ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2024 v5-i2
ISSN: 2795-3572
EISSN: 2795-3564
ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2024 v5-i2
ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2024 v5-i2
Published: 2024-12-30
Articles
The Impact of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund on Smallholder Agricultural Enterprises on Beneficiaries of Selected Batch A Program in Nigeria
Nwankwo, P. I.. Onyemauwa, N. C., Umoke, K., Ezima, N.
The study assessed the Impact of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund on Smallholder Agricultural Enterprises on Beneficiaries in Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in data collection while percentages, mean and z-test were used for analysis. From the result, the mean ages of the youth who participated in the program were about 23 years, 99.4% had all forms of tertiary education
GIS and RS-Based Irrigation Performance Assessments of Sarkita Irrigation Scheme, near Burie Town, Amhara Region)
Walelgn Dilnesa Cherie
Irrigation performance assessment is paramount for comprehensively understanding irrigation schemes, their health, and their operation. This study will evaluate the Sarkita irrigation scheme using GIS and remote sensing tools alongside physical performance evaluation mechanisms. The SEBAL approach was used to calculate the actual evapotranspiration potential of the irrigation field. Additionally,
Crude Oil Contamination Effect on The Rhizosphere Soil Properties of Zea mays L. and Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.
Onyiba, P. O, Asa, A. A, and Okoh, T
Crude oil contamination poses a significant threat to soil ecosystems, impacting agricultural productivity and crop growth. This study investigated the effects of crude oil contamination on the rhizosphere soil properties of maize (Zea mays) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), two economically important crops, grown in a potted sandy loam soil. Through a series of controlled experiments which were sim
A Rapid Survey of the Negative Effects of Intensive Poultry Farming in some parts of Nigeria
Oyeniyi, F. G., Dada, O., Popoola, I. F., Olowoyo, E., Oyeniyi, T. O., Fadairo, O., Popoola, L.
In order to evaluate the negative impacts of intensive poultry farming in Nigeria, a structured questionnaire was designed in a bid to be administered to farmers who rear broiler chickens in the country. The study was predicated on the need to investigate possible negative effects associated with this enterprise, which contributes about 40% of Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Hitherto, s
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