Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Food Security and Economic Growth in Nigeria Introduction: Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy, serving as a major source of livelihood for a significant portion of the population and contributing to the country’s food security and economic growth. With its abundant natural resources, diverse climatic conditions, and vast … Read more
EXTRACTION OF OIL EXTRACTED FROM PINEAPPLE (Ananas comosus) PEELS FOR PRODUCTION OF PERFUME This study investigated the chemical composition of the oil derived from pineapple (Ananas comosus) peels in order to discover potential applications for the oils. Significant amounts of important food commodities, as well as their parts, byproducts, and residues, have been lost and … Read more
Chapter one After the unification of the Southern and Northern protectorates in 1914, Nigeria was able to emerge on the map as a single nation-state for the first time. This consolidation resulted in the establishment of the British method of government. Prior to the establishment of colonial administration in1914, the various areas of Nigeria had … Read more
INTRODUCTION The cultivation of tilapias in aquaculture is a prime illustration of the success that can be achieved by a species group when it is relocated outside of its normal zone of distribution. The current contribution of the group is around 3.8 percent of the total global production of cultured fish and shellfish, which is … Read more
INTRODUCTION Agrochemicals are exceedingly dangerous and have been associated with serious issues with human health and the environment (Briggs et al, 1989). One of the major causes of ground water contamination is the extensive use of agrochemicals in agricultural areas (Singh et al., 2004) Despite only making up 20% of the world’s pesticide consumption, less … Read more
Food Availability AND Collaboration Techniques With Agricultural Farming Households And Individuals INTRODUCTION Individuals who are malnourished as a result of a lack of physical availability to food, as well as a lack of social or economic access to adequate food, are said to be suffering from food insecurity. Food insecurity manifests itself in physical symptoms … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is a horticultural crop produced and consumed throughout the world (Nunes, 2008). Worldwide consumption is second only to potato as a vegetable (FAO, 2012; Javanmardi and Kubota, 2006). Tomato belongs to the Solanaceae family and has its origin in the South American Andes (Naika et al., … Read more
LENGTH-WEIGHT RELATIONSHIP, CONDITION FACTOR AND GROWTH OF NILE TILAPIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Fish were the first vertebrate animals to evolve and have since given rise to all the vertebrate animals found in water and on land. Fossils of fish have been dated back to the Cambrian period around 530 million years … Read more
INTRODUCTION According to Education for All (EFA) Global Monitoring Report (2015) analysis of survey data showed that many countries exhibited persisting rates of part time work by students. This is despite the increased school coverage seen in many countries. The report pointed out that substantial proportion of adolescents continued working alongside their normal schooling activities. … Read more
The effect of climate change on rice production in Enugu State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This study analyzes the effect of climate change on rice production in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study describes the trend in rice production and determines the factors affecting the output of rice in Adamawa. Secondary data from 1990-2015 was used. The … Read more
