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Estimation of Margins and Efficiency in the Ghanaian Yam Marketing Chain

Aidoo, Robert; Nimoh, Fred; Andivi Bakang, John-Eudis; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 02

The main objective of the paper was to examine the costs, returns and efficiency levels obtained by key players in the …-stage sampling approach for the study. In addition to descriptive statistics, gross margin, net margin and marketing efficiency … retailers, wholesalers and cross-border traders were found to be highly efficient with efficiency ratios in excess of 100 …

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Diversity of Aquatic Insects in Keniam River, National Park, Pahang, Malaysia

Mohd Rasdi, Z.; Fauziah, Ismail; Ismail, R.; Mohd … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 03

The study on biodiversity of aquatic insects was carried out covering the area of Kuala Keniam to Kuala Perkai River, National Park, Pahang, Malaysia. The macro invertebrate community was found in the different types of micro-habitat and various flowing speed levels in good quality of water of...

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A Case on Problems in Quality and Reasons in Rice -Under the Scheme of UPDS in Tamil Nadu

Mahendran, A. - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 04

The annual subsidy for the Universal PDS in Tamil Nadu was around 5,000crore, and adding that there was a strong administrative monitoring, vigilance and grievance redresses mechanism operating in the state in respect of UPDS. But the quality of rice distributed through the universal pubic...

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The Effective Application Time to Spray Bacillus Thuringiensis Subspecies Kurstaki for Managing Bagworm, Metisa Plana Walker on Oil Palm

Shahir, M.S.; Mohd Rasdi, Z.; Fauziah, I.; Md Jamaludin, B. - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 02

This study was conducted to determine the suitable time to apply the Bacillus thuringiensis sub species kurstaki against the larvae of the Metisa plana oil palm. The aim of this study is to search for the most economical method for using the B. thuringiensis sub species kurstaki. Owing to that...

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Effects of Socio-economic and Demographic Variables on Meat Consumption in Vietnam

Phuong, Nguyen Van; Cuong, Tran Huu; Mergenthaler, Marcus - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 04 (2014) 01

This study relates social-demographic characteristics of Vietnamese households to their consumption of meat. Pork and poultry constitute the majority of meat consumed in Vietnamese households. Hence, pork and poultry consumption have great influence on the total amount of meat consumed....

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Rice- Coconut Yoghurt: Preparation, Nutritional and Sensory Qualities

Belewu, Moshood Adewale; Abdulsalam, Khadijat O.; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 12

The efficacy of using rice milk and coconut milk in the preparation of yoghurt was evaluated in a completely randomized design model. Commercial yoghurt was the control Treatment (A) while other Treatments were B (25% rice milk plus 75% coconut milk), C (50% rice milk plus 50% coconut milk) and...

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Value Addition to Human Managerial Skills in the Livestock Sector in Nigeria

Adeyemo, A.A.; Longe, M.P.; Alakoso, A.A. - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 04 (2014) 11

Value addition is an important concept in Nigeria’s agriculture, including the livestock sub-sector. Its definition is often given with special emphasis on and with respect to agricultural products. However, the general principle in value addition is the process of transforming resources,...

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Factors Affecting the Adoption and use of NERICA Varieties among Rice Producing Households in Ghana

Asante Bright, Owusu; Wiredu Alexander, Nimo; Dogbem, Wilson - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 10

This paper uses cross sectional data which were collected from 200 smallholder rice producers in Ghana, to examine the factors influencing the adoption and extent of use of NERICA rice varieties in Ghana. About 57.93 per cent of the sampled rice producers allocated 35.77 per cent of their land...

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Effects of Variety and Fertilizers on Number of Grains/Cob of Maize in Asaba Area of Delta State

Enujeke, E.C. - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 04

This study carried out in the Teaching and Research Farm of Delta state University, Asaba Campus from March 2008 to June, 2010 to evaluate the effects of variety, organic manure and inorganic fertilizer on number of grain/cob of maize. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Complete...

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Manufacturing Process and Various uses of Savannah Herbal Tea (Lippia multiflora) in Côte d’Ivoire

Ekissi, Alice Christine; Yao-Kouame, Albert; Konan, … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 08

This study aims at determining the manufacturing process of tea from Lippia multiflora collected in Côte d’Ivoire and describe its various uses. A survey was conducted among pickers, sellers and consumers in five cities (Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Toumodi, Katiola and Bondoukou). The results show...

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