Vol 4, Issue 2, 2014

Analysis of Communication Sources Used by Farmers in Handling Poultry Diseases in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State Nigeria
Author(s): Agbamu, J. U.
Keywords: Communication sources, poultry diseases, livestock production

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Article Type: | Page: 106-112 | Citation:  3
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A Study on Regional Specialization of China`s Agricultural Production: Recent Trends and Drivers
Author(s): Meilin Ma, Sandro Steinbach and Junqian Wu
Keywords: Regional specialization, agricultural production, China

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Article Type: | Page: 113-127 | Citation:  4
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Comparison of Technical Efficiency and Socio-economic Status in Animal-crop Mixed Farming Systems in Dry Lowland Sri Lanka
Author(s): Upul Yasantha Nanayakkara Vithanage, Lokugam H. P. Gunaratne, Kumara Mahipala M. B. P.  and Hewa Waduge Cyril
Keywords: Buffalos, cattle, farming systems, technical efficiency

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Article Type: | Page: 128-141 | Citation:  3
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Assessment of the Effect of Fungicide and Seed Rate on the Incidence of Leaf Blast (Magnaphorthe Grisea), On the Growth of Foxtail Millet (Setaria Italica (L.) P. BEAUV) in North-eastern Nigeria
Author(s): Z. G. S. Turaki, B. I. Richard and M. M. Degri
Keywords: Incidence, fungicide treatment, leaf blast, seed rate foxtail millet  
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Article Type: | Page: 142-148 | Citation:  4
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Growth and Trend in Area, Production and Yield of Major Crops of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Author(s): Saleem Abid, Nisar Ali Shah, Abdul Hassan, Arshad Farooq and M. Asif Masood
Keywords: Growth, trend, semi-log model, wheat, maize, rice and sugarcane

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Article Type: | Page: 149-155 | Citation:  21
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The Shedding and Growth Dynamics of Yak Down Wool and Links to Habitat Ecological Conditions
Author(s): Baigalmaa Danzan, Khishigjargal Tsedev and Nyambat Luvsandorj
Keywords: Stabilization of hair fibre, hair growth and shedding, hair growth cycle, fine fibres (down and mid- type fibres

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Article Type: | Page: 156-161 | Citation:  3
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Estimation of Cost and Return of Plantain Production in Orhionwon Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria
Author(s): Kaine, A. I. N. and L. J. D. Okoje
Keywords: Production, cost, returns, profitability, plantain and liker scaling method

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Article Type: | Page: 162-168 | Citation:  6
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Determination of Efficacy of Metalaxyl Seed Treatment Fungicide on Incidence of Sorghum Diseases and Its Cost-Benefit in Borno State of Nigeria
Author(s): Richard, B. I., Ojo, G. O. S. and Maina, T. Y.
Keywords: Disease incidence, sorghum genotype, metalaxyl, cost benefit

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Article Type: | Page: 169-176 | Citation:  1
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Economics of Labour Use in Selected Food Crop Farming in Ogun State, Nigeria
Author(s): S. A. Adewuyi, A. M. Shittu, O. E. Fapojuwo and S. H. Sowemimo
Keywords: Labour use, food crops, production, economics, Ogun state

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Article Type: | Page: 177-187 | Citation:  3
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Economic Valuation of Fortified Cassava Peels for Goat Feeding in South-western, Nigeria
Author(s): Okojie L. O., Adewuyi, S. A., Adebayo, K. and Adetoye A. M.
Keywords: Economic value, willingness to pay, fortified goat feed, contingent valuation method

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Article Type: | Page: 188-194 | Citation:  0
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