A Study on Effects of Sustainable Land Management Practices on Food Security of Beneficiary Households: A Context of Adaptation to Climate Change in the Communes of Malanville and Kouandé in Northern Benin | Chapter 2 | Emerging Issues in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8

 The aim concerning this present work is to resolve the effect of sustainable farming (SLM) measures on the food freedom of households benefiting from mood change resilience through the SLM project in Kouandé and Malanville in northerly Benin (CCRP-SLM). Food security and feed safety are two connected concepts to fare dangers. Food hazards are many traits or events that can indicate attainable health issues.  A survey of 305 builders in two communes in northern Benin was used to acquire socioeconomic data. The u.s. city-square test, With and Without, and CARI techniques were working in STATA 15 softwares to investigate the agreement rate of the SLM measures communicated, in addition to the effects of these measures on benefits' food safety. The results demonstrate that four SLM measures were achieved among those delivered by the PRCC-GDT (Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Soil and Water Conservation, Integrated Agriculture and Livestock Management, and Climate Change Adaptation).CARI's reasoning reveals that 66% of PRCC-GDT benefits and 16% of non-beneficiaries are cuisine-secure. As a result, extension duties and structures need to accelerate their actions on these various measures, through activities to hearten producers on SLM measures in the circumstances of climate change alleviation, in order to guarantee food freedom. As a result, extension instrumentalities or organizations must plan out efforts on these differing measures via exercises to strengthen builders on SLM measures in the context of checking the effects of humidity change and ensuring feed safety.

Author(s) Details:

Ibidon Firmin Akpo,
Research and Analysis Laboratory on Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, P.O. Box: 123, Parakou, Benin.

Filikibirou Tassou Zakari,
Research and Analysis Laboratory on Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, P.O. Box: 123, Parakou, Benin.

Francis Oninkitan Agani,
Research and Analysis Laboratory on Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, P.O. Box: 123, Parakou, Benin.

Kassimou Issaka,
Research and Analysis Laboratory on Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, P.O. Box: 123, Parakou, Benin.

Jacob Afouda Yabi,
Research and Analysis Laboratory on Economic and Social Dynamics (LARDES), Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, P.O. Box: 123, Parakou, Benin.

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Assessing Factors That Influence Low Adoption Rate of Organic Manure in Malosa Extension Planning Area, Zomba-Malawi | Chapter 1 | Emerging Issues in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 6

 This member assessed the factors doing the low endorsement of organic manure in Malosa EPA Zomba, Malawi. Land shame and desertification warn fertile land and the benefits human society comes from its general. On a global scale, around 10 - 20% of dry and 24% of the experience's productive lands are degraded. The study was attended through individual interviews and observation of 94 sampled smallholder laborers. The study used a mixed approach place both subjective and quantitative data were calm. Qualitative data was collected on explanatory statistics about the determinants influencing and motivating society to adopt natural manures in the area. In general, probability inspecting methodology was used to guarantee that all participants were allowed to cooperate equally.The findings disclosed that most farmers are not utilizing organic manure although its advantageous impacts partly because of the ignorance, limited livestock purchase, and lack of markets for organic fertilizer where they must purchase the same. The study has likewise shown a helpful relationship through the Pearson product equivalence between basic manure usage and instruction level and knowledge of these manures' importance, that is statistically significant. Results concerning this study have revealed that most farmers are not utilizing organic fertilizer regardless of its advantageous impacts. This impact is because of the need for more information, limited livestock holding, and markets for organic manure.The study, so, has made the following approvals; farmers should purchase livestock result to have adequate manure for crop result since the widely noticeable question in the use of manure in this place study is to do with the chance and accessibility of fertilizer. Institutions should also confirm that there is a advertise for the manure.

Author(s) Details:

Kneeler Lapozo,
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, The Catholic University of Malawi, Malawi.

Maureen Kapute Mzuza,
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, The Catholic University of Malawi, Malawi.

