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APPLICATION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENT AND STABILITY ANALYSES TO SOME TRAITS IN FORAGE LEGUMES
(Tropical and Subtropical agroecosystems, 2021-06-18) Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman; Oluwafemi Oluwatosin Lawal; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; Felicia Motunrayo Olooto; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Hakeem Ishola
Background. Availability of quality feed in adequate quantity for animals is a perennial problem. Its search results in conflicts between crop farmers and herders. Objectives. This research investigated three forage legumes in order to determine the most yielding, adaptable and important traits that could be used for forage improvement. Methodology. The forage legumes were laid out in randomised complete block design across three environments. Data collected on growth and yield parameters were subjected to ANOVA, principal component analysis (PCA) and stability analysis using additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI). Results The result showed that there was significant (p < 0.05) difference among the forage legumes for vegetative traits, stress traits and yield, hence, they could be through breeding. For biomass yield, PC1 and PC2 accounted for 75.16 and 24.84% of G x E respectively based on AMMI. Lablab purpureus is the most yielding, stable, adapted to rain forest and savannah zones, with yield of 28,948.69 kg/ha. PCA revealed that the first three PCs accounted for 87% of the total variation. There was positive and significant association between biomass yield and vegetative traits. Implication. Flourishing vegetative growth is a good indicator of biomass yield. Conclusion. It is recommended that extension agents should encourage the adoption of lablab for production of feeds for ruminants, as it can serve as sustainable land use measure considering the modern restriction on land availability for grazing and solution to incessant pastoral and crop farmers crises in the tropics.
APPLICATION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENT AND STABILITY ANALYSES TO SOME TRAITS IN FORAGE LEGUMES
(Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems Journal, 2021) Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman; Oluwafemi Oluwatosin Lawal; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; Felicia Motunrayo Olooto; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Hakeem Ishola
Background. Availability of quality feed in adequate quantity for animals is a perennial problem. Its search results in conflicts between crop farmers and herders. Objectives. This research investigated three forage legumes in order to determine the most yielding, adaptable and important traits that could be used for forage improvement. Methodology. The forage legumes were laid out in randomised complete block design across three environments. Data collected on growth and yield parameters were subjected to ANOVA, principal component analysis (PCA) and stability analysis using additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI). Results The result showed that there was significant (p < 0.05) difference among the forage legumes for vegetative traits, stress traits and yield, hence, they could be through breeding. For biomass yield, PC1 and PC2 accounted for 75.16 and 24.84% of G x E respectively based on AMMI. Lablab purpureus is the most yielding, stable, adapted to rain forest and savannah zones, with yield of 28,948.69 kg/ha. PCA revealed that the first three PCs accounted for 87% of the total variation. There was positive and significant association between biomass yield and vegetative traits. Implication. Flourishing vegetative growth is a good indicator of biomass yield. Conclusion. It is recommended that extension agents should encourage the adoption of lablab for production of feeds for ruminants, as it can serve as sustainable land use measure considering the modern restriction on land availability for grazing and solution to incessant pastoral and crop farmers crises in the tropics.
APPLICATION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENT AND STABILITY ANALYSES TO SOME TRAITS IN FORAGE LEGUMES
(2021-02-22) Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman; Oluwafemi Oluwatosin Lawal; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; Felicia Motunrayo Olooto; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Hakeem Ishola
Background Availability of quality feed in adequate quantity for animals is a perennial problem. Its search results in conflicts between crop farmers and herders. Objectives. This research investigated three forage legumes in order to determine the most yielding, adaptable and important traits that could be used for forage improvement. Methodology. The forage legumes were laid out in randomised complete block design across three environments. Data collected on growth and yield parameters were subjected to ANOVA, principal component analysis (PCA) and stability analysis using additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI). Results The result showed that there was significant (p < 0.05) difference among the forage legumes for vegetative traits, stress traits and yield, hence, they could be through breeding. For biomass yield, PC1 and PC2 accounted for 75.16 and 24.84% of G x E respectively based on AMMI. Lablab purpureus is the most yielding, stable, adapted to rain forest and savannah zones, with yield of 28,948.69 kg/ha. PCA revealed that the first three PCs accounted for 87% of the total variation. There was positive and significant association between biomass yield and vegetative traits. Implication. Flourishing vegetative growth is a good indicator of biomass yield. Conclusion. It is