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Adoption of Recommended Agrochemical Practices among Crop Farmers in Kaduna and Ondo States, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2015
This study assessed the level of adoption of recommended practices of agrochemicals among crop farers in Kaduna and Ondo States of Nigeria. It measured the perception of farmers on pesticides and their knowledge on the harmful effects of pesticides.
Fadlullah Olayiwola Issa, T. K. Atala, J. G. Akpoko, S. A. Sanni   +3 more
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Institutional Factors Influencing Crop Farmers Adoption of Recommended Agrochemical Practices in Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2017
This study examined the institutional factors influencing adoption of recommended practices of agrochemicals among crop farers in Kaduna and Ondo States of Nigeria.
Fadlullah Olayiwola Issa, Hauwa Joyce Kagbu   +1 more
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Efficiency of the main application of fertilizers and top dressing of tomato under drip irrigation on ordinary chernozems of the Rostov region

Овощи России, 2022
Relevance. In modern vegetable growing in the southern and central regions of Russia, new scientific developments are widely used, including the use of new varieties and hybrids, a drip irrigation system, fertigation with soluble fertilizers with ...
V. A. Borisov, V. S. Sosnov, A. M. Menshikh, I. Yu. Vasyuchkov   +3 more
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A comparative cost-benefit analysis between fairtrade certified and non-certified cocoa production in the South-West region of Cameroon

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 2021
In order to promote cocoa agroforestry by encouraging cocoa farmers to integrate fruit trees inside their cocoa orchards, cocoa certification was initially launched since 2012 in Cameroon.
Achille Jean Jaza Folefack, Fréderic Simon Ngwack, George Achu Muluh, Maria Geitzenauer, Syndhia Mathe   +4 more
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RESPONSE OF A NEWLY RECLAIMED CALCAREOUS SOIL AT THE EASTERN RIM OF EL FAYOUM DEPRESSION TO AGROCHEMICAL AMENDMENT FOR SUSTAINING ITS AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION [PDF]

Fayoum Journal of Agricultural Research and Development, 2007
Agricultural utilization of desert marginal soils at El FayoumGovernorate edges is of importance to support the local farmer incomes,particularly under the best and suitable management practices of land andavailable water resources.
Samir A.M. Moussa, Mohamed S.A. Ewees, Atif A. Awadalla   +2 more
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Agrochemical-driven metal accumulation in food crops and associated socio-ecological impacts: an integrated ICP-OES-based assessment in Ethiopian smallholder farming systems [PDF]

Environmental Science: Advances
The increasing use of agrochemicals has improved agricultural productivity in Ethiopia but raised concerns regarding environmental contamination, food safety, and human health.
Adane Kassa, Jenbrie Molla, Zewdu Abebe, Minbale Endaye, Getaneh Firew, Adane Abebe, Mulunesh Alemayehu   +6 more
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Understanding Agrochemical Overuse in Bangladesh: Evidence from Farmers in Naogaon District

International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources
The increasing use of agrochemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, has significantly enhanced agricultural productivity in Bangladesh. However, excessive application has resulted in severe environmental and health consequences, such as soil ...
Md Shamsul Alam, Md Asduzzaman Kiron
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GENDER FACTORS IN PRODUCTION OF AFRICAN EGGPLANT (Solanum gilo) IN ABIA STATE NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR EXTENSION EDUCATION [PDF]

Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, 2016
This study on gender factors in the production of African eggplant (Solanum gilo) was conducted in Abia State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 120 farmers (60 male and 60 female African eggplant farmers) on who ...
Beatrice N ONUNKA, Christopher Ogbonna EMEROLE, Chima Innocent EZEH   +2 more
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Smallholder Farmers’ Risk Perceptions of Agrochemical Use in Morogoro District, Tanzania

Journal of Science, Innovation and Creativity
Although the widespread use of agrochemicals by smallholder farmers has contributed to improved crop production, their inappropriate application has raised serious concerns regarding human health and environmental degradation.
Isdory Mligo
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Influence of On-farm Pesticide Practices and Processing Methods on Pesticide Residue Levels in Potato Tubers (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Nyandarua County, Kenya

Journal of Food Protection
In Kenya, the extensive use of agrochemicals in potato farming raises concerns about pesticide residues in potato tubers and products. This study aimed to document the pesticide application practices of potato farmers in Nyandarua County, Kenya and ...
Millicent Kanario, Joseph Wafula Matofari, John Masani Nduko   +2 more
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