Abstract The study examined the Agricultural Information and communication networks among poultry farmers in three (3) area councils of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria. Snow-ball sampling technique was adopted for the study, a total of One hundred and twenty-two (122) respondents were sampled for the study. The main objective was to examine the communication […]
OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEAVY METALS IN INDOOR SETTLED PARTICLES IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Abstract The increased application of technology, industrialization and growing population has resulted in the emission of wastes such as heavy metals that pollute the environment. The occurrence and distribution of heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn) in settled particles (indoor) […]
ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS ON THE WATER QUALITY OF ABA RIVER, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Abstract A stretch of Aba River, southeast Nigeria was studied in four stations from November 2014 to August 2015 to identify the major anthropogenic activities and their impact on the water quality. A number of major anthropogenic activities were identified; some were regular and persistent such as washing of clothes, rugs/carpets and cars as well […]
SEDIMENT INFLOW ESTIMATION AND MAPPING ITS SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AT SUB-BASIN SCALE: THE CASE OF TENDAHO DAM, AFAR REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA
Abstract Sedimentation is a major problem of reservoir operation in Ethiopia. Deforestation, overgrazing and poor land management practices are some that accelerate the rate of erosion. The topography of Ethiopia in general and TDW in particular is undulating and local farmers commonly cultivate on the hilly sides causing easy topsoil wash away. This study aims […]
QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF POLLUTION IN GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER IN BENIN CITY AND ENVIRONS
Abstract Microbiological and physico-chemical analyses of groundwater and surface water samples collected from different parts of Benin City were carried out to investigate their pollution load. Microbiological analyses were carried out using pour plate method and most probable number (MPN) technique while physico-chemical properties were investigated using standard analytical methods. Microbial colony counts were most […]
A SPATIALLY BASED FIELD SPECIFIC CROP RECORDKEEPING SYSTEM PROTOTYPE FOR FARMERS
Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a spatially based application that is able to capture, query, update and maintain crop production historical records for each field. Maps of the farm showing the fields were made. The fields were then numbered. These spatial data were prepared using ArcGIS 9.3. A database was created […]
DIVERSITY OF BENTHIC BIOTA OF SOME FRESHWATER HABITATS IN KABBA/BUNU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KOGI STATE, NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA
Abstract The composition and diversity of different water bodies in Kaaba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State were investigated for both micro and macrobiota. The study covered Oinyi, Odogo and Odonkolo Rivers. Salinity values ranged between 0.03‰ and 0.07‰ indicating the freshwater status of these water bodies, pH was between 6.50 and 7.61. Conductivity values were between […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERGROUND WATER IN A GROWING TROPICAL CITY IN NIGERIA
Abstract The quality of underground water is influenced by natural and anthropological factors which need to be constantly monitored in order to safeguard human health. This work investigated seasonal variations in well water in Iwo town, Osun State Nigeria. A total of 15 water samples were collected from hand-dug wells from each of the political […]
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS IN THE RAPIDLY DEVELOPING AKURE AND ITS ENVIRONS, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA USING LANDSAT DATA
Abstract The study attempted to assess land surface temperature (LST) variations in Akure, a millennium development city, and its environs, in Nigeria. The importance of LST as a vital component in global climate change cannot be over emphasized because as the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases, the LST also increases. Spatio-temporal assessment of LST […]
ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF URBAN FARMERS IN IKORODU METROPOLIS, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The study examined the role of agricultural enterprises in food security status of urban farmers in Ikorodu metropolis. Using a multistage technique, 150 urban farmers were selected and surveyed with a structured questionnaire. Data was subjected to simple descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation co-efficient was used to test the hypothesis. Most of the […]