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{"title":"Gender Differential in the Intensity of Adoption of Oil Palm Processing Technology in South West,Nigeria","authors":"A. Bankole, SF Arifalo","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3202","url":null,"abstract":"This research work investigated gender differential in the intensityof adoption of processing technology in South West, Nigeria. The primary data used for this research were collected using questionnaire. Multistage sampling method was used to pick 320, comprising of 160 each of both males and females oil palm processors.The information collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and double hurdle model. The findings of the study revealed that many of the male (89.2%) and female (89.6%) processors had knowledge of improved technology of processing oil palm. Also,77.4% and 89.0% of the both male and female processors, respectively uses the digester, semi mechanized method of processing. The impact of extension services was not really felt in the study area as only few (4.3% and 2.2%) of the male and female processors respectively sourced their information through extension agents. The Double Hurdle Model results revealed that factors affecting adoption of the oil palm processing technology were education, access to finance, extension services, association, and experience of the female respondents while for the male respondents it includes education, extension services and experience. The outcome of the second hurdle model showed that factors affecting the intensity or adoption rate of technology among the female were extension services, level of education, access to finance and experience while for male respondents were level of education, extension services and memberships of association. Therefore, one can deduce that most of the processors in the area of study were not privileged to benefit from extension education and training. This might have negative impact in their enterprise and as well deny them in terms of information and innovative technologies to take good decisions that will increase their production level. Extension service is a paramount factor influencing adoption of technology and adoption rate of processing technology by both male and female genders. It is therefore recommended that government should provide extension services for processors in South west, Nigeria to increase level of acceptability of processing technology.","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79007707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction and Standardization of Relative Emergence and Seed Vigour in Rice (Oryza sativaL.) Through Radicle Emergence Analysis","authors":"Hoque Mn, Islam Mz, Zohura Ft, M. ́n, R. M, Biswas B","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3107","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89461784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Estrus Synchronization in Black Bengal Goat Using Synthetic Progesterone","authors":"K. A, Hoque Sam, Ali My, Khandoker Mamy","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3106","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81636112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in stone mastic asphalt","authors":"Naoshin A, M. Z., Islam Mr, Jolly Fa","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3305","url":null,"abstract":"Re-use of waste materials Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) in industrial construction projects such as road pavement can be an effective method of waste management. This study aimed at evaluating the performance of Stone Mastic Asphalt containing 6%, 8%, and 10% waste PET. In this experiment, gravel as coarse aggregate, river sand as fine aggregate, shredded waste PET, and bituminous pitch as binding material were used for making polymer-modified asphalt samples. The study also dealt with the determination of the physical and mechanical properties of the cylindrical samples and compared them with the conventional asphalt samples. The test result shows that the density decreased with the increase in the percentage of waste PET and the maximum 10% addition of waste PET with conventional asphalt resulted in a 3% reduction in density. Percentage water absorption at 0% PET was 2.21% which increased with the increase in the percentage of waste PET and a maximum 10% addition of waste PET resulted in a 13% increase in water absorption. A maximum of 10% addition of PET in the mixture causes 30% reduction in tensile strength. It was identified that the tensile strength ratio (TSR) of the mixtures decreased with the addition of waste PET and Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) values were above 70% which denoted that all mixes might have enough resistance against damage caused by moisture. However, the usage of waste PET in asphalt could be effective for low-density bituminous pavements and surfaces. So, this method could be the best option for recycling waste PET and thus could contribute to reducing the waste materials from the environment.","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82333546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of Income Generating Activities in Empowering Rural Women of Bangladesh","authors":"Akter T, Nishat Sm, Jolly Fa","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3403","url":null,"abstract":"In Bangladesh, women in rural regions are largely responsible for agricultural production, food security, and household upkeep. This study was carried out to examine the variables affecting the income of rural women, gauge women's empowerment, and pinpointthe main issues they confront. