Asian Journal of Agriculture and rural Development

2011 - 2013

Edited by Dr. Rana Ejaz Ali Khan

from Asian Economic and Social Society
Sadeeq Block, Near Fawara Chowk, Abbasia Town, Rahim Yar Khan - 64200, Punjab, Pakistan.
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Volume 3, issue 2, 2013

An Examination of the Crop Acreage Allocation Decision Process under Uncertainty pp. 46-55

Young-Jae Lee and P. Lynn Kennedy

Spatial Effects of Cocoa Production on Rural Economy in Idanre-Ifedore Area, Ondo State of Nigeria pp. 56-66

J. O. Adefila

Production of Biodiesel and Growth of Staurastrum sp. in Response to CO2 Induction pp. 67-71

Mohamad Agus Salim, Yeni Yuniarti and Opik Taufikurohman

The Effective Application Time to Spray Bacillus Thuringiensis Subspecies Kurstaki for Managing Bagworm, Metisa Plana Walker on Oil Palm pp. 72-78

Shahir M. S., Mohd Rasdi Z., I. Fauziah, Md Jamaludin B., A. Fakhrorazi, R. Ismail, Mohd Hanysyam M. N. and R. Norazliza

Volume 3, issue 1, 2013

Effect of Two Formulations of Sufentrazone on Weed Control in Tobacco (Nicotiana Tabacum L) pp. 1-6

Bertha K. Mashayamombe, Upenyu Mazarura and Albert Chiteka

Improvement Tests on the Germination in Lippia Multiflora: Influence of Some Factors Related to Soil on Germination and Seedling Development pp. 18-29

Alui Konan Alphonse, Ballo Koffi Célestin, Yapi Ahoua, Kouadio Konan-Kan Hypolite, Kouadio Koffi Patrice, Touré Nantarie, N’Guessan Kouamé Antoine, Kwadjo Koffi Eric and Yao-Kouamé Albert

Effect of Sulfentrazone Application Method and Time, on Weed Control and Phytotoxicity in Flue-Cured Tobacco pp. 30-37

Upenyu Mazarura

Volume 2, issue 4, 2012

The Effect of Logical Choice Weight and Corrected Scoring Methods on Multiple Choice Agricultural Science Test Scores pp. 514-518

B. K. Ajayi

Restoring the Health of Paddy Soil by Using Straw Compost and Biofertilizers to Increase Fertilizer Efficiency and Rice Production with Sobari (System of Organic Based Aerobic Rice Intensification) Technology pp. 519-526

Tien Turmuktini, Endang Kantikowati, Betty Natalie, Mieke Setiawati, Yuyun Yuwariah, Benny Joy and Tualar Simarmata

Effect of Temperatures, Air Velocity and Flow Rate on Quality Attributes of Dried Cassava Chips pp. 527-535

A. S. Ajala, G. O. Babarinde and S. J. Olatunde

Management of Water Saving and Organic based Fertilizers Technology for Remediation and Maintaining the Health of Paddy Soils and To Increase the Sustainability of Rice Productivity in Indonesia pp. 536-551

Tien Turmuktini, Tualar Simarmata, Benny Joy and Ania Citra Resmini

Vertical Price Transmission in Local Rice Markets in Cote d\\\'Ivoire: Are Consumers Really Right? pp. 552-564

Yaya KEHO and Aissata SOBIA CAMARA

Effect of Poultry Production on the Poverty Status of Small Scale Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 565-578

Babatunde, Raphael Olanrewaju, Raphael Olanrewaju, Adedayo Olufemi, Olagunju and Funke Iyabo

The Impact of Agriculture Credit on Growth in Pakistan pp. 579-583

Nadeem Akmal, Bushra Rehman, Akhtar Ali and Hassnain Shah

Trends and Variability of Rice, Maize, and Wheat Yields in South Asian Countries: A Challenge for Food Security pp. 584-597

Mahadeb Prasad Poudel and Shwu-En Chen

The Concept of Withholding Period and Pesticide Residue in Grain Storage pp. 598-603

J. A. Adegbola, U. D. Anugwom, F. Awagu and E. A. Adu

Farmers\\\' Evaluation of Upland Rice Varieties in Fogera District, South Gondar, Ethiopia pp. 604-608

