There are methods to increase fertilizer nitrogen use efficiency through optical sensor-based nitrogen application; however, the sensors are expensive and cost prohibitive to farmers in the developing world. This study evaluated a novel, reduced cost, prototype, and optical sensor to determine if it could be used with the same level of accuracy as a commercial sensor. The stability of the proto...

This study reports the analysis of agricultural extension gap among four improved bread wheat varieties at Arsi Robe district, Zone, along with their management practices under farmers ’condition to enhance farmers’ knowledge and skill on production.

the purpose of this study was analyzing the skill of khoram abad township wheat farmers regarding mechanization. this research was applied research and, based on methodology, was descriptive and correlative. wheat farmers of khoram abad township, (n=18597) were considered as statistical population. based on krejcie and morgan table, 377 ones were selected as sample. in this study, cluster rando...

Over the last two years, Congress and farm groups have worked to find a policy formula that would be acceptable as a foundation for the next farm bill. Most ideas that have been floated— and that are finding some favor in the House of Representatives— largely continue the general thrust of current programs: some fixed payments, guaranteed minimum prices for farmers, and perhaps a new countercyc...

the present study was conducted in the central region of khyber pakhtunkhwa (kpk), pakistan comprising seven districts: peshawar, charsadda, nowshera, mardan, swabi, kohat and hangu, during 2010. the objective was to analyze the perceived effect of farmer field school (ffs) approach on farmers’ capacity in controlling pre- and post- harvest losses. descriptive statistics were used to analyze th...

Investigation was carried out from June to August 2009. A total of 40 fish farmers were selected from northwest two upazila namely Debigonj (n=20) and Boda (n=20) where both men and women were targeted. Focus group discussion (FGD) and cross-check interview were conducted to get an overview on carp farming. From 1991-1995, 1996-2000 and after 2000; 17.5%, 45% and 37.5% of fish farmers started c...

Martin, Daniel Thomas M.S., Purdue University, May 2014. Wheat Stored in Triple Layer Plastic Bags: Protection Against the Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curcilionidae) and the Effect of Air Leaks on Hermetic Storage. Major Professor: Dr. Larry L. Murdock. The Purdue Improved Crop Storage system is a triple layer high-density polyethylene storage technology that has proven to be...