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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 … livestock industry, human is a critical resource and adding value to its status should be the arrow head of developing the sub … of Officers managing livestock activities in the country. Governments at all levels should endeavour to provide financial …
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Improvement Tests on the Germination in Lippia Multiflora: Influence of Some Factors Related to Soil on Germination and Seedling Development
Alphonse†, Alui Konan; Célestin, Ballo Koffi; Ahoua, Yapi - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 01
Studies on the germination and growth of seedlings of Lippia multiflora were conducted on several types of substrates. They consisted of germination tests and monitoring of seedling growth. The results showed that the best germination rates were recorded with the batch of seeds germinated on...
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The Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production amongst the Resource-Poor Farmers of Third World Countries: A Review
Musemwa, L.; Muchenje, V.; Mushunje, A.; Zhou, L. - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 04
majority of the rural population in Third World Countries depends on livestock production for their livelihoods. The livestock … conditions are some of the factors currently causing significant livestock losses. The problems being encountered by the … livestock farmers in most of the Third World Countries are expected to worsen in future due to the effects of climate change …
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Principal-Agent Governance Mechanism in an Emerging Biofuels Supply Chain in USA
Pandey, Vivek; Shanoyan, Aleksan; Peterson, H. Christopher - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 03 (2013) 08
This article analyzes the incentives and compensation problems faced by cellulosic ethanol producer and logging firms and the consequent impact on the organization of the wood based cellulosic ethanol industry in the US. The success of this relationship is central to setting up the biofuel...
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Farmers’ Evaluation of Upland Rice Varieties in Fogera District, South Gondar, Ethiopia
Asmelash, Yemane - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 04
The study was conducted in Fogera district, South Gondar zone, Amhar National Regional State. Three Kebeles among the 15 Kebeles of upland rice growers of the district were selected purposively and a total of 60 selected households were interviewed to generate primary data. Preference ranking...
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A Need For Paradigm Shift to Improve Supply Chain Management of Fruits & Vegetables in India
Halder, Piali; Pati, Simayan - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 01 (2011) 03
As the Indian population is increasing, the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables is also increasing. Owing to the perishable nature and very short shelf life, these items require proper storage and transportation facilities in order to reach to the customer in fresh state. A lack of investment...
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Effect of Poultry Production on the Poverty Status of Small Scale Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria
Raphael Olanrewaju, Babatunde; Adedayo Olufemi, Adekunle; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 04
Using data from 104 small scale poultry farmers in Oyo state of Nigeria, this study examined the role of poultry production in rural poverty reduction. The results show that majority of the farmers were male (87 percent), married (87 percent), having family size of 5 to 7 persons (53 percent),...
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Market Power of The Japanese Non-GM Soybean Import Market: The U.S. Exporters vs. Japanese Importers
Yamaura, Koichi - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 01 (2011) 04
majority of countries now use GM soybeans to produce oil and meal for livestock and human consumption. Japan, however, uses …
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The Effect of Agricultural Development Project (ADP) on the Rural Farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Madu, Umar Adamu; Wakili, Abba Mohammed - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 03
Majority of communities in Nigeria are rural dwellers and agrarian by occupation. Development strategy for a country whose rural population are mainly farmers cannot be achieved without first sustained growth in rural income and standard of living primarily from agriculture. It was based on this...
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Climate Change and Variability: Farmers’ Perception, Experience and Adaptation Strategies in Makueni County, Kenya
Kitinya, Kirina T.; Onwonga, Richard N.; Onyango, Cecilia; … - In: Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 02 (2012) 03
A better understanding of climate change and variability (CCV) from the farmer’s perspective is a key to prioritizing measures to address and prepare for its consequences. A survey involving 150 farmers was thus conducted in Makueni County, Kenya to document farmers’; perception, experience...
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