Gender equality is central to attaining sustainable development, but lingering disparities are still influencing women's engagement in agriculture and natural resource management. In this article, empirical and policy-based evidence from four different settings, Colombia, Banglad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4451
This study assessed the impacts of different land use types on soil fertility and carbon storage in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of soils under cultivated, forest, and grassland uses, and to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4450
Agroforestry plays an increasingly important role in strengthening climate resilience among smallholder farmers in the Philippines. This mini-review synthesizes recent evidence on farmers’ awareness, attitudes, and adaptation practices, emphasizing agroforestry’s dual role as bot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4449
Sub-Saharan Africa has a large population from malnutrition. With a growth rate of ≈ 2.7% per year, this number is constantly increasing. Added to this challenge are the effects of climate change, which are impacting the yield of crops that are part of our dietary habits. One of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4448
The assessment of competitiveness and comparative advantage of tea production management systems in Nigeria was carried out. Data were collected from the respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire designed with open data kit (ODK) and the data obtained from the question...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4447
Water scarcity and variability in water quality remain a major challenge for agricultural productivity in Sub-saharan Africa. This study assessed the suitability of borehole water for irrigation and examined its effect on the growth, yield and water use efficiency of sweet melon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4446
Agroforestry and Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) offer complementary approaches for promoting sustainable land use and social equity. Agroforestry enhances soil fertility, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience, while CBFM provides p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4445
Assessing the influence of land use on soil physic chemical properties is crucial for developing sustainable land management strategies. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different land uses and soil depth on selected soil properties in three randomly selected si...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4444
Farmers in India face multiple challenges in adopting pesticides effectively, including limited awareness about proper usage, dosage, and safety precautions, which often leads to misuse and health risks. Economic constraints prevent smallholders from accessing high-quality or rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4443
The study was conducted to assess the effect of different parent materials on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Unwana South East, Nigeria. Four parent materials were selected: sandstone, coastal plain sand, shale and alluvium. Three farms were randomly selecte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4442
This research work assessed the effects of quarry soil on morphology and nutritional composition of Amaranths (Amaranthus cruentus L.). Soil samples was collected from Sutol Crushed Rock Industries, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, at a distance of 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m from the qua...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4441
Agroforestry, the integration of trees, crops, and livestock on the same land unit, is recognized as a sustainable practice for enhancing biodiversity, environmental restoration, and livelihoods. This mini review synthesizes six studies on agroforestry in the Philippines, focusin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4440
Climate change exerts profound and multifaceted impacts on the soil–plant–atmosphere continuum through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, and the increasing frequency of droughts and extreme weather events. These alterations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4438
Terrestrial biogeochemical carbon sequestration is recognised as a promising strategy to slow the rapid rise of atmospheric CO₂ levels and mitigate associated climate impacts. Recent studies highlight the occlusion of carbon within phytoliths as a stable and long-term carbon sequ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4437
Conflicts between arable crop farmers and pastoralists threaten agricultural production and rural livelihoods in Oyo State, Nigeria. This study surveyed 160 farmers from four conflict-prone Local Government Areas to examine coping strategies against pastoralist activities. Result...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3436