Sorghum production in Nigeria: opportunities, constraints, and recommendations

Health Tourism: Opportunities, Constraints, Obstacles and Solutions

Constraints and Adoption of Practices in poultry production in the Northern Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria

This study examined constraints and adoption in poultry production in the Northern Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria. A sample size of 80 respondents comprising of Supervisors of selected farms was used for the study. Data were collected through the use of a structured and validated questionnaire. Data were collected in March 2017. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, mean sc...

Assessment of Honey Production System, Constraints and Opportunities in Ethiopia

Africa is blessed with numerous types of wild honeybees [1]. Ethiopia is one of the countries in the continent which possess huge honey production potential. Owing to its varied ecological and climatic conditions, Ethiopia is the home of diverse flora and fauna in Africa. In Ethiopia, ancient tradition for beekeeping is stretched back into the millennia of the country’s early history which crea...

Challenges and Opportunities in Tomato Production Chain and Sustainable Standards

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an important member of the Solanaceae family. It is mainly used as food and cash crop globally. Tomato also serves as an ornamental plant in some parts of the world. In urban areas, this crop is included in the foodscaping systems where it is grown in hanging baskets, growing pots and aquaponics for aesthetic and food purposes. Tomato production is m...

Labour Migration and Rural Agricultural Production in Southwestern Nigeria

In recent years, Nigeria witnessed significant labour migration coupled with reduction in rural agricultural productivity. Youths abandoned farms for ventures with high returns and less drudgery in cities thus labour availability in peak agricultural seasons became scarce. The declining farm population constituting mostly women and old men are not capable of producing sufficient food for the no...