EFFECT OF COOPERATIVE ON THE INCOME OF SMALL HOLDING POULTRY FARMERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract The study investigated the effect of cooperative on the income of smallholding poultry farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Poultry farmers typically produce to satisfy household food needs or make profit from selling farm produce. Descriptive analysis was used to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the poultry farmers. A two-stage random sampling technique was used […]

PROTOZOAN PARASITES AND BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF SELECTED PUBLIC RESTROOMS IN MARKETS, MOTOR PARKS AND STUDENTS’ HOSTELS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA AND THE ASSOCIATED PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS

Abstract A study on the protozoan parasites and bacterial contamination of surfaces in selected public restrooms in markets, motor parks and students’ hostels in Benin City, southern Nigeria. Out of the 200 swab samples from all the restroom surfaces examined, 15(7.5%) and 176 (88%) were positive for protozoan parasites and bacterial contamination, respectively. There was […]

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF LOCAL CRUDE OIL REFINERIES ON SOIL QUALITY IN SELECTED ISLAND COMMUNITIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract In the last few years, there has been an ongoing effort to combat illegal oil bunkering, including the dismantling of artisanal refining activities in the Niger Delta. This study assessed the level of heavy metals and hydrocarbons concentration in former artisanal sites. Surface soil sample were collected in triplicates from nine island communities along […]

QUANTITATIVE LEACHING OF ZINC AND COPPER USING HCL FROM POLYMETALLIC SULPHIDE ORE OBTAINED FROM ZARARA HILL, NIGERIA

Abstract This is a study of the leaching and dissolution kinetics of zinc and copper from polymetallic sulphide ore obtained from Zarara Hill, Kaduna state, Nigeria. The elemental analysis ICP-OES showed that the ore contains iron (68440 mg/kg), Zinc (27477mg/kg), Copper (26387mg/kg), lead (25130mg/kg) and Sulphur (33017mg/kg) as major elements. After leaching in different concentrations […]

MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF Monodora tenufolia BENTH. SEEDLINGS TO DIFFERENT FIELD ESPACEMENT

Abstract Planting espacement is a vital process which affects the quality of tree’s growth and development but this information is lacking in Monodora tenufolia (a multipurpose species). This study aimed at obtaining the appropriate espacement for plantation of this species by subjecting seedlings to three (3) different espacement on field trial. Forty five (45) seedlings […]

DETERMINANTS OF EXTENSION WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY THROUGH CYBER-EXTENSION MODE IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Covid-19 pandemic introduced a paradigm shift in extension service delivery different from conventional methods, which are inadequate to cater for the needs of farmers during a pandemic. Therefore, this study examined the determinants of perception of extension workers on technology delivery through cyber extension mode. A well-structured interview schedule was used to select 208 […]

ALGAL GROWTH IN THE BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF CATTLE WASTE

Abstract The steady increase in contaminants and pollutants reaching our1akes and streams has caused the steady decline in the 1ife supporting and aesthetic qualities of our waters. This is caused by excessive fertilization from effluents high in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic growth substances. Algae and aquatic plants become excessive and when they decompose a sequence […]

HEAVY METALS AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF COCOYAM, MAIZE AND PLANTAIN GROWN ON- FARM AROUND LAPITE DUMPSITE IN MONIYA, IBADAN

Abstract The study was carried out to evaluate heavy metals concentration and their human health risk in some selected crops grown on – farm at close proximity (seven meters away) to Lapite dumpsite in Ibadan. Soil samples: of 0 – 15 and 15 – 30 cm depths were randomly collected, while Xanthosoma sagititolium (cocoyam), Zea […]

ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN ARTISANAL FISHING IN OGUN WATERSIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

Abstract The study assessed women involvement in artisanal fishing in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State with a view to investigate constraints and level of women involvement in fishing. Structured interview schedule was used to collect data on women socio-economic characteristics, involvement, its extent, sources of information available to women and constraints associated […]