Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies

2024 - 2026

From "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Doctoral Field Engineering and Management in Agriculture and Rural Development
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2026, issue 1

Assessment of Flood Impact on Residents’ Well-being in Vulnerable Communities of Southwest Nigeria pp. 5-22

Adebayo Samson Adeoye

Impact of Soil Tillage Systems on Maize Productivity, Mechanization Efficiency and Economic Performance under Irrigated Conditions in South-Eastern Romania pp. 23-36

Gabriela Ianculescu, Traian Ciprian Stroe, Liliana Miron and Liliana Panaitescu

Blue Economy Institutional Support in Philippine Muslim Communities pp. 37-69

Meggy Frances L. Alava

Romania Between Heritage and Certification: Consumer Perception of Traditional and Local Agri-Food Products with Certification Potential pp. 70-100

Andreea Virginia Cenusa and Felix Horatiu Arion

Evolution of the Concept „Risk” in Agriculture. From Theory to the Implementation of Risk Management in Agricultural Businesses pp. 101-109

Mirela-Georgiana Matei (Oprea), Elena-Roxana Suhani (Toader) and Dorina Nicoleta Mocuta

Traditional Agricultural Practices and Household Food Security: Evidence from Farming Households in Akure South, Ondo State, Nigeria pp. 110-127

Olutope Stephen Ojo

Sustainability Practices of Homegrown Restaurant: A Case Study of a Rural Farm in Bukidnon pp. 128-148

Rymeel Rey P. Emeterio and Helen P. Garcia

Effects Of Pelletized Fertilizer Derived from Poultry Manure on the Growth and Development of "Avvatea" Tuber Bulbs pp. 149-158

Emilian Mirea, Floarea Burnichi, Dumitru Mitel Toma and Florin Toma

Regional Analysis of the Agricultural Sector in Romania (2008–2024) pp. 159-173

Nela Steliac

Research on the analysis of the influence of potato variety, in vitro plant density and sucrose on the number and weight of micro tubers pp. 174-183

Andreea Tican, Mihaela Cioloca, Monica Popa and Carmen Bădărău

Factors Influencing Cashew Farmers' Marketing System Choice Between Contract Farming and Warehouse Receipt Systems in Mkuranga District, Tanzania pp. 184-191

Ezekiel Isidor Lyimo, Joseph Hella and Silver Hokororo

Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods Through Matching Grants: Multidimensional Evidence from Chipili, Zambia pp. 192-207

David Banda and Austin Mwange

Effect of Natural Auxin in Aloe vera and Synthetics on the Growth Success Level of Syzygium aqueum Cuttings pp. 208-216

Raden Ajeng Diana Widyastuti, Hayane Adelin Warganegara, Fitri Yelli, Ir Rugayah, Agung Putra Wijaya and Alika Fadhillah

A Comparative Analysis of Rural–Urban Disparities in Selected Central and Eastern European Countries in the Context of Global Transformations pp. 217-229

Madalina Laura Ionescu, Rudy Ujang, Mihalcea Viorel Mihai, Irene Papadopol and Izzat Al-Hadi Razali

Assessing the Potential Economic Viability of Mango Value Addition in the Waterberg District, Limpopo Province pp. 230-246

Mantlo Richard Ngwepe and Humphrey Lephethe Motsepe

Climate Change Adaptation through Agroforestry and Its Influence on Farmers’ Income in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 247-257

Oyekunle Isaac Oyewo

Socio-Economic Structure and Income Distribution Dynamics in the Cocoa Beans Value Chain of Ogun State, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development pp. 258-273

Olaoluwa Ayodeji Adebayo and Ayodele Adebayo Soretire

The Little Legon Mushroom Farm: Building Around Nature, Feeding Households, and Demonstrating a Replicable Model for Backyard Agro-Enterprise in Ghana pp. 274-288

Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede

2025, issue 4

Assessment of Extent of Farm Mechanisation and Technical Efficiency of Cassava Production in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 5-13

Olatunji A. Hamzat, Muktarh A. Yusuf, Oludare D. Taiwo and Ayorinde Adesanlu

A Pilot Study for Identification Responsible Food Consumption Determinants pp. 14-27

Maria Cristiana Garnai, Livia Patrascu and Adrian Micu

Modelling the Drivers of Income Shocks Among Civil Servant Farming Households in Southwest Nigeria pp. 28-42

Medinat Adeola Abdulaleem and Olutope Stephen Ojo

Characterization and Classification of Soils Derived from Two Different Parent Materials in Niger State, Nigeria pp. 43-50

Daniel Mathew, Ibrahim Philip Audu, Shema Andrew Monday, Aliyu Emmannuel John, Apuyor Augustine, Okachi Moses Ogar, Sani Muhammad Daihat and Audu Felix Abubakar

Assessing Users’ Satisfaction with Cassava Processing Centre Via Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Adopted Villages Scheme in Isale Awe, Kwara State, Nigeria pp. 51-62

Patrick Kayode Orimafo, Ismail Oladeji Oladosu, David Ahmed Adamu and Chinwendu Vivian Ohaeri

