Volume 7, Issue 17, 2021 (In Progress)

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Wetland's values are considered an important part of global ecosystems. The primary aim of this study was to develop a methodology for the assessment of wetland suitability potential by employing a Geographic information system (GIS) and Remote sensing (RS) technique. This method applied to the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Soil samples (0 to 30cm depth) were collected, analyzed, and interpolated using Inverse distance weighted techniques in ArcGIS 10. Supervised classification algorithm was used to get land cover information using Landsat 8 Operational land images. A GIS-based land suitability analysis was performed after identifying the following criteria: Land surface temperature, Modified normalized difference water index, Land use/land cover, Soil adjusted vegetation index, and Enhanced built-up and bare land index of the study area.

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Research

Geospatial Suitability Assessment of Wetland Soils for Rice Production in Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Anthony Tobore, Oludare Adedeji, Senjobi Bolarinwa, Sodiq Olalere

Wetland's values are considered an important part of global ecosystems. The primary aim of this study was to develop a methodology for the assessment of wetland suitability potential by employing a Geographic information system (GIS) and Remote sensing (RS) technique

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 1-25

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Analysis

Performance of pig slurry on a degraded sandy soil and the yield of irrigated upland rice (Oryza sativa) in Owerri, South-East Nigeria

Ekpe II, Oti NN, Okonkwo KC, Nwankwo VC, Orji A, Okol NA , Aguwa UO, Ojiako FO

A field experiment was conducted from December, 2017 to April, 2018 dry seasons at the Center for Agricultural Research and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, to determine the effect of different rates of Pig slurry on a degraded sandy soil and the yield of Upland Rice (Oryza sativa).

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 26-36

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Profitability evaluation of poultry production in Lagos state, Nigeria

Aminu FO, Hermanns U

The study assessed the costs and returns to poultry production in Lagos State, Nigeria. Primary data was collected with the aid of questionnaire from 120 poultry farmers selected through multistage sampling techniques and analysed using descriptive statistics, farm budgetary and multiple regression analysis

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 37-44

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Performance modelling and validation of palm kernel cracking and separating machine

Tanko Bako, Joseph Daniel Oyigoga, Japhet Malum Flayin

The main objective of this work is to develop simplified palm kernel cracking and cleaning models for the simulation, design and preliminary evaluation of palm kernel cracking and separation machines

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 45-52

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Effect of Population Dynamics on Household Sustainable Food Security among the Rural Households of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Ahungwa GT, Sani RM

The study attempts to examined the effect of population dynamics on sustainable household food security among rural dwellers in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 53-61

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Qualitative evidence on risk management strategies among maize farmers in Bauchi State, Nigeria: Lesson for Africa’s agricultural development

Rabiu M. Sani, Jemeelah J. Nasiru

This study evaluates the risk management strategies among maize crop farmers in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and other models were used for data analysis.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 62-71

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Growth and nutrients utilization of hybrid (Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus bidorsalis) fed varying level of cotton (Gossypium Spp) seed meal.

Mamman T, Ipinjolu JK, Jibrin H, Zakariyya D, Gusau IA, Mohammed A, Muhammad U

The study was carried out on growth and nutrients utilization of hybrid (Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus bidorsalis) fed varying level of cotton (Gossypium Spp) seed meal (CSM).

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 72-79

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Effectiveness of training of cassava processors in Oriire local government area of Oyo state

Ojo OM, Oladosu IO, Oyediran WO, Adeniran AA

The processing of cassava into garri and pellets is no more new in Nigeria. However, the effectiveness of improved processing techniques must be considered as there have been several trainings given to cassava processors.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 80-85

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Report

Soil Quality Assessment and Agricultural Impact of Swine Waste Open Disposal

Osuocha Kelechi U, Chukwu Ezinne C

Agricultural impact of swine waste open disposal in Ubakala area of Abia State were evaluated. Results indicates an increase in soil temperature with increasing soil depth while soil pH was observed to be slightly acidic.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 86-90

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Analysis

The sway of land available for farming activities and diversification among smallholder farmers in Rungwe district, Tanzania

Gwambene B

Availability of productive land provides a pivot role in crop production among the farming households and in determining the farming systems.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 91-100

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Knowledge and attitude of farmers towards the adoption of pro-vitamin A bio-fortified cassava in Anambra State, Nigeria

Anugwa IQ, Uzochukwu E, Obazi SA

This study sought to determine Knowledge and attitude of farmers towards the adoption of pro-vitamin A bio-fortified cassava (PVABC) in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 101-109

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Research

Changes in soil properties at fifty nine (59) days after humanure application and the growth of watermelon in Owerri, Imo state Nigeria

Ekpe II, Oti NN, Uju EU, Mgbeahuru CI, Nwankwo VC, Iheka WC

This research was conducted at the Centre for Agricultural Research and Extension, Federal University of Technology Owerri to determine the effect of humanure on soil properties at Fifty nine (59) days after humanure application and growth of watermelon in Owerri Imo State Nigeria.

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 110-124

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Report

Effect of Wheat Straw based Total Mixed Ration on Feed Intake, Digestibility, Milk Yield and Quality of Lactating Dairy Cows

Terefe G, Walelegne M

A total of eight Boran X Frisian lactating dairy cows with milk yield (8.87 ± 2.16 litters d-1 , mean ±S.D), lactation stage (early - late) and parity (one - four) were randomly assigned in a double 4X4 Latin square design

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 125-129

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Research

Determining the Rate of Blended Fertilizers and Urea for Potato Production under Rain fed condition in Kersa Malima, South West Showa, Ethiopia

Tolessa ES, Negash K, Chindi A, W/giorigis G, Abebe T, Solomon A, Mihiretu Bedasa, Ibrahim said, Lema Tesema

This experiment was conducted to determine optimum rate of NPSB and urea for potato production comprising fertilizer rates

Discovery Agriculture, 2021, 7(17), 130-137

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