Abstract This study examined the training needs of fish farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria with a view to determining the implications on effective management practices. Purposeful and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 120 from three local government areas with the use of structured questionnaire and interview schedule Data collected were analyzed using […]
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STATUS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN EDO AND OYO STATES, NIGERIA
Abstract Growing population and increasing urbanisation is one of the biggest challenges of the next decade in terms of food production and consumption. The study assessed the status of urban agriculture in six cities by examining the farm characteristics and motivating factors associated with farmers’ involvement in urban agriculture. Multistage sampling technique was used to […]
REVIEW ON EFFECT OF TOPOSEQUENCE ON SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Abstract Reviewing the effect of toposequence on soil properties are essential for addressing the proper land use and land management. In view of this, it was conducted to review the effect of different topographic position and slope level on the selected physicochemical properties of soils. Four different slope level, such as upper slop, middle slope, […]
PERCEPTION OF PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION AGENTS’ ACTIVITIES IN YEWA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study assessed arable crop farmers’ perception of extension agents’ activities in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of 150 respondents were randomly selected and interviewed through structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution tables and percentages were used while chi-square analysis was used to test the […]
DIVERSITY AND STATUS OF FAUNA SPECIES IN THE ZOOS OF SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The increasing awareness on biodiversity conservation has given rise to the growing need for ex-situ cultivation and in view of the current global biodiversity crisis with limited economic resources to combat it, zoos are becoming a viable option as complementary conservation strategy. Inventory, species diversity, conservation status, and ecological representation of wild animals in […]
FLOWERING, FRUIT PRODUCTION AND YIELD OF Jatropha curcas L. AS INFLUENCED BY ORGANIC AMENDMENTS
Abstract An experiment was conducted at the experimental site of Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Moor Plantation Ibadan (IAR&T) located in South-West region of Nigeria on effects of organic amendments on reproduction and yield of Jatropa curcas. This was to evaluate the capacity to improve reproduction, seed yield and oil yield of Jatropa curcas. […]
SYNERGISTIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HONEYBEE Apis mellifera L. AND FLOWER COLOUR OF SUNFLOWER IN RESPONSE TO NPK FERTILIZER APPLICATION
Abstract Plant colour contrast as perceived by insect pollinators is important in our understanding of pollination ecology, foraging theory and conservation of plant species. Field experiment was conducted on the interactions between honeybee Apis mellifera L. and flower colour contrast of sunflower as influenced by different levels of NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer application at Forestry Research […]
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL EVALUATIONS OF DIFFERENT FISH PONDS’ WASTEWATERS AND THE ANTIBIOTICS PROFILES OF ISOLATED BACTERIA
Abstract Aquaculture is a global practice that entails the breeding of different fish species. It is incessant in the Nigerian community as wastewater released from pond farms into surrounding drainages and water bodies cause pollution. In this study, a comparative analysis of the physico-chemical parameters (temperature, pH, salinity, conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Biological Oxygen […]
IMPACT OF CEMENT DUST POLLUTION ON THE MORPHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.)
Abstract Cement dust caused serious environmental pollution problem, the pollutants of the cement industry produced adverse impact on air, water and land. During the last decades, the emission of dust from cement factories has been increased alarmingly due to the expansion of more cement plants to meet the requirement of cement materials for construction of […]
GIRL CHILD’S AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined the adolescent girl child’s awareness of climate change in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select respondents. Data were gathered through structured interview schedule from 240 adolescent girls. Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean ranking and inferential statistical tools such as chi-square and correlation analysis. […]