Socioeconomic Factors and Climate-Smart Practices Influencing Vegetable Farming Profit in Egbeda, Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 63-82

Olaoluwa Ayodeji Adebayo

Livestock Handling Practices and Barriers to Vaccine Adoption in East Gojam Zone, Ethiopia pp. 83-96

Dessie Abera and Mezgebu Getnet

Analysis of Groundnut Exports and GDP Dynamics in Nigeria (1972–2022) pp. 97-105

Adedapo Abayomi Afolabi, Temidayo Gabriel Apata, Matthew Olufemi Adio, Oladele Charles Ajewole and Roseline Boluwaji Oloniyo

Romania's Corn Trade in the Current Context pp. 106-114

Andreea Raluca Chiriac, Gabriela Alina Cioromele and Nicoleta Axinti

Determinants of Farmer-Based Organisations’ Sustainability in Peri-urban Tamale, Ghana pp. 115-144

Nurudeen Abdul-Rahaman, Eliasu Mumuni and Kamaldeen Yussif

Econometric Modelling of the Relationship between Agri-Food Exports and Food Security: The Case of the Republic of Moldova pp. 145-154

Alexandru Stratan, Zinovia Toaca, Viorica Lopotenco and Liliana Saver

Rice Production: A Scientific Perspective on the Challenges of Climate Change and Global Demand pp. 155-170

Raghad S. Mouhamad

Gamification in Agricultural Extension: A Review of Impact, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities pp. 171-188

Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Fred Ankuyi and John-Eudes Andivi Bakang

Multimodal Deep Learning – IoT Systems for Tomato Crops: A Systematic Review pp. 189-201

George Chirita, Riana Iren Radu and Mioara Chirita

Effect of Lead Mining on the Livelihood Structure and Food Security Dynamics of Agribusiness Households in Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria pp. 202-217

Daniel Chinedu Nwaogu and Abigail Chimaraoke Nwakpu

2025, issue 3

Smart Postharvest Management: Leveraging AI for Reduced Food Loss, Waste, and Improved Quality pp. 5-16

Blessing Iyanuoluwa Adediran, Akudo Francilia Onyegbula, Stephen Olufemi Oyeyipo, Tawakalitu Ahmed, Titilope Abosede Fashanu and Damilola Olubunmi Ariyo

Characterization of Red, Orange, and Tomato Iraqi cultivars using FTIR and HPLC pp. 17-23

Hamid Shlakah Mugheir Al-Delfi, Hadi Hoobi Shallal, Raghad S. Mouhamad and Raghdan H. Mohsin

Influence of village adoption program: level of utilization of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Postharvest Technologies among arable crop handlers in Alapa community, Kwara State, Nigeria pp. 24-31

Patrick Kayode Orimafo, David Ahmed Adamu, Moshod Bola Shittu, Ismail Oladeji Oladosu and Kehinde Osemowe Lijoka

The Alternative to Neonicotinoids: Premises for a Sustainable Agricultural Policy in the Romanian Context pp. 32-39

Eliza Carmen Despa (Mocian) and Adrian Turek Rahoveanu

Assessment of Proximate Composition of Rice-Sesame Composites Formed from Fermented and Sprouted Rice and Sesame Seed pp. 40-46

Alhassan Mohammed, Abubakar Abdulkadir, Aliyu Ndabokun Abdulkadir, Hauwa Shehu and Mohammed Babagana

The Potency of Four Plant Extracts in Stimulating the Physiological and Yield Parameters of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) pp. 47-55

Eluan Ebuete, Abinotami W. Ebuete and Yarwamara I. Ebuete

Effect of Different Soil Geological Formations (Parent Materials) on Land Suitability for Maize (Zea Mays) Production in Niger State, Nigeria pp. 56-65

Daniel Mathew, Lawal Baba Abubakar, Mohammed Tetengi, Ibrahim Philip Audu, Shema Andrew Monday, Aliyu Emmannuel John, Uyokei Uba and Lemibe Prince Chisom

EU Cohesion Policy 2021–2027: Absorption Trends and Structural Challenges in Romania pp. 66-80

Simona-Beatrice Manolache, Alexandru-Mihai Firu and Cristian Marian Radu

Determinants of Digital Technologies Use for Agricultural Information Access Among Smallholder Farmers: A Case of Handeni and Muheza Districts, Tanzania pp. 81-92

Irene Michael Sanga, John Thomas Mgonja and Mawazo Mwita Magesa

Effects of Flooding on Rice Farmers Poverty Status in Niger State, Nigeria pp. 93-98

Augustine Apuyor, Benson Obukowho Apuyor, Shema Andraw Monday, Daniel Matthew, Kingsley Efe Apuyor, Stanley Ejohwomu Apuyor, Moses Ogar Okachi and Baba Usman

2025, issue 2

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Decision-Making in the Agricultural and Rural Economy pp. 5-14

Liliana Anghel

From Rural Underdevelopment to Innovation: The Strategic Role of Skilled Labor in the South-East Development Region of Romania pp. 15-22

