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 3

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN RURAL AREAS: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR THE DIGITALIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL TRAINING pp. 5-20

Constandel-Mircea Mihai and Simona-Beatrice Manolache

INNOVATIVE RESEARCH ON THE PRODUCTION OF TUBEROSE BULBILS FOLLOWING ARTIFICIAL LED LIGHTING pp. 21-33

Emilian Mirea and Florin Toma

EXPLORING FARMERS’ CHALLENGES AND NEEDS IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF DUHOK, IRAQI KURDISTAN: A QUALITATIVE STUDY pp. 34-45

Ahmed A. Mustafa

SURVEY ON IDENTIFYING A SUITABLE FINANCING PRODUCT FOR FARMERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA pp. 46-69

Olesea Pinzari (Vihodet) and Maria Magdalena Turek Rahoveanu

A COMPARISON OF PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ZAMBIAN INDIGENOUS CHICKENS IN AGROECOLOGICAL REGIONS II AND III OF ZAMBIA pp. 70-82

Simushi Liswaniso

CREDIT ACCESS, SOURCES AND DETERMINANTS AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA pp. 83-97

Fatai Abiola Azeez and Oyekunle Isaac Oyewo

A CLIMATE OF CHANGE: THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA’S FIGHT FOR FOOD SECURITY pp. 98-110

Olutomiwa Binuyo, Taiye Oluwatobiloba Orija and Emmanuel Ojekunle

THE DIGITALIZATION OF AGRICULTURE TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF COSTA RICA pp. 111-129

Jorge A. Rodríguez-Soto

SOCIOECONOMICS OF GENDER PARTICIPATION AND INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRAINTS TO NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCT COMMERCIALIZATION AMONG FOREST-DEPENDENT HOUSEHOLDS IN AKURE FOREST RESERVE, NIGERIA pp. 130-144

Adebayo Samson Adeoye and Oluwole Olalekan Oke

THE PARTICIPATION PARADOX: RETHINKING EMPOWERMENT, POWER, AND PRACTICE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF EXPERIENCES FROM LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES ACROSS THREE CONTINENT pp. 145-169

Meskerem Million Abdo

THE INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION ON HUMAN SECURITY IN RURAL MUHANGA DISTRICT, RWANDA pp. 170-188

Emmanuel Munana Ntaganira, Solomon S. Muhindi and Samuel M. Karenga

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOIL FERTILITY, MAIZE YIELD AND SOIL–YIELD RELATIONSHIPS UNDER FARMER-MANAGED GLIRICIDIA SEPIUM AGROFORESTRY AND CONVENTIONAL FARMING IN KATETE DISTRICT, ZAMBIA pp. 189-210

Clarence Gift Mulungushi and Mwelwa Mwape Malunga

TECHNICAL, ALLOCATIVE, AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CAMEL MILK PRODUCTION AMONG PASTORAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ETHIOPIA: EVIDENCE FROM STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS pp. 211-226

Abdi Yusuf Muhumed, Abenet Belete and Michael Akwasi Antwi

INFLUENCE OF LAND CONSOLIDATION ON SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GASABO DISTRICT, RWANDA pp. 227-248

Ndahiro Emmanuel, Joyce Muchemi and Ruth Thinguri

ASSESSING THE DETERMINANTS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS' TRANSITION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN INSIZA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE pp. 249-262

Mbongeni Nhliziyo

SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTERACTIONS BETWEEN NATURAL FORESTS AND AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS AROUND GAMBARI FOREST RESERVE, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA pp. 263-287

Olajumoke Celinah Odeyale, Olufunlola Odunayo Akinola, Munir Karounwi Adegoke Wahab and Phillips Ogialekhe

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE FOREST SECTOR'S CONTRIBUTION TO GDP IN ETHIOPIA AND KENYA pp. 288-301

Rorisa Midekso Ware

SUBMERGING RICE BOWL: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON FARMER MIGRATION FROM KUTTANAD, KERALA, INDIA pp. 302-315

Ganga R. Menon, Lekshmi Devi and Vijesh Vijayan

SAND MINING (SAND WINNING) AS A DRIVER OF AGRICULTURAL INCOME LOSS AND LIVELIHOOD DEGRADATION: A TOBIT AND BINARY LOGISTIC REGRESSION ANALYSIS FROM THE WHITE VOLTA BASIN, GHANA pp. 316-332

