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Effect of agricultural insurance as a climate change adaptation strategy by arable crop farmers in Delta state, Nigeria
The study analyzed effect of agricultural insurance as a climate change adaptation strategy by arable crop farmers in Delta State. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 800 respondents. Data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics and probit regression model. Findings showed that the mean age was 48 years with 59.2% of […]
Assessment of water availability and excreta sanitation in health centres in Owerri West, Imo State, Nigeria
Safe means of excreta disposal and water availability remains a challenge in developing countries. A cross sectional study was conducted to assess water availability and excreta sanitation in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Owerri West, Imo State. Interview with questionnaire, survey tool/checklist, onsite observation and picture-taking were employed to collect data on water availability and […]
Zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of dogs: A community prevalence study in delta state, Nigeria
This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Obiaruku community and its environs of Delta State, Nigeria. A total number of 110 dogs were examined in the different quarters (Ghana Quarters and Izu Quarters) using saline wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques. The study recorded 39.1% prevalence of […]
Assessing trees and vascular epiphyte species diversity in Calabar, Nigeria
This study aimed to explore the species composition, distribution, and diversity of vascular epiphytes on tree species across five locations in Calabar. A total of 250 trees were sampled for vascular epiphytes along five 100-metre transects at each location. The coordinates of each sampled tree, the presence of vascular epiphytes, and their abundance, DBH, and […]
Economic analysis of pig production towards protein sufficiency and food security in the Niger Delta area, Nigeria
The study was carried out to evaluate profitability and efficiency of pig production in the Niger Delta Area, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used in the selection of respondents for the study. Primary data were obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, cost and […]
Assessment of the role of farmers associations in enhancing access to agricultural credit for smallholder crop farmers in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
This study assesses the crucial role played by farmers associations in facilitating access to agricultural credit for smallholder crop farmers in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Collection of primary data from 150 members of MAAN- Maize Association of Nigeria and 150 non-members both randomly selected from 3 intentionally selected Local Government Areas (Yenagoa, Sagbama and Ogbia), Utilizing […]
Physical, chemical and some trace metal analysis of Ugbogui River, Edo State, Nigeria
The physical, chemical parameters and some trace metals of Ugbogui in Edo State, Nigeria were investigated from August 2015 to April 2016. Four stations were studied from upstream to downstream using standard methods. A total of thirty-three (33) physical and chemical characteristics and trace metal contents were examined; Air and water temperatures, depth, transparency, colour, […]
Assessment of youth Perception and Participation in Agriculture in Delta State, Nigeria
The youth constitute an important and dynamic segment of any nation. Hence, their roles in agriculture are very important. This study ascertained youth perception and participation in agriculture in Delta State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the youth’s perception of farming as an occupation, ascertain the level of youth participation in farming activities, […]
Prevalence and Risk Factor of Intestinal Helminthiasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) Co-Infections in Idumuje-Unor Community, Delta State, Nigeria
This study was undertaken to ascertain the prevalence and risk factors for intestinal helminthiasis and lymphatic filariasis co-infection in Idumuje-Unor, a rural community in Delta State. Sedimentation and formalin ethyl acetate concentration was carried out for the determination of helminth eggs in the stool samples. The Filarial Test Strip (AlereTM) and rapid diagnosis test were […]
Implications of terrorism/farmers-herders conflicts on small-scale maize farmers in Agatu local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
This paper examined the implications of terrorism/farmers-herders conflict on small-scale maize farmers in Agatu LGA of Benue state. The responses collected from the questionnaire distributed were analyzed using the multiple regressions model, independent sampled t-test and Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The R2 shows the extent to which the socio-economic characteristics predict the output of maize production […]