Daniela Lavinia Balasan and Dragoș Horia Buhociu

Theoretical Aspects Regarding Phytotechnical Strategies for Increasing Production pp. 23-31

Mitica Roman, Floricel Maricel Dima, Neculai Patriche, Anca Nicoleta Savescu (Cordeli) and Silvius Stanciu

Regional Dynamics and Rural Development in Romania’s South-East Region 2 pp. 32-38

Daniela Lavinia Balasan and Dragoș Horia Buhociu

Impact of Extrusion Cooking Variables on the Nutritional and Sensory Attributes of Rice-Defatted Sesame Breakfast Cereal pp. 39-51

Abdulkadir Aliyu Ndabokun, Arise Abimbola Kemisola, Egwumah Ojochenemi Rebecca, Mohammed Alhassan, Shehu Hauwa, Kabaraini Maryam Alfa, Kayode Bukola Idowu and Babagana Mohammed

The Wine Value Chain in Romania: An Integrated Analysis of the Vitivinicultural Sector pp. 52-60

Andra Adelina Dobrota (Vasilescu) and Adrian Turek-Rahoveanu

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Production and Price of Poultry Products in Romania pp. 61-66

Elena Adriana Sima (Marin) and Dorina Nicoleta Mocuta

Assessment of NSPRI Technological Innovations’ Adoption Among Users in Nigeria pp. 67-75

Adetayo Seun Ayodele, Olatilewa Mufuliat Oladuntan, Oyebamiji Isaac Tunde, Aina Olusegun Babatunde, Olabode Deborah Adedoyin, Achime Chika Kennedy, Owojaiye Biodun Oluwasonjo and Adamu David Ahmed

Analysis of Agroforestry Farm Profitability and Potential Economic Value of Carbon Sequestered by Agroforest Lands in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 76-82

Olatoye C. Foluke, Oladimeji U. Yusuf, Sanni A. Sukurat and Abdulkadir Aishat

Strategies on Attracting Staff in Times of Pandemic Targeting at Economic Recovery and Resurrection of the Tourism Sector pp. 83-91

Maria Georgiana Serban (Mocanu) and Dorina Nicoleta Mocuta

2025, issue 1

Statistical Analysis of Cultivated Areas with Major Crops in Buzau County pp. 5-16

Simona-Beatrice Manolache and Nina Sava

Digital Banking Tools for Farmers: Opportunities for Agricultural Companies in Moldova pp. 17-28

Olesea Pinzari (Vihodet) and Maria Magdalena Turek Rahoveanu

New Chemical and Biological Agents for Controlling Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne arenaria on Cucumber under Greenhouse Conditions pp. 29-44

Sulaiman Naif Ami and Fadhila Idress Abdulqahar

The Impact of Environmental Policies on the Sustainable Development of the Southeast Region pp. 45-53

Maria Magdalena Turek Rahoveanu, Adrian Turek Rahoveanu, Gheorghe Adrian Zugravu and Laura Constanta Zugravu

Analysis of Agroforestry Farm Profitability and Potential Economic Value of Carbon Sequestered by Agroforest Lands in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 54-59

Olatoye C. Foluke, Oladimeji U. Yusuf, Sanni A. Sukurat and Abdulkadir Aishat

An Economic and Econometric Comparative Study of Some Local Wheat Varieties with Imported Ones Planted in Salah al-Din Governorate for the Agricultural Season 2022/2023 (Tikrit District - an Applied Model) pp. 60-72

Nahedh N. Issa, Abdul Khaleq A. Rashid, Khaled Q. Abboud, Muhammad M. Saleh and Wissam A. Qasim

Comparative Factors Influencing Patterns of Participation in Cassava Value Chain Activities Amongst Smallholder Processors in Kwara and Kogi State, Nigeria pp. 73-82

Eliza Aderonke Adedoyin, David Ahmed Adamu, Isaac Tunde Oyebamiji, Deborah Adedoyin Olabode, Olugbenga Agbana and Chiwendu Vivian Ohaeri

Sustainable Agricultural Development in the Southeast Region of Romania pp. 83-90

Daniela Lavinia Balasan and Florin Marian Buhociu

African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra Macrophylla Benth): Unsung Hero of Tropical Africa pp. 91-106

Rukayat Queen Adegbola, Jacob Adetayo Adegbola, Temitope Adepeju Ihum and Lateef Oladimeji Sanni

The Multifaceted Value of Herbs and Spices: Enhancing Health, Food Quality, and Economic Viability pp. 107-119

Ahmed Tawakalitu, Onyegbula Akudo Francilia, Lawal Israel Oluwasanmi, Adole Ekedegwa Benedict, Oyeyipo Stephen Olufemi, Adediran Blessing Iyanuoluwa and Ariyo Damilola Olubunmi

Romania’s Food System Vulnerability: Peste des Petits Ruminants Effects on the Agri-Food Sector pp. 120-127

Petre Adrian Liptac, Mihaela Pila and Silvius Stanciu