ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2023 v4-i1
ISSN: 2795-3572
EISSN: 2795-3572
ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2023 v4-i1
ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2023 v4-i1
Published: 2023-12-29
Articles
Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and Appropriate Postharvest Handling of Crops: A Missing Link with Potential for Global Nutrition and Food Security
Mathewos Temesgen*, Obse Fikiru*, Sirawdink F. Forsido, Addisalem Hailu
Currently, 822 million, and 2 billion suffer from hunger, and micronutrient deficiency, overweight and obesity, respectively. This is due to a variety of factors associated with pre-harvest and post-harvest activities in nutrition-sensitive agriculture. This paper is, therefore, aimed at reviewing nutrition-sensitive agriculture and appropriate postharvest handling of crops: a missing link with po
Analyzing the Effects of Fuel-wood use on Forest Degradation and Carbon Loss, and Future Policies for Sustainable Energy Utilization in the War-Affected Areas of Ethiopia
Kassa Teka*, Yemane Welday
The armed conflict in Tigray/Ethiopia has resulted in a total dependence of residents on the scarce forest resources for energy use. Hence, in this study, we monitored fuel-wood transported to three major towns for two seasons and seven consecutive days. The study results showed that fuel-wood transported from the natural forest to each of the studied towns during the war was 16,055 ton per year,
An Assessment of the Effects of Covid 19 Lockdown on Crop Farmers’ Anxiety Disorder in Nigeria
Belewu Kafayat Yemisi*, Akinla Oluwatobi Babafemi, Ibitoye Racheal Damilola
The study investigated on an assessment of the effects of covid 19 lockdown on crop farmers’ anxiety disorder in Nigeria. Descriptive statistics, Double difference model, average treatment effect, generalized anxiety disorder scale and Oslo social support scales were the analytical tools used. The results confirmed that the covid-19 lockdown indeed affected the anxiety level of the farmers. The l
Effects of Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment on Some Quality Parameters of Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus) Fruits during Cold Storage
Bonaventure Ufitinema*, Jean De Dieu Niyomugabo, Modeste Hakizimana
The rising demand for sour cherry fruit is attributed to its nutritional benefits and economic significance. Given its perishable nature, preserving its quality and extending storage life are crucial for ensuring a sustainable supply of fresh fruits to consumers and processors. The current study examined effects of post-harvest salicylic acid (SA) treatments on quality parameters (respiration rat
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