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Assessment of Carbon Stock Potential of Arecanut Plantations in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India

L. Arul Pragasan & Sidharth Madhu · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Climate change, driven largely by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, demands the identification of sustainable carbon sequestration strategies. Agroforestry systems, particularly plantation crops like arecanut (Areca catechu L.), have gained attention for their potential to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3420

Management of Human-wildlife Conflicts in Bakossi National Park, Southwest Region, Cameroon

Kome Elvise Ngome, Ettagbor Hans Enukwa & Balgah Sounders Nguh · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Cameroon's rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems in Africa, harbouring a wealth of flora and fauna. Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse and ecologically important ecosystems on the planet, providing critical ecosystem services and supporting the live...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3418

Analysis of Household Demand for Garden Egg Leaf (Solanum aubergine) for Food Security in Owerri Metropolis Imo State, Nigeria

Ezebuike, I. R., Onyewuchi., U. U., Offor, I. J., Opara, T. C., Orusha, J. O., Mbachu, M. U., Ogu, C. E. & Okongwu, G. C. · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The study examined the analysis of household demand for garden egg leaf (Solanum aubergine) for food security in Owerri Metropolis Imo State. Multi-stage sampling was used to select 300 respondents and data collected through a well-structured questionnaire. Results were analyzed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3419

Financial Performance of Wood Marketing and Family Agroforest Business in Delta State, Nigeria

Odum Felicia Ngozi & Amuwah Victor Onuorah · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The Nigerian forestry sector plays a significant role in rural development. This study focused on the evaluation of the financial performance of wood marketing and its effect on the survival of family agroforest business in Delta State. Both multistage and purposive sampling tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3417

Virulence of Beauveria bassiana against Dysmicoccus brevipes on Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Yolma Hendra, Saripah Ulpah & Sulhaswardi · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Background: One of the major pests attacking pineapple plants is the mealybug Dysmicoccus brevipes (D. brevipes), an insect belonging to the order Hemiptera and the family Pseudococcidae. This pest infests the roots, basal stems, and lower leaves of the Pineapple plant. One promi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3415

Parasitism Efficiency of Trichogramma evanescens (Westwood) on Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) Eggs under the Laboratory Conditions

Amany Nady Siam & Magdy Youssef El-Kholy · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

This study were carried-out to determine the potential parasitism of Trichogramma evanescens (Hymenoptera:Trichogrammatidae) on Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) egg masses under laboratory conditions. Egg masses of S. frugiperda and Sitotroga cerealella were exposed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3416

Adaptation and Growth Performance of Different Bamboo Species in Highland Area of Bale, Oromia Region, Southeast Ethiopia

Wondmagegn Bekele, Bikila Mengistu, Hirpa Abebe, Zerihun Dibaba, Fikru Ameyu & Bacha Bultuma · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

This study was conducted aimed to introduce different exotic bamboo species to Bale via evaluating their adaptability and growth performance under the field condition of Bale highland area, Ethiopia. For hundreds of years, Ethiopia was limited to two native bamboo species. The in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3414

Gender-based Constraints and Opportunities in Oil Palm Value Chain Development: A Study of Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Nigeria

Veronica Uchechukwu IKENGA · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The study looks into the constraints and opportunities related to gender in the oil palm business of smallholder farmers in Anambra and Enugu States. The cultivation of oil palm means a lot to Nigeria’s agriculture, but women often face difficulties when it comes to productivity...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3412

Analysis of Determinants Influencing Oil Palm Farmers’ Adoption of Agricultural Technologies and their Impact on Agribusiness Productivity in Delta State, Nigeria

Onyeka OKOH & CANICE N. IKEOJI · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The purpose of the study is to discover the factors affecting Delta State farmers' use of agricultural technology and assess its effects on the performance of agribusiness in this area. A survey and an ex-post facto research design were used to collect information from a set of r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3413

Assessment of the Fertilizing Properties of Rabbit Urine Combined with Cattle Manure on the Growth and Yield of Maize

Philbert Mbonayo, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Fabrice Kana & Marie Joyeuse Nimubona · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The objective of this study is to evaluate the fertilizing properties of rabbit urine combined with cattle manure on the growth and yield of maize. The study was conducted between January and June 2024, in a real-world setting located in the natural region of Buyogoma, within the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3411

Impact of Climate Change on the Agriculture Sector in Kenya

Naftaly Mose, Joseph Kinuthia & Edwin Kipchirchir · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The agricultural sector is both a major source of economic growth and a sector that is negatively impacted by climate change in Kenya. Therefore, this study examines the impact of climate change on the growth of the agricultural sector in Kenya. This study scrutinizes these dynam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3410

Quantifying Soil Carbon Stocks and Sequestration Rate under Tree Canopy Litter in Sudan Savannah

Muhammad Bashir Shuaib, Muhammad Murtala Sauwa, Mahama Musah, Emeka James Onele, Yusuf Jiddah Abdulkareem & Elizabeth Oluwatunmise Akanbi · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

Soils of the Sudan Savannah face severe degradation that threatens their ability to serve as soil organic carbon sinks. The impact of tree litter on soil carbon stock and carbon sequestration is essential for enhancing soil fertility, mitigating climate change effects, and sustai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3409

Foliar Melatonin Application Mitigates Salt Stress Effects on Wheat Photosynthesis, Antioxidant Activity and Grain Quality

Feisal M. Ismaeil, Nagla N. Suleman, Abderhim A. Jabereldar & Ahmed M. El Naim · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The present study was performed at the Farm of the Department of Laboratory, China. To evaluate the effects of pre-anthesis melatonin priming in alleviating the negative impact of post-anthesis salt stress on plant growth, yield, and quality of two winter wheat (Triticum aestivum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3408

Evaluation of the Agricultural Productivity of Three Maize Varieties (Zea mays) and Their Adaptability to Climatic Constraints in Tolloré (Mayo Rey, North Cameroon)

Elisabeth Yaboki, Valentin Yvan Emmanuel Mvondo, Claudine Vounba, Saifoullah Daïrou, Alain Loabe Pahimi, Pa Aï Vivien Nenwala, Sobda Gonne, Didier Begoude & Tata Ngome Precillia Ijang · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The aim of this study is to evaluate the adaptability of three improved maize varieties (CMS 8704, CMS 8501 and CMS 9015) at Tolloré in Northern Cameroon. Trials were set up at different planting periods (early sowing (ES), normal sowing (NS) and late sowing (LS)), using a Fische...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3407

Tea Marketing in Kano and Benue State of Nigeria: A Comparative Study

Yahaya, A.T., Adeoye, I.A, Ugwu C. A., Abachi, U., Benson, C.P., Abdullahi, A., Ujunwa, E.I., Ejugwu, J.O. & Muhammed, M. · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2025

The study examined a comparative study of tea marketing in Benue and Kano states, Nigeria. A purposely sampling technique was used to select Otukpo, Gboko, Makurdi, & Feggae LGA areas respectively because they are big markets for tea trade in the study areas. A random samplin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2406