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Yield Assessment from Selected Growth Parameters of Maize Grown in Embu County, Kenya | Chapter 10 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8

The goal of the current study was to identify the growth stage of the DK8031 maize cultivated in Embu County, Kenya at which the quantity of leaves and plant height best indicate the production of grain and biomass. Irrigation levels and nitrogen rates were designated as the main and sub-plot treatments, respectively, in this RCBD study's split plot layout. With a maize grain yield of 3,968 kg/ha, which was just slightly higher than the observed output of 3,966 kg/ha, the MLR models provided extremely strong predictions of grain production in Season II compared to Season I, making them promising for application in maize farming in Embu County, Kenya. Grain yields were monitored during harvest, and data were kept using SAS and Microsoft Excel (V9.0). While using single factor regression, the best model fits had a correlation coefficient (r) and coefficient of determination (R2) in the eighth week; when using multilinear regression functions, the best model fits had a correlation coefficient (r) and coefficient of determination (R2). The coefficients for the later crop were frequently much lower. Multifactor regression models using the same agronomic traits suggest that the greatest fit for forecasting yield is feasible six weeks after the crop is sown. This is important because it gives the maize producer a chance to decide early on whether to keep upping, cutting back, or discontinuing new crop resource inputs. A move like this promotes resource-efficient maize cultivation for home or commercial usage.

Author(s) Details:

Charles Nyambane Onyari,
Water and Agricultural Resources Management, University of Embu, P.O.Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.

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Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation and Rock Phosphate Fertilizer on Soil Chemical Properties under Selected Green Grams Varieties | Chapter 4 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8

This study set out to ascertain the impact of Rhizobium and rock phosphate fertiliser application on the chemical characteristics of soil in green gramme types. The investigation was conducted over two seasons at the horticulture research farm of Chuka University (November 2019 - January 2020 and February - April 2020). A randomised full block design was used to set up a two by two by two factorial experiment (RCBD). Three variables were used to create a total of eight treatments that were duplicated three times: Rhizobium inoculation (0 and 100 g ha-1), rock phosphate (0 and 30 kg P ha-1), and variety (N26 and KS20). Soil pH, fixed-N, total nitrogen (TN), exchangeable cations (EC), accessible phosphorus (P), total organic carbon (TOC), and exchangeable potassium (K) were sampled and examined before and after green-grams were planted and harvested. The 15th edition of GENSTAT was used to analyse the data (P (leq) 0.05). The combined application of rock phosphate at 30 kg P ha-1 and Rhizobium inoculation at 100 kg ha-1 resulted in a significantly (P(leq)0.05) larger improvement in soil chemical characteristics than other treatments, according to results from both seasons. Although the soil pH (7.54), TN (0.58%), TOC (3.45%), P (68.20 ppm), EC (0.95 CmolKg-1), fixed-N (0.50%), and K values were considerably higher for treatment R1P1KS20 (1.75 CmolKg-1). The treatment R0P0N26, on the other hand, produced significantly (P(leq)0.05) lower results in the soil's pH (5.23), TN (0.04%), TOC (1.86%), P (8.76 ppm), EC (0.21 CmolKg-1), and K. (0.58 CmolKg-1). Rhizobium inoculation in green-grams with rock phosphate is therefore a crucial method for enhancing legume nitrogen fixation. With the use of this technology, farmers may replace the nitrogen and phosphorus in their crops in a way that is both efficient and improves soil fertility management. Based on the results, Rhizobium 100g ha-1 and rock phosphate 30 kg P ha-1, as well as the variety KS20, should be included in a sustainable soil fertility management strategy in Tharaka Nithi County.

