRDS (ANAK AND SHAVER)

Kareem O L*, Zubair J I, Useni S S, Zanna A

The study was conducted to determine the effects of sexual dimorphism on two strains of broiler birds (Anak and Shaver). A total of one hundred and eighty two (182) chicks comprising thirty six (36) and fifty three (53) female of Anak and forty four (44) male and forty nine (49) female of Shaver was used, respectively. Body parameters that included body weight, body length, body girth, sh...

May, 2016 pp. 149-157
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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF SOIL MANAGEMENT WITH POTENTIALS OF MITIGATING GREEN HOUSE GASES IN DUTSE LOCAL OVERNMENT, JIGAWA STATE

Mansur A M*, Maharazu A Y

The release of greenhouse gas from soils has global implications because it occurs in ecosystems worldwide and its magnitude is such that it contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect. This research aimed to assess the soil-management strategies espoused by the intergovernmental panel for climate change (IPCC) with the potential of mitigating greenhouse gas emission while, the sp...

May, 2016 pp. 158-168
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Research Article

TYPES OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Alao J.S.*, Ali B, Okrikata E

The study identified the types of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Yobe State, as well as comparing the types available in the three geopolitical zones (Eastern Yobe, Southern Yobe and Northern Yobe: Zone A, B and C respectively) of the state. Structured questionnaire complemented with interview were used to collect data from 600 forest users (hunters and traditional herbalist) residi...

May, 2016 pp. 183-192
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Research Article

ROLE OF FORESTRY IN COMBATING DESERTIFICATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Wakawa L D*, Aminu S A, Ibrahim Y, Adam L I, Abdullahi M

Desertification is the major ecological challenge facing drylands the world over. The dryland region of Nigeria (Northern Nigeria) is not an exception. Desertification renders once fertile lands unfertile, once occupied environments unoccupied. This paper is a review of various forestry practices used in combating desertification and those that have the potential of revising and restoring ...

May, 2016 pp. 193-198
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Research Article

ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LISTERIA SPECIES IN SOME FROZEN, SMOKED AND CANNED FISH SOLD IN KADUNA NORTH L.G.A., NIGERIA.

Musa M A*, Bello M, Kwaga J K P, Idi-ogede A M, Onimisi H U, Nda A A, Yakubu S O, Masaya A H, Dagona A G

This study was carried out to investigate theantibiotic susceptibility of Listeria species in frozen, smoked and canned fish in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Nigeria. A total of One hundred and eighty (180) fish samples comprising of 60 frozen, 60 smoked and 60 canned were purchased from the fish mongers at the three major markets in Kaduna North L.G.A (Kawo, Abubakar Gumi and Ungu...

May, 2016 pp. 199-209
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF 2, 3-DICHLOROVINYL DIMETHYL PHOSPHATE (DDVP) ON BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (TREWAVAS, 1983) UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS.

Idi-ogede A M*, Ezeri G N O, Omoniyi I T, Musa M A, Nda A A

Northern region of Niger state. Studies were carried out using chronic toxicity bioassay to determine the effect of sub- lethal concentrations of 2, 3-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP) on Oreochromis niloticus (Trewavas, 1983) under laboratory conditions. Experimental fish were exposed to test water separately diluted with sub lethal concentrations of DDVP of 0.00, 0.12, 0.15, 0.19 a...

May, 2016 pp. 210-221
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