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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF YANKASA SHEEP FED CONGO GRASS (Brachiaria ruziziensisR.C.M)

ABSTRACTThere were two trials carried out in this research, the first trial was conducted to investigate the growth pattern, dry matter yield and biomass production of Congo grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis R.C.M). The trial lasted for 24 weeks, during which plant height, number of leaves/plant, num...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 100 pages | 🧠 10205 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECTS OF RIGOR STATE, CURING TEMPERATURE AND SPICE EXTRACTS ON THE QUALITY AND SHELF-LIFE OF BROILER MEAT PRODUCTS

ABSTRACTTwo studies were conducted using 20 broiler chickens with the aim of improving the yield, quality and shelf-life of meat products. In the first study, eight broiler chickens were used to investigate the effects of rigor state and curing temperature on yield and quality of smoke-cooked mea...

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📄 100 pages | 🧠 8399 words | 📚 5 chapters

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IMPACT OF TUNGAN-KAWO DAM IRRIGATION PROJECT ON RICE PRODUCTION AND LIVELIHOOD OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis study examines the impact of Tungan-Kawo dam irrigation project on rice production and livelihood of small holder farmers in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of small-holder rice farmer...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 94 pages | 🧠 9125 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ADOPTION OF WATER AND SANITATION RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN RURAL AREAS OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe issue of bad water and sanitation practices leading to cases of water borne diseases among farmers has continued to be a concern in Plateau State. Stakeholders in water and sanitation sector introduced a set of recommended practices to farmers with the aim of reducing the incidences o...

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📄 89 pages | 🧠 6961 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF SOME PERFORMANCE TRAITS USING MARKERS AND DIALLEL CROSSING OF THREE GENOTYPES OF NIGERIAN INDIGENOUS CHICKENS

ABSTRACTAn experiment was conducted using a total of 601 chicks hatched from a diallel crossing of three genotypes (Normal [N], Frizzle [F] and Naked neck [Na]) of Nigerian indigenous chickens to evaluate the effects of genetic differences on growth traits, reproductive traits, haematological and...

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📄 93 pages | 🧠 11840 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMBINING ABILITY AND HETEROSIS IN SIX ACCESSIONS OF CASTOR (Ricinus communis L.)

ABSTRACTSix Castor (Ricinus communis L.) accessories were crossed in 6x6 complete dialed to obtain 30 hybrids, and 6 parents. These 36 genotypes were used to estimate General Combining Ability (GCA) and Specific Combining Ability (SCA) effects for 50% days to germination, 50% days to flowering, p...

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📄 99 pages | 🧠 10096 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMBINING ABILITY AND HETEROSIS IN SIX ACCESSIONS OF CASTOR (Ricinus communis L.)

ABSTRACTSix Castor (Ricinus communis L.) accessories were crossed in 6x6 complete dialed to obtain 30 hybrids, and 6 parents. These 36 genotypes were used to estimate General Combining Ability (GCA) and Specific Combining Ability (SCA) effects for 50% days to germination, 50% days to flowering, p...

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📄 99 pages | 🧠 10096 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AMONG SMALLHOLDER IRRIGATION AND NON-IRRIGATION FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

In recent times, the global focus has been on eradicating food insecurity by various international organizations and governments of developing nations. In consonance of the above, this study examined issues of food security among smallholder irrigation and non-irrigation farmers in Kaduna State, ...

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📄 89 pages | 🧠 7668 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFECTS OF 2011 POST- ELECTION VIOLENCE ON LIVELIHOODS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN SAMARU KATAF AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis study was designed to assess the effects of 2011 post- election violence on livelihoods of farm households in Samaru Kataf Agricultural Zone of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify the liveliho...

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📄 94 pages | 🧠 11738 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PRODUCTIVITY OF HUNGRY RICE (Digitaria exilis) IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACTThe study analyzed the productivity of hungry rice (acha) using data collected through structured questionnaire administered to 194 randomly selected acha farmers in Kaduna State. Data were analysed using the stochastic frontier production function, gross margin analysis and the t-test of...

Agricultural Science Type: PROJECT

📄 96 pages | 🧠 12468 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EFFECT OF TILLAGE, SORGHUM/DESMODIUM INTERCROP AND FERTILIZER RATES ON SOIL QUALITY IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA

ABSTRACTSoils of the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria are continuously and intensively cultivated resulting in soil quality degradation, accelerated soil erosion and soil nutrient depletion. This study on effect of tillage, sorghum/Desmodium intercrop and fertilizer rates on soil quality was co...

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📄 90 pages | 🧠 10372 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PROVENANCE VARIATION FOR MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND OIL CONTENT IN SOME Jatropha curcas L.

 ABSTRACTTwenty one provenances of Jatropha curcas L. collected from seven states of the Northwestern Nigeria and established in a provenance trial at the Institute for Agricultural Research farm, Samaru, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria were evaluated using Principal Component Analys...

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📄 96 pages | 🧠 8493 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SOYA BEAN PRODUCTION UNDER SASAKAWA GLOBAL 2000 PROJECT IN KADUNA STATE, NIGER

The study was conducted to evaluate economics of soyabean production under Sasakawa Global 2000 project in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the relevant socio-economic characteristics of soya bean producers under SG 2000 Project, analyse costs and retur...

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📄 98 pages | 🧠 9964 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ECONOMICS OF EARLY MATURING MAIZE VARIETIES IN SAFANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis study examined the economics of early maturing maize varieties in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria. Using random sampling techniques,300 maize farmers were selected randomly across 10 communities in the Local Government. Data obtained were analyzed using Descrip...

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📄 100 pages | 🧠 8467 words | 📚 5 chapters

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SYMBIOTIC NITROGEN FIXATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOIL NITROGEN BY GROUNDNUT (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L) GENOTYPES IN THE NORTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACTEvaluation of existing groundnut genotypes for nitrogen fixation may be useful as selection criteria for high nitrogen fixation thereby minimizing the high cost of inorganic fertilizer and its associated environmental consequences. The objectives of this study were to determine symbiotic ...

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📄 84 pages | 🧠 6983 words | 📚 5 chapters

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