- Volume 11, Number 1 (2023)
CARROT HARVEST EFFICIENCY: TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT IN ASANTE-MAMPONG MUNICIPALITY'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Ama Serwaa Ofori, Kwame Ansah Mensah
The Ghanaian agricultural sector, particularly the crops sub-sector, plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP) and providing employment opportunities. Among the various agricultural activities, vegetable production, especially non-traditional or exotic vegetables, holds substantial potential for both local consumption and international markets. Despite the global surge in vegetable production over the past decade, vegetable production levels in Ghana and Africa as a whole have not met local market demands. This insufficiency in vegetable production can be attributed to several factors, including poor soil fertility, inadequate utilization of fertilizers, limited access to agricultural...
CROP FARMERS' PERCEPTION OF RAINFALL VARIABILITY: A STUDY IN YANDEV, BENUE STATE
Cynthia Ngozi Onyia, David Olufemi Afolayan
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the livelihoods of many African nations, including Nigeria, where it contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and engages a substantial portion of the population. However, climate change and variability pose formidable challenges to the agricultural sector, especially in developing countries. This study examines the intricate relationship between climate change and agriculture in Nigeria, with a focus on its impact on the livelihoods of rural farming communities. Climate change is a global phenomenon, and its repercussions are acutely felt in the agricultural sector, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa. This vulnerability is exacerbated...
SYMBIOTIC SUCCESS: THE IMPACT OF INDIGENOUS RHIZOBIAL STRAINS ON RAINFOREST SOYBEAN PRODUCTION
Kemi Abimbola Ogunleye, Tunde Olawale Adewale
Mud crabs, belonging to the genus Scylla, are prized edible crustaceans found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific region. They include species like Scylla serrata, Scylla tranquebarica, Scylla olivacea, and Scylla paramamosain, each distinct in its own right. These crabs are not only known for their delicious flavor but also for their nutritional value, boasting essential amino acids, proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vital minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus. Mud crab aquaculture is crucial for small-scale fisheries in the Indo-Pacific region, contributing to commercial demand. One method employed is crab fattening, which involves rapidly increasing the crab's weight...