Research Paper Archive
Parasites Of African Catfish Clarias Gariepinus Cultured In Homestead Ponds | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
There is current boom in the culture of African catfish Clarias gariepinus due to profitability and public acceptance. The boom in catfish culture has also lead to increased homestead farming, poor management and parasitism. There is need therefore to survey the prevalence of parasites of African catfish cultured in homestead
Effect Of Harvesting Methods And Npk Fertilizer On Tea Shoot Weight And Its Implication In A Long Term To Tea Production In Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
Tea (Camellia sinensis (L), in Tanzania has been traditionally harvested by hand. In recent years, the shortages of labour and high cost associated with hand harvesting have compelled tea growers to opt for mechanical harvesting. Mechanical harvesting has high productivity, but it has some undesirable effects including decline in yield.
Effect Of Feeding Fermented African Locust Bean (parkia Biglobosa) Fruit Pulps Based Diets On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Broiler Chickens | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
In a research conducted at the Teaching and Research Animal Farm of the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa,Gombe, Nigeria, to determine the growth performance and carcass characteristics of Broiler Chickens fed diets containing fermented African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) fruit pulps. Three diets were formulated in which fermented African Locust
Economics Of Acha Production In Bauchi State, Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
The study was carried out to examine the economics of acha production in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Purposive selection of the Local Government Areas was employed, while multistage random sampling was used to obtain 50 A respondents. Data were obtained from primary and secondary sources. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to elicit
The Perception Of Farmers On Effectiveness Of Agricultural Extension Agents In Transferring Knowledge To Maize Growers In Kilindi District, Tanga, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
The interaction between extension agents and farmers and the extent to which farmers perceive extension agents is paramount to bringing change in agriculture productivity. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of their extension agents in knowledge transfer to maize farmers in Kilindi District. Specifically the
Farmers’ Training And Its Influence On Adoption Of Improved Dairy Husbandry Practices In Arumeru District, Tanzania | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Agriculture | Dec,2015
This study assessed the influence of farmers’ training on enhancing adoption of the improved dairy husbandry practices among trained farmers in Arumeru District, Tanzania. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted and data were collected from 140 trained dairy farmers. Findings show that majority of trained farmers adopted and
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Water Physicochemical Properties And Environmental Consequences Of Sharada Industrial Estate, Northwest Nigeria | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Ecology | Dec,2015
This study evaluates the physicochemical properties and environmental consequences of industrial effluent in Sharada industrial area. Data were obtained through reconnaissance survey, questionnaire administration, interview and laboratory analysis. The data obtained were presented in table of frequency and percentages. Also, the study investigates the surface water quality of Tatsawarki River,
Hiv/aids, Life Expectancy And Labour Productivity In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
An empirical investigation of the effects of HIV/AIDS and life expectancy on labour productivity in Nigeria was carried out in this paper by employing Cointegration test, Granger causality test and Ordinary Least Square techniques, using the data of annual time series for the period 1980-2013. The findings reveal the existence
Is "the Demand For Characteristics" An Upgrade To Revealed Preference Theory? An Empirical Review | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
Having previously worked on the empirical validity of revealed preference theory, it is imperative to compare it with the new consumer theory which is called the demand for characteristics. Lancaster (1966) believes that the latter serves as a replacement to the traditional consumer theory. This paper investigates the two theories
Environmental Degradation And Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria: A Theoretical Approach | | Researchjournali's Journal Of Economics | Dec,2015
There are many socio- economic and environmental challenges associated with living in our environment today. However, various administrations in Nigeria, have placed very little importance on these environmental issues. This paper examined the effects of environmental degradation and the risk or threat it poses to sustainable economic development in Nigeria.
