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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Teff Variety (Dagim) at Ambo and Dandi Districts of West Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Yenenesh Duguma,
Dawit Milkias
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
208-211
Received:
23 August 2021
Accepted:
10 September 2021
Published:
26 September 2021
Abstract: The activity was conducted for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020 cropping season at Ambo and Dandi districts of West Showa Zone with the objective to evaluate for grain yield, yield related traits and farmers’ perception or preference and the performance of improved teff variety along with recommended package. Sites were selected based on teff production potential of the area. Two districts and three PAs from each district and eighteen target farmers were purposively selected on the ground that they are the leading producer of teff in the area. Training was given for farmers, Development Agents and experts on production of improved teff technologies from site selection up to postharvest practices of improved teff variety. Quantitative data such as yield data was collected and analysed using SPSS, whereas farmers feedback were analysed qualitatively. Recommended seed and fertilizer rate were used for the demonstration trial establishment. According to the result of Dagim variety, mean grain yield 18.79 qt/he and 25.51 qt/he were recorded in Ambo and dendi districts respectively. Thus, Dagim variety is recommended for further scaling up activities at Ambo and Dendi districts taking into consideration of its productivity. Farmers of those areas should use the variety in order to increases their teff production and enhance their income from teff.
Abstract: The activity was conducted for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020 cropping season at Ambo and Dandi districts of West Showa Zone with the objective to evaluate for grain yield, yield related traits and farmers’ perception or preference and the performance of improved teff variety along with recommended package. Sites were selected based on teff p...
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Effects of Agricultural Inputs Use on Agricultural Productivity in Nepal: An Empirical Study
Sujan Ghimire,
Ananta Dhakal
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
212-217
Received:
14 February 2021
Accepted:
8 March 2021
Published:
5 October 2021
Abstract: Agricultural inputs have crucial role to deliver increased productivity and sustained agricultural growth in an economy. However, adequate empirical research is not available related to effects of agricultural inputs use on agricultural productivity in Nepalese context. Thus, empirical study was conducted so as to reveal the effects of agricultural inputs use in agricultural production sector. This study utilized time series data of 30 years (1990 to 2019) retrieved from various secondary data sources of agricultural input supply in Nepal. Then, data obtained were processed and analyzed in two ways: First, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of different agricultural inputs were estimated using Log-Lin regression model. Second, the parameters estimates of Cobb-Douglas regression analysis was obtained taking Agricultural GDP as the dependent variable and independent variables viz. cultivated area, irrigated area, population engaged in agriculture, fertilizer consumption, pesticides application, improved seeds used and government expenditure. The results depicted that growth rate of various agricultural inputs use had raised significantly and was in increasing trend during the study period. Furthermore, cultivated area, irrigated area and pesticides application were found statistically significant and had significant impact on growth of agricultural GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
Abstract: Agricultural inputs have crucial role to deliver increased productivity and sustained agricultural growth in an economy. However, adequate empirical research is not available related to effects of agricultural inputs use on agricultural productivity in Nepalese context. Thus, empirical study was conducted so as to reveal the effects of agricultural...
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Agricultural Support in OECD-Reported Countries from 2000 to 2019
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
218-226
Received:
11 September 2021
Accepted:
14 October 2021
Published:
28 October 2021
Abstract: Agricultural support is one of the main tools used by governments to achieve their domestic goals, especially since the food shortages during and immediately after World War II. However, specific agricultural support programs can affect agricultural production in various ways, and support programs can alter the allocation of natural resources domestically and abroad. In this study, we measured agricultural support in OECD-reported countries during the period 2000-2019 using Spearman´s correlation coefficient, time trend analysis and clustering procedures. Data from Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) from 2000 to 2019 were employed, specifically the Producer Support Estimate (PSE) and Consumer Support Estimate (CSE). We compared the results of two agglomerative clustering methods and identified groups of similar countries on the basis of their consumer support and producer support estimates behavior during the period studied. Some countries, such as Switzerland, South Korea, Turkey and Canada, displayed specific support behavior, while other groups of countries shared similarities such as China, Indonesia and the Philippines; the European Union, Japan and Norway; and Brazil, South Africa and Chile. Policies implications are discussed and further research is recommended, including analyses of top-down geographical unities, crop-specific programs, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural support worldwide, as more data becomes available.
Abstract: Agricultural support is one of the main tools used by governments to achieve their domestic goals, especially since the food shortages during and immediately after World War II. However, specific agricultural support programs can affect agricultural production in various ways, and support programs can alter the allocation of natural resources domes...
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Removal of Iron Fillings from Corn Flour: Recipe for Sustainable Development
Tarlutu Ibrahim,
Abdul-Mumin Abdulai,
Abdul-Rauf Ibrahim,
Sulemana Yahaya,
Alhassan Fadila,
Alhassan Yakubu
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2021
Pages:
227-243
Received:
6 October 2021
Accepted:
22 October 2021
Published:
30 October 2021
Abstract: We investigated the accumulation of iron fillings in corn flour in the Tamale Metropolis using a permanent magnet. We also assessed the metal accumulation in food delicacies and the possible metal concentration in consumers. We then categorised the food vendors in the Metropolis into domestic, ‘low class’ and ‘high class’ commercial vendors. The results revealed that corn flour milled with new pair of plates is likely to contain 1.5 folds Fe than flour milled with old pair of plates. Furthermore, wet milling is the safer choice for producing corn flour than dry milling due to its low metal concentration (mg/g). Nonetheless, there was no trace of Fe in the porridge samples from the commercial vendors yet the samples from households had the largest metal accumulation and metal concentration. This indicates that consuming koko prepared at home will lead to more (≈ 1.20mg/g) metal concentration in the body. Incidentally, there was no metal accumulation and no metal concentration from any of the ‘high class’ commercial TZ vendors due to sieving, demonstrating that they offer the best choice for TZ consumption. Even so, the worse choice for TZ consumption came from the ‘low class’ commercial TZ vendors due to lack of sieving. As such, the worst meal preference is to eat 3-square (breakfast, lunch and supper) meals of banku prepared at home. Yet, the best meal preferences are: either eat 3-square meals of TZ from ‘high class’ commercial TZ vendors; or take 3-square meals of porridge (koko) from ‘high class’ commercial porridge vendors; or eat 3-square meals combination of TZ and porridge (Koko) from the ‘high class’ commercial vendors. Results of the study will influence responsible ‘consumption and production’ of food (a Sustainable Development Goal; SDG 12) in order to erase hunger (SDG 2). It will also trigger healthier eating habits (meal preferences) to boost and sustain the health and well-being of individuals (SDG 3).
Abstract: We investigated the accumulation of iron fillings in corn flour in the Tamale Metropolis using a permanent magnet. We also assessed the metal accumulation in food delicacies and the possible metal concentration in consumers. We then categorised the food vendors in the Metropolis into domestic, ‘low class’ and ‘high class’ commercial vendors. The re...
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