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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2536-7072
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASP
Start Year: 2016
Email: jasp@integrityresjournals.org


JASP Articles


Graduate Entrepreneurial Fund Scheme, And Its Income Potentials Among Youth Farmers. An Impact Analyses Of South West Nigeria Youth Farmers
Assessment of the youthful contributions to the Nigerian GDP has suffered considerable neglect hence, this study sets out to analyse how the Graduate Entrepreneurial Fund (GEF) scheme impacted income level among agricultural participants, using a multi-staged sampling procedure to randomly select 138 respondents, and analysed with; Descriptive statistics, and... Continue here

Extra Predictive Value Of A Manuscript Soil Map Of Imo State, Nigeria
Predictive accuracy of a soil map is the scientific requirement for its use. To determine the extra information contained in a manuscript soil map (1:250,000) of Imo State, in the coastal plains sand zone of the state, its predictive accuracy was compared with that of the published (1:1,000,000) version. The study was done with 106 soil samples randomly taken in... Continue here

Assessing Yield Gaps In Cotton Production: Insights From Cotton Farmers In Adamawa State, Nigeria
This study investigates the yield gap in cotton production in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, focusing on the gap between actual farm yields and potential yields derived from research stations and demonstration plots. The research employs a multi-stage sampling procedure to select cotton farmers across the state's four agricultural zones. Primary data was... Continue here

Profitability Analysis Of Groundnut (arachis Hypogaea L.) Marketing In Gombi Local Government Area Of Adamawa State, Nigeria
The study analysed the profitability of groundnut marketing in the Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed in selecting 150 groundnut traders from Kasuwan Buhu, Kasuwan Ganji, Kasuwan Tashan Marghi and Kasuwan Butu. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and... Continue here

Evolving Safety Procedures For Pesticide Usage And Application In Nigeria: A Review
Food security in developing countries, including Nigeria, cannot be attained over the long term if made dependent on pesticide products only. Considering the role that pesticides play in Nigerian agriculture, what they hold for the near future and are likely to continue playing in the availability and accessibility of food production in the country makes it all... Continue here

Socio-economic Analysis Of Small-scale Groundnut-oil And Cake Processing In Birnin Kudu Agricultural Zone Of Jigawa State, Nigeria
This study analysed the socio-economic factors influencing groundnut oil and cake processing among small-scale processors in Birnin Kudu Agricultural Zone, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the socio-demographic profiles of processors, their impact on value addition, and the challenges faced in the processing chain. Data were collected from 286... Continue here

Impact Of Processing Methods On The Quality Characteristics Of Parkia Biglobosa (locust Beans)
Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean, is an essential food source in West Africa, valued for its cultural and nutritional significance. This study evaluates the effects of different processing methods—unprocessed, boiled, re-cooked, and fermented—on the nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of P. biglobosa locust beans. Using a... Continue here

Iot In Precision Agriculture: A Systematic Review Of Soil Health Monitoring And Resource Optimisation Techniques
The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised precision agriculture by enabling real-time monitoring of soil health and optimising resource utilisation. This systematic review assesses the benefits of IoT in precision agriculture, focusing on its effectiveness in soil health monitoring and resource optimisation techniques. A... Continue here

An Analysis Of The Adoption And Extent Of Adoption Of Good Agricultural Practices Among Arable Crop Farmers In Borno State, Nigeria
The study analysed socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) among arable crop farmers in Borno State, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling technique was employed to select 390 farmers from a sample frame of 15,450 obtained from BOSADP. The sampling process involved purposive selection of 3 local government areas based... Continue here

Assessment Of Youths’ Participation In Agribusiness In Jigawa State, Nigeria
The agricultural sector in Nigeria is a major driver of economic growth and poverty reduction, given that it contributes to GDP and provides a source of employment to the population. This study was carried out to explore youth participation in agribusiness by examining the factors influencing their engagement and challenges encountered. Using a multi-staged... Continue here

Evaluation Of The Repellent Activity Of The Oil Extract Of Garlic (allium Sativum, L.) Against Glossina Palpalis Gambiensis, (v.)
Transmission of Human African Trypanosomiasis is caused mainly by the bites of tsetse fly (Glossina spp) infected with the species of Trypanosoma brucei in sub-Saharan Africa. The tsetse fly constitutes a major threat, and the disease, trypanosomiasis, poses a big socio-economic burden in sub-Saharan African countries. This study aimed to evaluate the repellent... Continue here

Assessing The Effect Of False Bottom Technology On The Economic Performance Of Rice Processing In Ekiti State, Nigeria
The quality disparity among different rice varieties in Nigeria has raised significant concerns. Despite increased production, the country still struggles to meet its rice demand. This study assessed the effect of False Bottom Technology (FBT) on the economic performance of rice processing in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the cost and returns,... Continue here

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