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule from sixty women involved with income-generating activities. The multistage sampling procedure was used, and primary data were collected from Mymensingh Sadar, Muktagacha, and Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district of Bangladesh from April to June 2021. Tabular analysis, Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method, Women Empowerment Index (WEI), and Problem Confrontation Index (PCI) were usedfor data analysis. The result shows that family size, farm size, work experience, and availability of credit have a significant positive influence on rural women's income. The estimated value of the WEI of the respondents is 1.23 which implies that women are empowered in the study area. Their capacity for decision-making has gradually enhanced as they are involved in income-generating activities.The major concerns faced by rural women include lack of capital, training facilities, credit availability and proper education, the higher price of the input, high-interest rates, etc. However, the survey still shows that rural women's involvement in income-generating activities has improved their quality of life more than at any prior point in the past.","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"os9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88403368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biochemical and Bacteriological Changes in Salt-Dried Bujuri Tengra (Mystus tengara) During Storage in Different Packaging Conditions","authors":"Hossain Mi, Shikha Fh, M. Mmh, Hoque Mn","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3109","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"99 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78376616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of Dried Plantain Marketing in Akure-North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria","authors":"Aiyejuyo OO, Olalere IT, Bello MA, Ayoola RO, Bello J","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3204","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the numerous prospects and potentials that the marketing of plantain and its products holds, studies seem not to have existed on the marketing of dried plantain in Nigeria. Although several researches have been conducted to examine the economics of plantain processing and marketing, there appears to be a paucity of knowledge with respect to dried plantain marketing. It is on this premise that this study assess the marketing of dried plantain in Akure-North Local government of Ondo State, Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study include: examining the market structure and conduct of dried plantain market, estimating the profitability of dried plantain marketing, identifying the factors that influence the profitability of dried plantain marketing and identifying the various constraints militating against dried plantain marketing. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred respondents in the study area and well-structured questionnaires were administered to collect relevant data. Gini-coefficient, regression analysis and gross margin analysis were used to analyse the data collected for the study. The results from the analysis showed that 58% of the marketers were within their economic productive age. About 54% of the marketers were females and a total of 65% were married. Analysis revealed that the dried plantain market was dominated by retailers which accounted for 50% of the marketers. A Gini-coefficient of 0.6 is an indication of high-level concentration in dried plantain market and an unequal income distribution among the marketers. The profitability analysis revealedfurther that dried plantain marketing is worthwhile with an average profitof ₦24,730 per month and a return of 18% or ₦0.18, for every ₦1 invested. The significant profitability determinants identified from the regression analysis include purchase cost and transportation cost involved in dried plantain marketing. The constraints faced by dried plantain marketers in the study area include irregular supply, low demand, transportation challenges, high cost of supply and perishability of the product. This study, therefore, recommended the need for government and relevant stakeholders to address infrastructural challenges such as bad roads. We also recommended that the marketers should form cooperative society to facilitate their marketing operations and also enable them to have access to credits and expand their business","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90199771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of micronutrients on growth and yield of potato","authors":"Rashid Mha, Islam Mr, Hossain Mm","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3312","url":null,"abstract":"A field experiment was carried out at the Horticulture Farm of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to evaluate the effects of micronutrients and their methods of application on growth and yield of potato cv. Diamant during the period from November 2019 to March 2020. The experiment consisted of two factors, Factor A: Two methods of micronutrient application viz., M1= Basal and M2= Foliar, and Factor B: Four levels of micronutrients viz., T0= control treatment, T1= Boron (B) @ 2 kg/ha, T2= Zinc (Zn) @ 3 kg/ha, T3= B @ 2 kg/ha + Zn @ 3 kg/ha. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications. Result of the experiment revealed that application method and different levels of micronutrients alone or in combination significantly influenced all the parameters studied. The highest tuber yield (3.53 t/ha) was obtained with foliar application and the lowest was found from basal application. On the other hand the highest tuber yield (4.56 t/ha) was obtained when B + Zn @ 2 kg B/ha + 3 kg Zn/ha was applied and the lowest was recorded from control treatment. Among the treatment combinations, foliar application of micronutrients along with combined treatment of B + Zn @ 2 kg/ha + 3 kg/ha produced the maximum tuber yield (4.89 t/ha) while the lowest was obtained from the control treatment. Therefore, foliar application method along with the combined treatment of boron plus zinc was found to be better in respect of growth and yield of potato.","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"233 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89253326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic Divergence and Selection of Common Bean Genotypes with High Agronomic Performance in Mozambique","authors":"Dique Jel, Pedro C, Fernando Cjj, Silota G, Savanguane Lc, Bungala Ltdc, Manhoca Pf, Charimba Am, Miguel Ma, Quinhentos Mdl, Dias D, Carneiro Vq","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3405","url":null,"abstract":"The deep knowledge of genetic diversity in access, in the breeding program, and the contribution of genetic factors as well as the phenotypic expression is of extreme importance for the development of new cultivars and maintenance of the program. This research aimed to study the genetic diversity and selection of the best common bean genotypes with high agronomic performance in the Agrarian Station of Sussundenga-Mozambique. Twenty-two common bean genotypes were evaluated in a randomized block design with three repetitions in the 2021/2022 agricultural season. The agronomic characteristics evaluated were: the number of days to flowering, plant height, plant architecture, number of pods per plant, the weight of 100 seeds, and grain yield. The data obtained were submitted to individual variance analysis, followed by the Scott-Knott grouping test. For the effect of genetic divergence between the genotypes, multivariate analysis was used based on the generalized Mahalanobis distance and Tocher optimization method, UPGMA, and canonical variables for the projection of distance in the 2D plane. It was also verified by the Cophenetic Correlation Coefficient. The Singh criterion (1981) was used, indicating the characteristics Number of pods per plant (42.81%), the weight of 100 seeds (19.59%), and Plant height (16.08%) as the most important for the genetic divergence of bean genotypes.","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73703783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Economic study on Vietnam Koifarming in some selected areas of Muktagacha Upazila in Mymensingh district","authors":"Mohona RH, Nishat NI, Hossain M","doi":"10.47440/jafe.2022.3206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47440/jafe.2022.3206","url":null,"abstract":"Vietnam Koihas opened up a new horizon of pond culture in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, the importance of this fish in meeting the protein needs of the growing population is enormous.Farmers prefer it as a business because of its strong growth and productivity. It wasnecessary to do an economic analysis on Vietnam Koiaquaculture in order to do so. The cost, returns, and profitability of Vietnam Koiproduction were estimated in this study, as well as the major variables influencing the gross return on Vietnam Koifarming. For this, 40 farmers were selected randomly from three villages namely Polsha, Sayedgram and Baniakazi at Muktagacha Upazila under Mymensingh district. Both tabular and functional analyses were done to address the objectives of the study. The average total cost of Vietnam Koiproduction per hectare was calculated Tk.12,90,498.19. The total return of Vietnam Koiper hectare was estimated as Tk.19,92,413.50. Gross margin and net return per hectare were estimated as Tk.7,84,238.11 andTk.7,01,915.31respectively. In the research area, the production of Vietnam Koiwas determined to be profitable. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to estimate the specific effect of factors on gross return. Most of the factors included in the model were considerably effective on the production of Vietnam Koi, according to the Cobb-Douglas production function model. So there is a positive effect of key factors in the gross return of Vietnam Koi. Out of nine variables, five of them (human labor, fingerling, feed, fertilizer and pesticide) had significant effect on returns of Vietnam Koiproduction. In conclusion, the study found that Vietnam Koifish farming was profitable in the research area","PeriodicalId":14096,"journal":{"name":"International journal of food, agriculture and environment","volume":"28 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79673486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}