recommended that extension agents should encourage the adoption of lablab for production of feeds for ruminants, as it can serve as sustainable land use measure considering the modern restriction on land availability for grazing and solution to incessant pastoral and crop farmers crises in the tropics. Keywords: Forage production; lablab; pastoral and crop farmers crises; G x E analysis; sustainable land use; extension message RESUMEN Antecedentes. La disponibilidad de alimentos de calidad en cantidad adecuada para los animales es un problema permanente. Su búsqueda da como resultado conflictos entre agricultores y pastores. Objetivo. Este trabajo investigó tres leguminosas forrajeras mediante un diseño de bloques completos al azar en tres ambientes, con el fin de determinar su productividad, adaptabilidad y otros caracteres de importancia para la mejora del forraje. Metodología. Los parámetros de crecimiento y rendimiento se analizaron mediante ANOVA, análisis de componentes principales (PCA) y análisis de estabilidad utilizando el efecto principal aditivo y la interacción multiplicativa (AMMI). Resultado. Se hallaron diferencias significativas entre las leguminosas forrajeras para los rasgos vegetativos, relacionados al estrés y el rendimiento, lo que sugiere su utilidad como material de Mejoramiento genético. Para el rendimiento de biomasa, el PC1 y PC2 representaron el 75,16 y el 24,84% de la interacción Gen × Amb (AMMI). Lablab (Lablab purpureus) fue la más productiva (28948.69 kg/ha), estable, y adaptada a zonas de selva tropical y sabana. Las tres primeras PC representaron el 87% de la variación total. Hubo asociación positiva entre el rendimiento de biomasa y los rasgos vegetativos. Implicación. El crecimiento vegetativo floreciente es un buen indicador del rendimiento de biomasa. Conclusión. Se recomienda que los extensionistas fomenten la adopción de lablab para la alimentación de rumiantes, ya que puede servir como una medida de uso sostenible de la tierra considerando la restricción moderna en la disponibilidad de tierra para pastoreo y las problemáticas para la producción de forrajes y cultivos en los trópicos. Palabras clave: Producción de forraje; Lablab; problemáticas en la producción de forraje y cultivos; análisis G x A; uso sustantable del suelo; extensión rural.
Cheese marketing amongst marketers in Kwara state, Nigeria: An economic analysis approach
(International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 2021-08-20) Taofeekat Temitope Sulaimon; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu
This study assessed the economics of cheese marketing amongst marketers in Kwara State. Specifically, the study examined the costs and returns to cheese marketing, assessed the market efficiency of cheese marketing, determined the marketing margins, described the structure of the cheese market and determined the factors influencing net returns of cheese marketing among marketers in the study area. A three stage sampling technique was employed in the selection of 120 cheese marketers. Data were collected using an interview schedule. Descriptive statistics, marketing efficiency model, marketing margin, Herfindahl Index, and multiple regression analysis were employed. The study revealed a monthly gross margin of N107, 778 with a marketing efficiency of 184.9% which implied that the marketing activities were efficiently implemented. The Herfindahl index value of 0.012 revealed a modest and sparsely populated cheese market. The estimated average marketing margin was N58.3 per kg of cheese. N102, 038 was revealed as the net income on cheese marketing on monthly basis with rate of return on investment (RORI) of 0.59. Therefore, cheese marketing is feasible, lucrative and investment worthy. The purchase cost (p<0.05), spoilage cost (p<0.01), storage cost (p<0.01) and marketing margin (p<0.01) were the statistically significant variables determining the net returns to cheese marketing among marketers in the study area. The study recommended the improvement of storage facilities to reduce spoilage and increase efficiency which could attract more able-bodied youth to work and invest in the industry.
EFFECT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA (1981-2020)
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (IJARMS), 2021-12-18) Sulaimon Temitope Taofeekat; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; Abiola Temitope Christianah
Foreign Direct Investment is seen as an important source of economic growth in the present global economic environment. Most countries strive to attract FDI because of its acknowledged advantages as a tool of economic development. Thus, the study has the specific objectives of investigating empirically the effect of FDI on economic growth and sectoral output growth from 1980-2020. To achieve these objectives, data were obtained from World Bank’s World Development Indicators. Neoclassical growth model was used as a theoretical background in the study. The study estimated unit root test using Augmented Dickey-Fuller test, it was discovered that government final consumption expenditure, export of goods and services, and gross fixed capital formation were significant at first difference while other variables were significant at level. As a result, regression analysis, using Autoregressive Distributive Lag technique was employed. The results show that current foreign direct investment has positive effect on economic growth, FDI 3 years ago has positive effect on manufacturing output growth and finally, current FDI has negative effect on agricultural output growth. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others, that policy makers should target policies on promoting FDI inflow in order to achieve increase in manufacturing output growth and economic growth.