Yemane Asmelash

Assessment of Feed Supplementation to Dairy Goat: Results of Research and Technology Dissemination Trials pp. 609-620

Muhammad Zubair Anwar, Akhter Ali, M. Azeem Khan, Nisar Ali Shah and Ikram Saeed

The Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production amongst the Resource-Poor Farmers of Third World Countries: A Review pp. 621-631

L. Musemwa, V. Muchenje, A. Mushunje and L. Zhou

Effects of Long Term Cropping Systems on Soil Chemical Properties pp. 632-640

U. Mazarura and C. Chisango

Utilizing Community through Developing the Center of Community\\\'s Learning Activity (CCLA) in the Rural Area pp. 641-645

A. Rusdiana

Morphological Characterization of Four Selected Spider Plant (Cleome Gynandra L.) Morphs from Zimbabwe and Kenya pp. 646-657

A. Masuka, M. Goss and U. Mazarura

Rural Women in Livestock and Fisheries Production Activities: an Empirical Study on Some Selected Coastal Villages in Bangladesh pp. 658-667

Md. Mamun-ur-Rashid and Qijie Gao

Management of the Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Javanica. Treub) and Sore Shin (Rhizoctonia Solani. Kuhn) Using A Nematicide and Poor Host Crops in Rotations pp. 668-675

U. Mazarura, C. Chisango and M. Goss

Volume 2, issue 3, 2012

Field Evaluation of Some Insecticides on Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) and Predator (Macrolophus caliginosus) on Brinjal and Tomato Plants pp. 302-311

Z. Mohd Rasdi, M. R. Che Salmah, A. Abu Hassan, D. Hamady, A. Hamaseh and Fauziah Ismail

Diversity of Aquatic Insects in Keniam River, National Park, Pahang, Malaysia pp. 312-328

Z. Mohd Rasdi, . Fauziah, R. Ismail, Che Salmah M. R., Mohd Hafezan S., K. Fairuz and Hazmi A. D.

Effort of Increasing Production of Livestock Feed out of Cassava Waste by Identifying the more Suitable Cellulotic Degrading Fungi pp. 329-336

Yani Suryani, Poniah Andayaningsih, Iman Hernaman and Ulfanuri Fajri Muharromi

Motivations for Women Involvement in Urban Agriculture in Nigeria pp. 337-343

Adedayo Adebisi and Tunde Afolabi Monisola

Assessment of Women\\\'s Participation in Cooperative Societies and its Determinants in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria pp. 344-350

Diran Olawale Awotide

Consumers\\\' Use and Understanding of Food Label Information and Effect on their Purchasing Decision in Ghana; A Case Study of Kumasi Metropolis pp. 351-365

Osei Mensah J., D. R. Lawer and Robert Aidoo

Assessment of Poverty among Arable Crop Farmers: A Case Study of Farmers Empowerment Programme (FEP) in Osun State, Nigeria pp. 366-372

A. B. Ayanwale and O. D. Adisa

Economic Analysis of Floricultural Plants Production in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria pp. 373-380

A. Muhammad-Lawal, A. H. Adenuga, K. B. Olatinwo and T. A. Saadu

Rural Development Practice in Nigeria: How Participatory and What Challenges? pp. 381-393

Nseabasi S. Akpan

Rural Dwellers Perception of Human Trafficking and its Implication for Agricultural Production in Edo State, Nigeria pp. 394-404

A. U. Ofuoku and U. N. Uzokwe

The Effect of Agricultural Development Project (ADP) on the Rural Farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria pp. 405-410

Umar Adamu Madu and Abba Mohammed Wakili

Climate Change and Variability: Farmers\\\' Perception, Experience and Adaptation Strategies in Makueni County, Kenya pp. 411-421

Kirina T. Kitinya, Richard N. Onwonga, Cecilia Onyango, Joseph P. Mbuvi and Geoffrey Kironchi

Participation in Development: A case study on local participation in rural water supply and sanitation in Vietnam pp. 422-446

Dang Ngoc Toan

Hot Bed & Cold Frame Construction and Use pp. 447-451

Pradeep Kumar Singh

Rural Development in Bangladesh since Independence: A Study on Progress and Performance pp. 452-464

Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Mst. Esmat Ara Begum, Eleni Papadopoulou and Anastasios Semos

Alleviating Rural Farmers Poverty through Effective Micro credit: Evaluation of UNDP Intervention in Delta State pp. 465-472

P. C. Ike and U. N. Uzokwe

Resource Accessibility and Productivity among Women Crop Farmers in Borno State, Nigeria pp. 480-486

Catherine O. Ojo., Yakubu Bila and Andrew C. Iheanacho

Econometric Analysis of Food Crops\\\' Response to Climate Variability and Macroeconomic Policies\\\' Reforms in Nigeria (1978-2009) pp. 487-497

Anthony Ojonimi Onoja and E. N. Ajie

Stochastic Profit Efficiency of Homestead based Cassava Farmers in Southern Nigeria pp. 498-505

Sunday Brownson Akpan, Inimfon Vincent Patrick and Samuel James Udoka

Economics of Tea Production in Pakistan pp. 506-513

Bushra Rehman, Nadeem Akmal, Muhammad Azeem Khan and Saima Rani

Volume 2, issue 2, 2012

Growth, Instability and Price Flexibility of Major Pulses in Pakistan pp. 107-112

Saima Rani, Hassnain Shah, Akhter Ali and Bushra Rehman

Consumer Preference for Processed Cowpea Products in Selected Communities of the Coastal Regions of Ghana pp. 113-119

F. Nimoh, S. Asuming-Brempong and D. B. Sarpong

A Comparative Study of Growth Performance and Feed Efficiency in Dominant Black Strain, Fulani Ecotype Chicken and Progeny from their Reciprocal Crosses pp. 120-125

F. E. Sola-Ojo, K. L. Ayorinde and A. A. Toye

The Effect of Fertilizers on the Growth and the Yield of Ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) pp. 126-135

M. Subandi

Effects of Family Size on Household Food Security in Osun State, Nigeria pp. 136-141

Adebayo Oyefunke Olayemi

Determinants Of Export-Led Cassava Production Intensification Among Small-Holder Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria pp. 142-148

F. O. Achoja, D. E. Idoge, S. . Ukwuaba and A. E. Esowhode

Efficiency of Resource Use by Rice Farmers in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria: A Data Envelopment Analysis pp. 149-154

Ogisi O’raye D., Chukwuji, Christopher, O. and Okeke, Daniel, C.

Adopted Engineering and Agronomic Conservation Measures of Agricultural Land Use in Lafia L. G. A. Nasarawa State of Nigeria pp. 155-161

Jonathan Kuje Yohanna, Simeon Ode, Habiba K. Ali, Usman A. Fulani and Azagaku E. Dominic

Factors Associated with Performance of Farmer Field School as Extension Approach to Cocoa Production in Osun State, Nigeria pp. 162-170

B. O. Adisa and K. A. Adeloye

Impact Assessment of the Causes and Prevention of Farm Accidents on Mechanized Farms of North Central Zone/States of Nigeria pp. 171-176

J. K. Yohanna., U. A. Fulani., S. Ode and H. K. Ali

Phytochemicals in Vegetables and Health Protective Effects pp. 177-183

Pradeep Kumar Singh and K. Mallikarjuna Rao

Response of Broilers to Two Management Systems of Housing in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria pp. 184-188

Godfrey Adokiye Kalio and Belema Beatrice Okafor

Estimation of the Determinants of Credit Demand by Farmers and Supply by Rural Banks in Ghana\\\'s Upper East Region pp. 189-200

M. A. Akudugu

Indirect Solar Drier for Drying of Hill Products pp. 201-205

R. K. Aggarwal

A Critical Analysis of Climate Change Factors and its Projected Future Values in Delta State, Nigeria pp. 206-212

P. O. Emaziye, R. N. Okoh and P. C. Ike

A Study on Relationship between Demographic Variable and Branded Milk pp. 213-219

S. Franklin John and S. Senith

Assessmentof Access to Information and Communication Technology among Agricultural Extension Officers in Kwara State, Nigeria pp. 220-225

