Centre for Promotion of Educational and Scientific Research
1Akerele, E. O.,1Oyebanjo O., 1Ologbon O.A.C, 1Taiwo B. O., 2Yangomodou O.D., 2Solana O. I., 2Olugbemi M. T.
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
2Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
E-mail: akereleeze@gmail.com
*Ojedokun A. O.1, Yesufu O. A.2 Ayorinde V. A.2 and Ogunmola O. O.3
1Department of Agriculture, Lagos State University, Epe Campus, Nigeria
2Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 3Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Bowen University, Iwo,
Email: adifferentpiece@gmail.com, Corresponding author: Ojedokun A. O.
bubakar Usman
Department of Agricultural Technology
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, P.M.B. 2052, Katsina
Email: abubakar19usman64@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Nematode pests in Katsina state have not been widely studied. Information on the occurrence and distribution of these pests in various irrigation sites in the state is scanty. This study investigated the geographical distribution and population density of nematodes associated with some irrigation sites in the state. Ten irrigation sites across the state were surveyed in consultation with the Department of Irrigation in the Ministry of Agriculture and natural Resources, Katsina State. Five composite soil samples were taken at different crop fields in each of the irrigation sites. Extraction of nematodes from the samples was done using modified sieving and decanting techniques as described by Coyne et al. Analysis of the samples revealed 23 genera of plant parasitic nematodes. The most prominent nematodes found in all the samples collected from the irrigation sites were: Rotylenchus, Tylenchus, Pratylenchus, Scutellonema, Aphelenchus, Aphelenchoides, Meloidogyne, Hoplolaimus, and paratylenchus. While Telotylenchus, Belonolaimus, Ditylenchus, Heterodera, Longidorus, and Criconemoides occurred in very low numbers. The study indicated a widespread distribution of important plant-parasitic nematodes in the irrigation sites. The major nematodes identified in this study portend serious implications on profitable production of crop in the irrigation sites, because these nematodes are known to be damaging to crops. Enlightenment programme for the farmers in the irrigation site should therefore be embarked upon by the proper agencies to inform them of the presence of plant-parasitic nematodes in their crop fields and the implications.
Keywords: Occurrence, Distribution, Plant-Parasitic Nematodes, Irrigation Sites, Katsina State.
B.J. Mufwa; A.A Maigari & I. Baya
Department of Animal Production
College of Agriculture, Jalingo, Taraba State – Nigeria
ABSTRACT
An experiment was conducted to investigate the replacement of maize with Ziziphus mauritiana fruit meal in broiler finisher diets. One hundred and twenty Anak 2000 broilers were used for the study four diets were formulated using ZMFM at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% in the diets respectively the birds were randomly allotted to dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment consult of thirty birds with ten birds per replicate. The experiment lasted for four weeks. Feed and water were given ad-libitum. The Haematological indices indicates high significant (P<0.05) difference at different levels of maize replacement with ZMFM in packed cell volume (PCV), Red blood cell (RBC) Haemaglobin (Hb) while blood cell (WBC), mean corpuscular Haemaglobin (MCH) Haemoglobin concentration (HB)Heterophils and Lymphocytes. The serum biochemical indices revealed high significant (P<0.05) difference in total protein, albumen, glucose, chloride, potassium and sodium. In view of above, up to 15% replacement of maize with Ziziphus mauritiana fruit meal has no adverse effect on the blood component of broiler finisher chicken.
Keywords: Broiler finisher, Ziziphus mauritiana fruit meal maize and blood components.
1Adie, U. B.; 2Aboh. A. A. & 3Bikom P. F.
1Department of Agric Economics and Extension. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
2Department of Agronomy, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
3Department of Agric Extension, University of Calabar, Calabar
E-mail: adieubi67@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The study was designed to evaluate extension technology packages meant for rice production with the aim of assessing the rice production in Ogoja L.G.A. To identify various improved rice production packages recommended to farmers in the area, to determine methods of delivery to farmers adopted by extension assess degree of improved farmers to the rice production packages, to determine the effect of extension recommendations on rice production and identify variables influencing adoption of extension rice production programmes. Data was collected from 90 sampled rice farmers and 15 extension agents with the aid of semi-structured questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using percentages, frequencies and Chi-square statistics. The result shows lack of incentives, inadequate funding and irregular visitation which brought more serious constraints to the rice farmer. There is no significant relationship between improved technology packages and selected variable like (degree of extension contacts and farm size). Adoption of improved technology package is not significantly related to the level of education age and family size of the farmer. The adoption of improved technology package depends significantly on the source of information. Finally, it was recommended that the programme should be well funded and extension agents enlightened more on how to handle new programmes for better acceptance by rural farmers.
Keywords: Evaluation, Technology, packages, production, Rice, Adoption, socio-economic
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