10 articles in this issue
Abraham Falola,Ridwan Mukaila,Sheu-Usman Oladipo Akanbi,Sheu Ahmad Olohungbebe,Oluwatobiloba Christianah Adeyeye
This study examined agricultural entrepreneurship among women shea butter processors in Kwara State Nigeria. It assessed their motivation factors, level of efficiencies, determinants of output and challenges faced in the entrepreneurial drive by the women... see more
Agus Haryanto,Riri Megasepta,Febryan Kusuma Wisnu,Sandi Asmara,Udin Hasanudin,Wahyu Hidayat,Sugeng Triyono
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pyrolysis temperature of corncob biochar as a soil amendment and urea fertiliser on the growth and yield of pakchoi. Pakchoi was cultivated in pots (13 cm height, 19 cm upper diameter, and 13.5 cm bottom diameter... see more
Adeyemi Sunday Adenaike,Olanrewaju Similoluwa Oloye,Happiness Oshioghieme Emmanuel,Kazeem Olajide Bello,Christian Ndubuisi Obiora Ikeobi
The ability of linear discriminant analysis (LDA), support vector machine (SVM), and artificial neural network (ANN) models to differentiate biometric traits of Nigerian local turkeys was investigated in this study. The biometric traits (bodyweight, body ... see more
Claude-Gervais Assogba,Gbelidji T. Vodouhê,Bienvenu Adje,Anicet Dassou,Silvère D. Tovignan,Valentin Kindomihou,Simplice D. Vodouhê
In Benin, agroecological intensification and agroecological transition of vegetable farming systems is an undeniable necessity for achieving the objectives of food and nutrition security while preserving natural resources, human and animal health. The pre... see more
Marilys Victoire Razakamanana,Martine Audibert,Voahirana Tantely Andrianantoandro
In Madagascar, malaria remains the leading cause of consultation and deaths at hospital at all ages and pneumonia is one of the main causes of the under-five mortality and account for 45% of children hospitalizations. The number of these cases and deaths ... see more
Félix João Manuel King,Cuthbert Banga,Carina Visser
Information on phenotypic and morphometric variation is important in the characterisation of indigenous cattle breeds. The objective of this study was to assess the morphological variation of the indigenous Angone, Landim, and Tete cattle breeds of ... see more
Komlanvi Amouzou,Ken Okwae Fening,Walter Hevi,Ethelyn Echep Forchibe,Maxwell Kelvin Billah,Francis Onono Wamonje
Thrips attack several crops causing considerable economic damage. To prevent this damage, sticky traps can be used to monitor their population for the timely execution of management interventions. Ridged gourd or turia (Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxy) is an i... see more
Peter Njuguna Ndirangu,Alexander Kipruto Kipronoh,Erick Ouma Mungube,Irene Nafula Ogali,Sam Gichaba Omwenga,David Njoroge Ndung'u,Monicah Waihenya Maichomo
Prevalence of bovine mastitis in Kisumu County, risk factors and antibiotic sensitivities of the causative bacteria were determined in this cross-sectional study. Sub-clinical mastitis (SCM) was diagnosed using California Mastitis Test (CMT). Risk factors... see more
Moudjahid Akorédé Wabi,Wouter Vanhove,Rodrigue Idohou,Achille Hounkpèvi,Romain Lucas Glèlè Kakaï,Patrick Van Damme
Rice (Oryza spp.) is one of the major staple foods in Benin. Benin has increased rice production through the expansion of cultivation area rather than increasing rice yields. To better understand the factors affecting rice yields, a thorough understanding... see more
Anita Krainer,Karla Alejandra Hidalgo Palma,Maria Matilde Conejo Males
This study takes a historical and analytical tour of the experiences, ways of life and community knowledge oriented towards the construction of alternatives to achieve development in the communities of Cotacachi and Yunguilla, Ecuador. Rural development h... see more