ECONOMIC ANALYSES OF TRADITIONAL PROCESSING OF AFRICAN LOCUST BEANS (Parkia biglobosa) (Jacq.) Benth. SEEDS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The research was conducted in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State to carry out economic analysis of traditional processing of African Locus Bean Seed (ALBS). Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents from 4 wards within the study area. Primary data were collected from the processors with the use of well structure […]

ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF AFRICAN WALNUT OIL ON PLANKTONIC AND BIOFILM CELLS OF Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract Screw press a mechanical method of extraction was used to extract oil from African walnut and fatty acid profile was carried out using gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Antibacterial activity was determined using minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration and minimum biofilm eradication concentration. Extraction’s yield was 12.53 %. African walnut oil shows that linoleic […]

COST-RETURNS STRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF PIG PRODUCTION IN IJEBU DIVISION OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The quantity of animal products in Nigeria shows a serious shortage of animal protein intake while production of pig meat has been slowed down by many constraints. This study examined the profitability and technical efficiency of pig production. Purposive sampling technique was used to select and interview 107 respondents through structured questionnaire. Data were […]

ACUTE TOXICITY OF FERTILIZER (NPK, 20:10:10) ON Clarias gariepinus FINGERLINGS

Abstract The toxicity and behavioural response of fingerlings of Clarias  gariepinus  (mean total length, 5.04± 0.7cm; mean body weight 4.05 ± 0.3g) to inorganic fertilizers ( NPK, 20:10:10) was studied under laboratory conditions to determine the acute toxicity of NPK, 20:10:10 fertilizer to fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus using a static bioassay test. The fingerlings were […]

POVERTY PROFILE AND INEQUALITY AMONG FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN EBONYI STATE

Abstract The need to alleviate the poverty of the financially excluded farming households has become inevitable in Nigeria. Therefore, this research work centred on the poverty profile and inequality among farming households in Ebonyi State. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 477 farming households and primary data collected with the aid of structured […]

ELASTICITIES OF PRODUCTION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING OUTPUT OF SOYABEAN PRODUCTION, ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abstract This study evaluated elasticities of production and socio-economic factors influencing output of soyabean production, Abuja, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used. One hundred (100) soyabean farmers were selected. Data were of primary sources. Data were collected with the aid of well-designed and well-structured questionnaire. Analytical tools used for data analysis were: descriptive statistics, farm […]

RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND LIVELIHOOD CHOICES AMONG FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Abstract The study examined the effect of rural infrastructure on livelihood choice among farming households in Southwestern Nigeria (SWN). A multistage sampling procedure was used to collect primary data from 562 selected respondents on their socio-economic characteristics, Access to Rural Infrastructure (ARI) and livelihood choices [Cropping+Non-farm (CN), Cropping+Non-PoultryLivestock+Non-farm (CNPLN), Cropping+PoultryLivestock+Non-farm (CPLN) and Cropping+Fisheries+Non-farm (CFN)]. Data […]

MARKETING EXTENSION NEEDS OF PORK MARKETERS IN WARRI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study assessed marketing extension needs of pork marketers in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. It specifically identified the marketing extension services needed by the respondents, information channels used and preferred as well as the constraints encountered by them. A multi stage sampling procedure was employed for the simple random sampling […]

YOUTH MIGRATION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN EDO CENTRAL ZONE, NIGERIA

Abstract Migration of male and female youth in the quest for productive living could affect rural households differently. This study assessed youth migration among rural households in Edo Central Zone, Nigeria. It specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of rural household heads, examined causes, patterns, and benefits of migration to rural households as well as identified […]

DETERMINATION OF SOIL ERODIBILITY STATUS UNDER DIFFERENT LAND-USE TYPES USING SOME ERODIBILITY INDICES: A CASE OF YENAGOA AND SOUTHERN IJAW LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAYELSA STATE

Abstract The research was carried out to determine the effect of different land-use types on the erodibility status of the soils. Two local government areas namely: Southern Ijaw and Yenagoa were considered. Virgin land (VVL) and fallow land (FFL) were found in Southern Ijaw LGA, while the Oil Palm Plantation (OPT) and Plantain Plantation (PPT) […]