Leadership Effectiveness of Zonal Extension Officers by Extension Agents in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme, Nigeria
(Naional Cereals Research Institute, Nigeria, 2022-12-31) Ololade Abdulrahman; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; E Udoma
In the structure of the Kwara Agricultural Development Programme, the position of Zonal Extension Officers (ZEO) is vital and central to the execution of the extension programmes which are implemented through the frontline Extension Agents. The study examined the leadership effectiveness of the Zonal Extension Officers (ZEOs) in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme, factors that hindered the leadership effectiveness of ZEOs and the demographic characteristics of ZEOs and Extension Agents (EAs) in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme. One hundred and thirty (130) EAs and four (4) ZEOs were purposively selected for the study. Primary data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive statistics while the hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-Square Statistics. Results of the study revealed that 94.6% of the EAs and all four ZEOs acquired tertiary education. The EAs and the ZEOs had an average of 8.01 and 5 years of field experience respectively. Furthermore, 59.2%, 58.5% and 50% of ZEOs were effective only in clarifying the organization’s goals, ineffective in staff motivation and communication respectively. There was a significant relationship between level of education (χ2 = 47.53, p=<0.05), years of experience (r=0.27, p=<0.05) of EAs and perceived leadership effectiveness of ZEOs. Based on the empirical evidence, the ZEOs need to improve their job performances. Extension personnel should acquire tertiary education with cognate field experience before they could function as ZEOs for optimum effectiveness.
Leadership Effectiveness of Zonal Extension Officers by Extension Agents in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme, Nigeria
(National Cereals Research Institute, Nigeria., 2022-12-31) Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu; E Udoma; Oladele Gafaru Bello
In the structure of the Kwara Agricultural Development Programme, the position of Zonal Extension Officers (ZEO) is vital and central to the execution of the extension programmes which are implemented through the frontline Extension Agents. The study examined the leadership effectiveness of the Zonal Extension Officers (ZEOs) in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme, factors that hindered the leadership effectiveness of ZEOs and the demographic characteristics of ZEOs and Extension Agents (EAs) in Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme. One hundred and thirty (130) EAs and four (4) ZEOs were purposively selected for the study. Primary data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive statistics while the hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Chi-Square Statistics. Results of the study revealed that 94.6% of the EAs and all four ZEOs acquired tertiary education. The EAs and the ZEOs had an average of 8.01 and 5 years of field experience respectively. Furthermore, 59.2%, 58.5% and 50% of ZEOs were effective only in clarifying the organization’s goals, ineffective in staff motivation and communication respectively. There was a significant relationship between level of education (χ2 = 47.53, p=<0.05), years of experience (r=0.27, p=<0.05) of EAs and perceived leadership effectiveness of ZEOs. Based on the empirical evidence, the ZEOs need to improve their job performances. Extension personnel should acquire tertiary education with cognate field experience before they could function as ZEOs for optimum effectiveness
RESPONSE OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) VARIETIES TO MORINGA-BANANA PEEL-MAIZE STALK FERTILIZER AND GRAIN YIELD MODELLING
(Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2021) Oluwafemi Oluwatosin Lawal,; Taibat Moji Yusuf,; Olawale Mashood Aliyu,; Adebayo Oloake,; Stephen Kayode Subair; Nofiu Babatunde Nofiu
Low soil nutrient limit maize production in Nigeria, and inorganic fertilizer used in augmenting yield are expensive and hazardous. Objective. In search for a sustainable alternative, the effect of methods of application (foliar and incorporated) of different levels of moringa-banana peel-maize stalk fertilizer (MBPF) on the growth and yield of different maize varieties was investigated. Methodology. Pot and field experiments were conducted. Each experiment consisted of 2 x 4 x 6 factorial combinations. In the pot experiment, the treatments were laid out in CRD while RCBD was used in the field experiment. All treatments were replicated three times. Data collected on agronomic, aesthetic and yield traits were subjected to ANOVA using SAS 9.4 version. PCA was done, thereafter, structural equation model (SEM) was constructed, and GGE biplot used to cluster treatment interaction using GEAR 4.1 version. Result. The results of both pot and field experiments had similar trend except that pot experiment had reduced height, poor phenotypic appeal and reduced grain yield. The result showed that mode of application, fertilizer treatments and maize varieties had significant (p<0.05) mean square for grain yield. 120N+50P+40K and 100N+40P+30K rate of MBPF applied to single cross hybrids (SCH) with grain yield of 1.85 t/ha clustered with standard national recommended rate of NPK fertilizer. Grain yield was in the order of SCH LY1312-11 > SCH check > Double-cross hybrid > Three-way hybrid > Top-cross hybrid > OPV-STR. Implication. MBPF was most effective when incorporated into the soil a week before planting. Conclusion. Therefore, MBPF at 120N+50P+40K and 100N+40P+30K are sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to inorganic fertilizer.

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