Yahaya Abdulai

EFFECTS OF RHIZOBIAL INOCULATION, STARTER NITROGEN, PHOSPHATE-SOLUBILIZING BACTERIA, AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZATION ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE, NODULATION, AND YIELD OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT [VIGNA SUBTERRANEA (L.) VERDC.] pp. 333-345

Otun Abiodun Abass, Fafiyebi Yejide Kafayat, Muhammed Jimoh Jamiu, Raji Mariam Abiola and Oladejo Sekinat Yetunde

2026, issue 2

Oil Price Shocks and Global Food Prices: Evidence on the Energy–Food Nexus pp. 5-22

Silvius Stanciu

Comparative Analysis of Tomato Farmers' Socio-Economic Characteristics in Three Nigerian States pp. 23-33

Seyi E. Adeboye, Shatu W. Asala, Jokotola S. Ibikunle, Dolapo A. Adeshina and Olubukunola F. Osisami

Some of Farmers’ Agricultural Beliefs and Practices in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan: A Qualitative Study pp. 34-43

Ahmed A. Mustafa

Agroclimatological Evidence of Thermal Gap Periods and Phenological Mismatch in Iraqi Potato Agroecosystems pp. 44-56

Raghad Mouhamad, Maysaa H. Ahmed, Hamid Sh. Al-Delfi and Maryam W. Huwaish

Agricultural Production and Marketing Constraints in Afghanistan: A Systematic Review with Policy Implications (2010–2025) pp. 57-88

Sediqullah Hammas

Economic Importance of Urban Tree Planting in Idi-shin, Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 89-98

Eseoghene Bridget Olawuyi

Food Consumption, Media Promotion and Population Health in the Republic of Moldova pp. 99-106

Nicolae Mocanu and Silvius Stanciu

Digital Marketplaces and E-Commerce Platforms for Rural Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa: Transforming Agricultural Value Chains and Rural Entrepreneurship pp. 107-124

Mantlo Richard Ngwepe and Humphrey Lephethe Motsepe

Effect of Cooperative Societies on Smallholder Agribusiness Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria pp. 125-139

Oyekunle Isaac Oyewo

The Bamboo Nexus: Review of Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits for Sustainable Development pp. 140-153

Rusha Begna Wakweya and Rorisa Midekso Ware

Turning an Invasive Species into Rural Opportunity: A Women-Led Community Case Study for Sustainable Biomass Management and Livelihood Development in India pp. 154-166

Navdeep Sood

An Assessment of the Factors Influencing Tourist Willingness to Participate in Agritourism in South Africa pp. 167-185

Motlalepule John Seema, Uwe Peter Hermann and Grany Mmatsatsi Senyolo

Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a Biotechnological Tool for Enhancing Cropping Systems and Promoting Sustainable Agriculture pp. 186-204

Valentina-Elena Gorgan and Petronela Nechita

Home Gardening as a Panacea to Food Insecurity in Ogun State pp. 205-215

Patience Abosede Olunusi, Oyetunde Adeduntan Olajumoke Adedokun, Olusola Funmilayo Babalola, Faith Oluwatosin Onigbinde and Motunrayo Risikat Asunmo

Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Youth Participation in Forest-Based Enterprises in Ibadan, Nigeria pp. 216-229

Olajumoke Celinah Odeyale, Olaoluwa Ayodeji Adebayo, Eseoghene Bridget Olawuyi and Ibiyinka Olubukola Ademiluyi

Design, Development, and Field Validation of a Low-Cost Gsm-Based Early Warning System for Environmental Stress and Disease Detection in Small-Scale Broiler Production Systems in Nigeria: Case study of Minna Municipal, Niger state pp. 230-243

Abubakar Ahmadu Ndakogarba, Muhammad Abubakar, Bello Bagudu Abubakar, Musa Tauheed Ibrahim and Sa’adatu Dabai Rabiu

Statistical Modelling Relevance and Implications for Agricultural Extension pp. 244-255

Albert Thembinkosi Modi and Mbikazi Ketelo

Roadside Open Sun Drying in Nigeria: Food Safety Risks and Potentials of Solar Drying technologies as mitigating strategies pp. 256-277

Omoniyi Samuel Oyewole, Oluwakemi Mobolaji Solomon-Ibuwunwa, Taiwo Oluwatoyin Ajao, Mariam Abiola Raji, Samuel Taiwo Popoola, Olufisayo Ibitoye, John Olutobi Famakinwa and Mudashir Kijan Abdulbaki

Emerging Technologies as a Sustainable Solution to Agricultural Risks: Challenges and Prospects pp. 278-289

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

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