Author(s) Details:

F. K. Mbaka,
Department of Plant Sciences, Chuka University, P.O.Box 109-60400, Kenya.

H. O. Ndukhu,
Department of Plant Sciences, Chuka University, P.O.Box 109-60400, Kenya.

G. O. Oloo-Abucheli,
Department of Plant Sciences, Chuka University, P.O.Box 109-60400, Kenya.

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Study on the Influence of Topography and Management Practices on Nitrogen Content of Soils Formed in Biotite-Granite Parent Material on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria | Chapter 07 | Recent Progress in Plant and Soil Research Vol. 5

 The purpose of this research is to examine the nitrogen content of soils produced on biotite-granite parent materials and to suggest management strategies that will ensure the nutrient's availability for long-term crop development. Nitrogen is an important macronutrient for crop growth and output. Soil fertility is one of the key restrictions to long-term crop productivity on the Jos Plateau. Soil fertility is determined by the availability of nitrogen and other important plant nutrients in the soil. A variety of factors, including drainage, texture, and slope steepness, influence nitrogen levels in soils. This research focused on biotite-granite, one of the most important parent materials in the Jos Plateau, taking into account geography and farmer management techniques. The results revealed that the soils had a low nitrogen concentration. The range of surface soils was 0.021-0.140 percent, with a mean of 0.065 percent. For the upper foot slope, middle foot slope, lower foot slope, and depression, the slope facets had means of 0.058 percent, 0.042 percent, 0.069 percent, and 0.103 percent, respectively. Organic matter was substantially linked (r =0.694) with the increased nitrogen concentration in the depression. The profile pit results revealed that soils in the upper foot slope and depression had greater surface contents (0.105 percent and 0.140 percent, respectively), while those in the intermediate foot slope had the lowest. At the surface, the profile pits with and without burnt municipal garbage had 0.150 percent and 0.090 percent, respectively. The T-test resulted in a value of 0.001 for nitrogen and 0.01 to 0.001 for other soil characteristics, showing that the two treatments had significant differences in their means. Crop rotation, cover crop planting, and mixed farming were suggested as management strategies for increasing nitrogen concentration in soils.

Author(S) Details

J. S. Galadima
Department of Geography and Planning, University of JOS. P. M. B. 2084, JOS, Nigeria.

E. A. Olowolafe
Department of Geography and Planning, University of JOS. P. M. B. 2084, JOS, Nigeria.

I. S. Laka
Department of Geography and Planning, University of JOS. P. M. B. 2084, JOS, Nigeria.

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Effect of Application of Organic and Mineral Soil Amendments in a Continuous Cropping System for 10 Years on Chemical and Physical Properties of an Alfisol in Northern Guinea Savanna Zone: Experimental Investigation | Chapter 08 | Recent Progress in Plant and Soil Research Vol. 3

 In Nigeria's northern Guinea savanna, intense maize production has been aided by demographics and a high reliance on maize as a main staple. To maintain soil productivity, intensive land cultivation necessitates the application of synthetic fertilisers and organic amendments on a regular basis. This study looked at the impact of 10 years of maize management strategies and inputs on soil quality. During the rain-fed farming seasons of 2006 and 2007, soil quality was assessed by measuring relevant physical and chemical indicators. Urea fertiliser, cow manure, Centrosema pascuorum, and Vigna unguiculata were used to produce 45 and 90 kg N ha-1, respectively. When compared to single urea, cow dung alone or in combination with sole urea fertiliser at a rate of 90 kg N ha-1 enhanced soil pH, organic carbon, and total nitrogen by 2%, 55%, and 17%, respectively. With the addition of cow dung, cation exchange capacity improved by 26 percent, while bulk density decreased by 18 percent and total porosity increased by 15 percent. Furthermore, over the sole urea treatment, moisture content at field capacity and permanent wilting point rose by 50% and 25%, respectively. Adoption of a balanced fertilisation that blends urea fertiliser with animal manure is recommended to restore or maintain soil fertility for optimal crop yields under comparative long-term soil productivity.

Author(S) Details

Nkechi Mary Eche
Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

Emmanuel Nathan Oyema Iwuafor
Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

Ishaku Yo'ila Amapu
Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

Mary Ann Victoria Bruns
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Penn State University, USA.

