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Study of Correlation and Path Analysis in the Selected Okra Genotypes

A. T. M. Hamim Ashraf, M. Mizanur Rahman, M. Mofazzal Hossain & Umakanta Sarker · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

An experiment was conducted at the experimental farm, Department of Horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur from March 2008 to July 2008 to study the correlation and path analysis in the selected okra genotypes. The experiment was carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i430087

Assessment of the Constraints to Catfish Farming in Kogi State, Nigeria

Unekwu Onuche, Tijani Abdulhamid Ahmed & Ojomugbokenyode Ebenehi · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

This study assessed the constraints to catfish production in Kogi state, Nigeria. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts and exploratory factor analysis with varimax rotation method. Results show that 76.0% of the respondents were male with a mean age of 46 years...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i330086

Business Intention and Gendered Role on Implication of the Resource-based View: Quantitative Context on Agribusiness

K. M. V. Sachitra · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Purpose: This paper analyses the moderating effects of farm owner’s gender and business intention which could impact on the resource-capability-competitive advantage linkage in agribusiness. The study adopts the resource-based view in combination with dynamic capabilities. Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i330085

Effect of Plant Spacing to Growth and Yield of Hybrid Maize (Zea mays L.)

Indra Dwipa, Syafri Karmaini & Irfan Suliansyah · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Problem: Maize is one of important food for Indonesian people. The problem faced by Indonesian government is the maize is not sufficient to suffice the this country demand. Aims: The research aimed to study the interaction between several hybrid maize varieties and plant spacing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i330083

Effect of Salinity on the Growth Characteristics of Solanum aethiopicum L. (Solanaceae)

S. I. Mensah, C. Ekeke & M. Udom · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Salinity affects various morphological and anatomical characters of plants thereby reducing the yield of the plant in the long run. Solanum aethiopicum L. is an economic plant that is versatile for human use ranging from food to traditional medicine. Experiment was conducted to a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i330084

Management of Liquid Organic Waste from Palm Oil Plant and Compost Cow to the Growth and Production of Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt)

Tharmizi Hakim · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

The growth and production of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) are strongly influenced by good genetics and environmental factors, including how to cultivate the soil so that the availability of nutrients is quite balanced. The long-term goal of this research is to determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i330082

Effect of Fertilization and Bacterial Inoculation on the Growth of Alder (Alnus sibirica) in Coal Mine Soil

Md. Omar Sharif & Chang-Seob Shin · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fertilization and nitrogen fixing (N-fixing) bacterial inoculation on the vegetative growth of alder (Alnus sibirica) plant species while grown in coal mine soil. The study was conducted in a greenhouse of the Forest Science Depa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i230081

Gender Differentials and Optimal Combination of Crop Enterprises under Limited Resource Conditions in South Western Nigeria: A Case Study of Cocoa-based Farming Systems

G. Kelani, T. Alimi, B. J. Amujoyegbe, A. S. Bamire, A. Onwuemele & A. D. Kehinde · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

This study investigated gender differentials and an optimal combination of crop enterprises in southwestern. Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics of households in cocoa-based farming by gender; determine enterprise combinations of households in the cocoa-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i230080

Assessment of Agricultural Technology Adoption Behaviour among Crop Farmers in Ikwerre Local Government Rivers State

A. U. Nnodim & W. I. Raji · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

The study assessed agricultural technology adoption behavior among small scale crop farmers in Ikwerre local Government, Rivers state. The aim of the study was to assess small scale farmers’ adoption behavior on new farm input, farm techniques and farm machineries/tools. One hypo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i230079

Assessment of a Climate-smart Cropping Combination for Integrated Crop and Livestock Production System

Langa Tembo, Lydia M. Chabala & Pharaoh C. Sianangama · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Aims: To investigate sustainable climate-smart cropping combinations for integrated production of crops and livestock. Study Design: The mother baby trial design was used. The mother trial being an on-station experiment and the on-farm being baby trials. The experiment was arrang...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i230078

Growth and Yield Performance of Six Aman Rice Varieties of Bangladesh

Soyema Khatun, Md. Monjurul Alam Mondal, Md. Ibrahim Khalil, M. Roknuzzaman & Md. Mahi Imam Mollah · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

A field experiment was conducted with six rice varieties to determine their growth and yield performance. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. All the growth and yield contributing attributes varied significantly among t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i230077

Perceptions of Flower Farm Workers on the Health Effects of Chemicals Exposures around Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia

Teshome Gizachew Belay & Tamirat Tefera Negash · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Aims: Explore the perceptions of flower farms workers towards the health effects of chemical exposures. Perception is the views, attitudes and opinions of workers. Study Design: Descriptive survey, using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Place and Duration of the Study: Ta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i130076

Funding of Agricultural Public Extension Service in a Deregulated Economy: A Study of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

K. N. N. Ezike, E. N. Okeowata, V. A. Chukwu & Ogonna O. Osuafor · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Funding of Ebonyi State Nigeria Agricultural Public Extension Service in a deregulated economy was studied. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; identify the major recommended packages/technologies and services extended t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i130075

Analysis of Consumers’ Preference for Local Rice among Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Ajayi G. T & Ajiboye .A · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Consumers’ preference for local rice determines its demand. Therefore, the study was carried out to analyze consumers’ preference for local rice among households in Ekiti State. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. A total of 240 women w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i130074

Seed Coating with Organomineral Fertilizer, an Alternative Method to Improve the Efficiency of Farming

Joko Priyono & Anak Agung Ketut Sudharmawan · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2020

Seed and fertilizer are two important farming inputs, which are commonly available and used separately. Combining both materials into a unit of fertilizer-coated seed may improve farming efficiency. However, the appropriate seed coating method must be found out, and this research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2020/v12i130073