ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2025 v6-i2
ISSN: 2795-3564
EISSN: 2795-3564
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ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2025 v6-i2
ASRIC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2025 v6-i2
Published: 2025-12-31
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Spotlighting the Odogbolu Oil Palm Value Chain: A Pathway to Sustainable Intervention
Yusuf, Kareem Olaosebikan, Ajoniloju, Samuel Olatunde, Kareem, Olumide Hadi, Kamaldeen, Haleemat Ajoke
Oil palm cultivation is a vital agricultural activity among the inhabitants of the Odogbolu Local Government Area in Ogun State. Despite the importance of this value chain in both industrial and rural development, actors involved are struggling to expand their operations due to several challenges. This necessitates this study, which explored the oil palm value chain through interviews with 50 acto
Effects of Desiccation and Post-Harvest Treatments on the Germinability of Threatened Timber Species: Afzelia africana SM. and Chrysophyllum albidum Linn
Blessing Alfred Ngele, Anobeja Effa Effa, Ani Essien Nkang
Deforestation, biodiversity loss, and increasing demand for timber have intensified interest in cultivating high-value cabinet timber species in the tropics. This study examined the effects of desiccation and post-harvest treatments on the germinability of two rainforest species: Afzelia africana Sm. and Chrysophyllum albidum Linn. Data collected included seed germinability and electrolyte leakage
Drones' Uses in Ethiopian Agriculture and Their Role in Innovating Future Farming
Wegene Demisie Jima, Serkalem Fekadu Desta, Ashenafi Bekele Gutema
Drones are an emerging technology currently utilized in agriculture for various applications. However, drone adoption in Ethiopian agriculture remains limited, despite the sector's vital role in the country's economy. This study uniquely aims to identify the key factors driving the use of drone technology and the challenges hindering its widespread adoption in Ethiopia. The research employed focus
Survival of Pyricularia Oryzae on Rice Residues used in Manure Processes in Madagascar
Raveloson Harinjaka, Ramanantenasoa Marie Hantaniriana Ravakiniaina Sidonie, Rakotonanahary Manda Natolotra, Rabakomanantsoa Landry Richard Gabriel, Tharreau Didier
Manure constitutes the principal fertilization of rice field in the Vakinankaratra region. Adding rice residues on the cattle excretion was recommended to improve manure composition. However, adding rice residues infected by Pyricularia oryzae, could play a role on the onset of rice blast disease in the field. To evaluate this risk, the survival of P. oryzae on rice residues used in different scen
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