K. F. Omotesho, . O. Ogunlade and Muhammad Lawal

Estimation of Margins and Efficiency in the Ghanaian Yam Marketing Chain pp. 226-234

Robert Aidoo, Fred Nimoh, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, Kwasi Ohene-Yankyera, Simon Cudjoe Fialor, James Osei Mensah and Robert Clement Abaidoo

Goats Rearing Under Islamic Teachings and its Profitable Impact on Agricultural Economics pp. 235-237

Abad-ur-Rahman, Syed Naeem Badshah, Janas Khan and Muhammad Ayaz

Assessment of the Perception of Benefits of Organic Gardening in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria pp. 238-242

S. B. Mustapha, U. C. Undiandeye and Idrisa Y. L.

Cucurbits Cultivation under Diara-Land pp. 243-247

Pradeep Kumar Singh

Estimation of a Mechanization Index and Its Impact on Energy and Economic Factors in Apple Orchard in Iran pp. 248-259

Raheleh Fadavi, Alireza Keyhani and Seyyed Saied Mohtasebi

Regional Differences and Dynamic Changes in Rural China: the Study of 1996 and 2006 National Agricultural Census pp. 260-270

Peng Bin, Roberto Fanfani and Cristina Brasili

Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Adoption of Soya Bean Production Technologies in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria pp. 271-276

S. B. Mustapha, A. A. Makinta, B. A. Zongoma and A. S. Iwan

An Analysis of Improving Energy use with Data Envelopment Analysis in Apple Orchard pp. 277-286

Raheleh Fadavi, Naeimeh Samavatean, Alireza Keyhani and Seyyed Saied Mohtasebi

Brazil Nut (Bertholettia excelsa H.B.K.) Selenium Distribution and Physical Chemical Characteristics of Shell, Brown Skin and Edible Part from Two Amazon Regions pp. 287-293

Daniel Manfio, Manuel N. F. Rodrigues, Geovana D. Savi and Vildes M. Scussel

Evaluation of Fadama II Road Infrastructure among Rural Communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria pp. 294-301

Umar Adamu Madu and John Phoa CL

Volume 2, issue 1, 2012

Adoption of Improved Agroforestry Technologies among Contact Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria pp. 1-9

Orisakwe Lambert and Agomuo Florence Ozioma

Gender Participation in Economic Activities and Decision Making in Keffi Area of Nigeria pp. 10-16

Hassan Ishaq Ibrahim, Napoleon Danbeki Saingbe and Zubairu Ajiya Abdulkadir

Toxicity of Selected Insecticides (Spinosad, Indoxacarb and Abamectin) Against the Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella L.) On Cabbage pp. 17-26

Fauziah Ismail, M. T. Mohd Norazam and Mohd Rasdi Z.

Commercial Agriculture and Rural Development: Evidence from the Zimbabwe Farm Project in Tsonga, Nigeria pp. 27-38

R. A. Olawepo

Perspective on Beneficiaries Experiences of Participation in Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Program in Guba, Northern Nigeria pp. 39-45

Sule Ahmadu, Nobaya Ahmad and Hanina H. Hamsan

Toxicity of Copper (11) Tetraoxo Sulphate to African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings pp. 46-54

F. O. Agbebi and O. Owoeye

Resource Use Efficiency for Cowpea Production in Akatsi District of Ghana pp. 55-61

F. Nimoh and S. Asuming-Brempong

Assessment of the Impact of Extension Services on Fish Farming in Ekiti State, Nigeria pp. 62-68

F. O. Agbebi

Indian Agricultural Marketing- A Review pp. 69-75

Shakeel-Ul-Rehman, M. Selvaraj and M. Syed Ibrahim

Promoting Community-Based Extension Agents as an Alternative Approach to Formal Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Northern Ghana pp. 76-95

Samuel Z. Bonye, Kpieta B. Alfred and Godfred Seidu Jasaw

The Analysis of Productivity Growth of Tuber Crops in Nigeria (1995-2006) pp. 96-102

L. T. Ogunniyi and A. O. Ajao

Evaluation of Nematode Pests and Fungal Diseases of Ceratotheca Sesamoides in Ilorin pp. 103-106

N. B. Izuogu, O. L. Egberongbe and E. E. A. Oyedunmade