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In Mozambique, as in many other African countries, eggs and poultry meat are important sources of animal protein. The data published in Mozambique indicate that 44% of children aged 0-5 years suffer from chronic malnutrition, resulting int…
In developing countries, cereals are the major source of human food and non-ruminant livestock feed. They are usually in short supply and their use in feed manufacture leads to increased prices. There has been much interest over recent yea…
Ethiopia has been known as the homeland and domestication centre of several crop plants. Area unsuitability, un-productiveness, diseases, and insect pests are the most legume crop yield-limiting factors. However, leguminous plants have cap…
Cattle manure is noted for its poor nutrient quality especially in Ghana where most cattle are fed on a free range. There is therefore a need to improve its quality since it is a vital nutrient resource for smallholder farmers. An experime…
Soil productivity is positively related to soil pH. Animal manure is good alternative for improving soil pH over time. “Impacting” is a term used to refer to the establishing of mobile kraals in crop fields, to create nutrient hot spots. T…
This study investigatd the effect of rice husk biochar and sulfur (15) and Zinc (1Zn) blended inorganic fertilizer on rice yield in comparison to two treatments under normal farmers’ practice. The experiment was laid out in a complete rand…
The low animal productivity in the tropics is associated with several factors including seasonality and the qualitative variation of available fodder. A study was carried out at the Tchissola-k farm in the Municipality of Kahama, Angola fr…
Soil fertility decline and loss of organic matter are widespread challenges to crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Combined biochar and compost application has potential to increase crop yield due to direct nutrient addition and l…
Soil fertility decline and loss of organic matter are widespread challenges to crop production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Combined biochar and compost application has potential to increase crop yield due to direct nutrient addition and l…
The objective of this review paper is to examine time series land use land cover change in Ethiopia. In the country, most Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) change studies have conducted at catchment level less than 43810 ha. It is thus diffic…
This study was conducted in South Kordofan State where farming system stability and food security is threatened. The objective was to assess the effect of agroforestry in improving soil fertility, increasing crop productivity and supportin…
Land is a natural resource that provides us with goods and services to live sustainably. However, its degradation is affecting the livelihood and safety of 1.5 billion people globally, especially rural communities, smallholder farmers, and…
Rain-fed crop farming in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) in sub-Saharan Africa has been severely affected by rainfall variability. The objective of this study was to identify socio-economic factors exacerbating the effects of rainfall …
This study investigated a point of contact between Government and Civic Education as school subjects in relations to academic performance of the Ondo State Senior Secondary School Students. A descriptive survey design was adopted. A total …
Le manque de connaissances adéquates sur les interactions entre la forêt et la communauté riveraine est la raison majeure de l’échec de plusieurs politiques de conservation des écosystèmes forestiers. Cette étude vise à étudier le comporte…
Research and innovation capacity are defining facets for knowledge economies. All global economies that have advanced as well as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) that are rapidly advancing in economic transformation…
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a popular tropical fruit consumed throughout the world. However, when untreated before storage, the fruit undergoes progressive undesired changes, which result in postharvest losses. A management technique fo…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on crop production in Africa. However, literature reports mainly the adverse effects brought about by the pandemic. Little is known about the positive impact that the pandemic may have had on the ara…
Fish production in the Kadimu bay of Lake Victoria, Kenya through cage culture has the potential to increase the Phosphorus load to the aquatic ecosystem through fish feed waste. This increasing phosphorus levels in water may cause polluti…
Increased industrialization, typically mechanized farming, addition of agricultural inputs and urbanization are prime sources of metal toxicity in soil, sediment, and water in periurban areas. In Kenya, prolonged mono-cropping and use of a…
Increased industrialization, typically mechanized farming, addition of agricultural inputs and urbanization are prime sources of metal toxicity in soil, sediment, and water in periurban areas. In Kenya, prolonged mono-cropping and use of a…
Trends in global warning over the past decades have been predicted to increase in the 21st Century, causing concerns for disaster preparedness in arid and semi-arid regions. This study utilized downscaled district level future temperature…
Increase in demand for food for the world’s bulging population is one concept that needs to be addressed urgently. This thigh demand puts pressure on farmers to increase production in order to meet this rapidly growing food need. In all fo…
Adequate water, sanitation and hygiene is essential to health. However, in sub-Saharan Africa access to improved water and sanitation sources is a challenge. In Baringo, more than 50% of the people rely on unimproved water and sanitation s…
This paper present results from the study which was aimed to analyse socio economic contribution of coffee to farmers, the case of Muhondo sector, Gakenke district. The study was conducted through Terimbere Kawa Yacu cooperative with sampl…
