Abstract This study examined supply of vegetables and fruits into Uyo Urban Markets with a goal of understanding why fruits and vegetables are sold at expensive prices even in their respective harvesting season. The economic condition of Nigeria affects the price affordability, transport, availability and perishability of vegetable and fruits in Uyo market. 400 copies […]

Abstract This study examined the soil nutrient analysis for rice productivity in Gwagwalada. It aimed to analyze the nutrient composition within the rice farms, determine variations across different sites, and compare these values with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) standards for rice cultivation. A total of sixteen (16) soil samples were collected from four […]

Abstract The study investigated Nigeria’s climate variability (CV) and food security (FS) using secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and NIMET. Unit root test was carried out using Augmented Dickey-Fuller to ascertain the stationarity of the variables, and they were found to be stationary at order I (0) and I (1). […]

Abstract Weed control strategies and cost effectiveness of the various technology options often pose lots of concern among food crop farmers. This study evaluates the technical efficiency and associated economic considerations in weed management practices on pepper-based farming systems in Yewa Division of Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 128 pepper farmers selected […]

Abstract This study assessed willingness of communities to participate in forest conservation in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of respondents in the study area; evaluated the perception of the respondents about forest conservation; and identified factors that influenced the respondents’ willingness to participate in forest conservation in the study area. […]

Abstract Cattle breeding and rearing are not localised but rather spread across distant spaces in Southwest Nigeria with variations in the market prices of the cattle across the region. The extent to which prices are transmitted across markets is of utmost importance to producers’ and consumers’ responses to price changes. This study examined the price […]

Abstract The study assessed effect of agricultural loan on poultry egg production in Ado-Odo Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used for the study. An informal enquiry conducted in the area prior to this formal research revealed that the dominant poultry farmers’ association in the study area is Poultry Association […]

Abstract Rice processing is constrained by lack of modern equipment, low value addition and post-harvest losses. This study examined the profitability of value addition in traditional rice processing. A sample of 120 rice processors were randomly selected using structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and Cobb-Douglas production model. The results […]

Abstract In enhancing sustainable crop production through the adoption of eco-friendly pest management practice, integrated pest management (IPM) practice was introduced to crop farmers, including maize farmers, in Nigeria. The study therefore, used cross-sectional data collected from 400 maize farming households to investigate the effects of IPM on household food security. We determine the effect […]

Abstract Inspired by the low food security status and vulnerability among pastoral and agro-pastoral households, we estimated pastoral-farmer conflict, determined food security status, appraised the outcome of pastoral- farmer conflict on food security and describe the survival game plans adopted by pastoral and agro-pastoral householdsto alleviate the effect of food insecurity in Kwara State, Nigeria. […]