The significance of sustainable cocoa production has been widely studied using various methods and models, however, the farmers’ viewpoints on cocoa certification programme remained largely unexplored. This study attempts to examine the perceptions of farmers on certification pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4239
This study was undertaken to assess the comparative financial analysis of four crops based cropping pattern (FCP) with existing cropping pattern (ECP) in 35 upazilas of 25 districts under 7 divisions during the year of 2018-19 and 2019-20. Tabular technique and statistical analys...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4238
This systematic review is an effort to examine the trajectory of cropped area in Bangladesh using secondary data. This qualitative and descriptive analysis was conducted using numerous government's Statistical Yearbooks. The study revealed that single cropped area was shrinking,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4236
Most landcover (LC) studies employ physical characteristics involving spectral reflectance. This study employs the concept of energy and entropy for LC classification. Satellite imageries from Landsat-8, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) and the Thermal Infra-Red Sensor (TIRS) ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4237
Changes in lifecycle forms of tree species seriously affect their production leading to global warming which has a lot of influence on peoples’ economic status through the provision of ecosystem services. It is important to study the lifecycle changes occurring in tree species an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4235
Weeding for young tree seedlings is critical for their growth. Weeds offer stiff competition for water, nutrients, light and space with the companion crops. Most tree nurseries do not have a formal weeding interval, hence the need for the current research. A nursery experiment wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4234
Taro is an important staple meal for rural people in resource-poor nations in sub-Saharan Africa countries. This study looked at the proximate, mineral, and anti-nutrient content of whole taro corm. Understanding the extent and distribution of genetic diversity in taro is critica...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4232
The Manilkara zapota, commonly known as sapota, is a popular fruit with a sweet and juicy taste. However, its shelf life is relatively short, which limits its storage and transportation potential. In this experimental study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Nat Mur 30 in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4233
Aims: Maize is annual plant of the Poaceae, which, with a relatively short growth period and high yield, is ranked second in the world in terms of production after wheat. Choosing the most suitable different planting densities and weeding methods can have a favorable effect on in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4231
Aims: With the aim of Choosing the most appropriate treatment and investigating the relationships between the traits and investigating the correlation and principal component analysis (PCA) of the morphological and physiological traits, an experiment was conducted in the form of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4230
Our study was conducted over the period of two years and explored the impact of nitrogen fertilization and non-fertilization systems on soil health indicators and crop yield. Our study hypothesized that no fertilization coupled with cover cropping would enhance soil health, carbo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3228
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of D. mespiliformis; crude seed, mucilage and seed extracts on some surface water quality parameters and total bacteria count. The experiment was design as a factorial experiment in Complete Randomized Design (CRD). Sample water...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i4229
The focus on timber species as the main source of raw material for wood based panel is alarming. This research work evaluated the effect of particle sizes on bamboo particleboard. The study was carried out in the Scientific Equipment Development Institution, Awkuke Enugu State. L...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3227
Aspilia africana and Sida acuta are two plant species that are widely distributed across Africa and are used in traditional medicine for various ailments. In this study, we aimed to compare their ecological characteristics and phytochemical constituents. Field surveys were conduc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3225
Biofortification is a promising strategy aimed at addressing widespread micronutrient deficiencies and improving human health. Micronutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies, pose significant public health challenges, particularly in developing countri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i3224