Ficus racemosa is a member of Moraceae which not only has many pharmacological benefits but also has ecological potential especially for water spring conservation. Reforestation is necessary to support the sustainability of the function and role of forest resources in the long te...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2404
Tea is one of the most important cash crops in Nigeria and has the potential to contribute to food security and the Gross Domestic Product of the nation. Despite this, there is dearth of information on the competitiveness and comparative advantage of the commodity. This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2405
Bread wheat is the most important cereal food grain crop in the world. However, its productivity has been limited by various abiotic and biotic factors, including weeds. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of post-emergence BL herbicide application on weed management and whe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2403
The present study was undertaken with the objective to test whether the average soil characteristic contents (pH, EC, OC, N, P, K, S, Fe, Zn, Mn and B) in the soil are same for all four tehsils of Mirzapur district as well as for different elevation ranges. Soil is a key element...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2402
The need to find alternative to expensive feed ingredients cannot be overemphasised as poultry products are currently not within the reach of the populace. This feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the nutrient digestibility and growth performance response of starter broiler c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2401
This study analyzed the women involvement in oil palm value chain in Ondo State, Nigeria. It ascertained the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; determined the level of women involvement in oil palm value chain activities; examined the factors influencing women inv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2400
Corruption in forestry services poses serious threats to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation, particularly in developing nations like Bhutan, where forests are vital to the environment and the economy. This study examines how technological tools such as th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2399
Agroforestry represents a sustainable land management practice, merging agricultural production with environmental stewardship. This study investigates the impact of agroforestry practices on crop yield and household income among smallholder farmers in Kisii County, Kenya. Using...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2397
Aim: The growing global population has increased the need for greater quantity and improved quality in food production. Historically, plant diseases have been major challenges to agriculture, resulting in considerable annual food losses and diminishing the quality of agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2398
Digital learning tools are integrated into animal husbandry education, which can promote students’ understanding of the complex processes and the acquisition of practical skills needed for precision action in animal husbandry. This study examines the degree of digital learning to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2396
Soil quality has critical implications for ecosystem health and agricultural productivity, particularly in regions where land-use practices have transformed natural habitats to a large extent. The paper studied two national forests of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, the Shingra and Birganj...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2395
The study examined socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of climate-smart agriculture techniques in cocoyam production among small-scale farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Forty-eight cocoyam farmers were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2394
The purpose of the study was to determine the perception and attitude of the community and its impact on the existence of the company. The study was a qualitative descriptive study conducted from May to July 2024 around the Production Forest of PT. INHUTANI I UMH Pimping Village,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2393
Aims: This study investigated the effect of cocoa certification programmes on farmers’ compliance with social sustainability activities. The aim was to determine whether participation in certification schemes enhances social practices such as promoting education, preventing child...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2392
This study assessed the contribution of forest resources to rural livelihoods in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 250 respondents selected through multi-stage and simple random sampling, based on t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2391