Effect of management practice among small scale broilers farmers in igabi local government area of kaduna state Nigeria

Effect of management practice among small scale broilers farmers in igabi local government area of kaduna state Nigeria Introduction Identified of factors affecting the profitability of small-scale broiler farming at rural households under traditional system of rearing, it was decided to conduct a field trial to investigate whether improved management like feed management, water management, […]

DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY OF URBAN-HOUSEHOLDS FOOD SECURITY IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY OF URBAN-HOUSEHOLDS FOOD SECURITY IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Abstract World Food Summit (1996) defined food security as ‘a situation when all people at all times have both physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet their dietary needs for a productive and healthy life’. Within the context of this definition, four distinct variables […]

DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY OF URBAN-HOUSEHOLDS FOOD SECURITY IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY OF URBAN-HOUSEHOLDS FOOD SECURITY IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Introduction/Background In developing country, Agriculture accounts for a significant fraction of production and substantial output is produced for self-consumption. Even more striking are the shares of the labor force living in rural sectors (Ray, 1998). Its activity forms a significant part of the lives of people […]

Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Papaya (Carica papaya) Leaves

Abstract In this study, Papaya leaves were collected in order to investigate the presence of phytochemical composition and proximate constituent. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of bioactive compound saponin and tannin. Results showed that the plant leaves contained Dry Matter 89.60%, Crude Protein 13.1%, Crude Fat 3.5%, Crude Fibre 1.95%, Total Ash 18.3%, NFE 63.1%, […]

The Socio Economic Effects Of Grazing Reserve In Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Right from time, Fulani herdsmen (pastoralists) and farmers in northern and southern Nigeria have been living symbiotically together in communities. But over time, the mutual relationship between the pastoralists and farmers deteriorated, leading to incessant conflicts over land for livestock and agricultural crops respectively. Though, these conflicts […]

IMPACT OF THE RURAL FINANCE INSTITUTION BUILDING PROGRAMME ON THE SOCIO ECONOMIC LIFE OF BENEFICIARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The overall purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of rural finance institution building programme on the socio-economic life of beneficiaries in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the food security status of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries; the impact of RUFIN on beneficiaries’ socio-economic life; ascertained the perceived problems of beneficiaries […]