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The Effects of Biochar and Farm Yard Manure on Soil Properties and Crop Growth in the Himalayan Agroforestry System | Chapter 14 | Cutting-edge Research in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 8

 Although the population continues to increase and the demand for food grows, many parts of South Asia are experiencing agricultural land degradation and reduced productivity. This paper presents the findings of a study that looked at using biochar and Farm Yard Manure (FYM) at 5t/ha and 20t/ha, respectively, as soil amendments in a coffee agroforestry method in the Nepal Himalaya's mid-hills. There were important (P0.05) positive effects on soil chemical properties, crop growth (height), and crop productivity, according to the report. The pH and SOM of the soil increased significantly, while other soil properties did not change significantly. Plant growth increased significantly after biochar was applied, but crop yields only increased slightly. Biochar applied at low rates in conjunction with FYM appears to have immediate positive effects on plant vegetative growth; however, soil properties and overall crop yields can take longer to improve. The biophysical and chemical quality of the soil is vital for crop production and environmental protection.

Author (s) Details

Deepak K. Gautam
Nepal Agroforestry Foundation (NAF), P.O.Box 9594, Amarawatimarg 35, Koteshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal and Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O.Box 6250, Dhulikhel, Nepal.

Roshan M. Bajracharya
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, P.O.Box 6250, Dhulikhel, Nepal.

Bishal K. Sitaula
Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), P.O.Box 5001, N-1432 As, Norway.

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Research on Dry Matter Production, Nutrient Cycled and Removed as Well as Soil Fertility Changes in Yam-Based Cropping Systems with Herbaceous Legumes in the Guinea-Sudan Zone of Benin | Chapter 9 | New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology Vol. 12

 Deforestation and soil nutrient degradation are common outcomes of traditional yam-based cropping systems (shifting cultivation, slash-and-burn, and short fallow). The aim of this research was to see how yam-based systems with herbaceous legumes affected dry matter (DM) production (tubers, shoots), nutrient removal and recycling, and soil fertility changes. Traditional smallholder systems (1-year fallow of Andropogon gayanus-yam rotation, maize-yam rotation) were compared to yam-based systems with herbaceous legumes (Aeschynomene histrix/maize intercropping-yam rotation, Mucuna pruriens/maize intercropping-yam rotation). The experiment was performed with 32 farmers, eight in each location, during the cropping seasons of 2002 and 2004. A partial nested model with five factors: Year, Replication, Farmer, Site, and Treatment was used to conduct a randomised full block design with four treatments and four replicates for each of them. Dry matter (DM) output (tubers, shoots), nutrient contribution to the systems, and soil properties were studied using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the general linear model (GLM) procedure at depths of 0–10 and 10–20 cm. In contrast to conventional systems, yam-based systems with legumes greatly improved DM removal and recycling, complete N, P, and K recycling or removal, and soil chemical properties (SOM, N, P, K, and pH water). Interactions between treatment, farmer, and year treatment affected yam tuber dry matter development significantly. In yam-based systems with legumes, the amounts of N, P, and K recycled in the yam shoot were substantially higher than in conventional systems.

Author (s) Details

Raphiou Maliki
Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Benin´ (INRAB), P.O.Box 2128, Calavi, Benin

Brice Sinsin
Faculte´ des Sciences Agronomiques de l’Universite´ d’Abomey-Calavi (FSA/UAC), P.O. Box 01-526, Cotonou, Benin

Anne Floquet
Centre Beninois´ pour l’Environnement et le Developpement´ Economique et Social (CEBEDES), P.O.Box 02-331, Cotonou, Benin

Denis Cornet
Centre de Cooperation´ Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement´ (CIRAD), 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France

Eric Malezieux
Centre de Cooperation´ Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement´ (CIRAD), UPR Hortsys, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France

Philippe Vernier
Centre de Cooperation´ Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement´ (CIRAD), 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France

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