Browsing by Author "Yusuf, T. M"

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    Evaluation of Farmyard Manure and Urea on Growth, Yield and Cost benefits of Rice (Zea mays L) (Oryza sativa L) in Southern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria
    (2023-05-21) Olowoake A.A; Afe, A.I; Ojo, J.A; Yusuf, T. M; Subair, S.K
    fordable for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. This study compared the combined effects of farmyard manure and inorganic fertilizers (prilled and granular urea) on growth, yield and cost benefits of rice. Field experiments were carried out in two locations (Malete and Shao) Kwara State, Nigeria during 2018 and 2019 cropping seasons. Seven treatments combinations in a Randomized Complete Block De sign (RCBD), namely: T1: Control, T2: Recommended dose of NPK (100 % N through Indorama Granular Urea), T3: Recommended dose of NPK (100 % N through prilled urea),T4: Full dose of P&K + 75% N through Indorama Granular Urea +25 % N through FYM, T5:Full dose of P&K + 75% N through prilled Urea +25 % N through FYM, T6: Full dose of P&K + 75% N through Indorama Granular Urea, T7: Full dose of P&K + 75% N through Prilled Urea replicated three times each. The highest plant height, leaf area, number of tillers, number of grain /panicle were recorded in T4. The highest grain yield (3332.9, 3,125.3 and 3,400.9, 2,794.7 kg/ha for Malete and Shao respectively in 2018 and 2019. with highest economic returns were also observed in application of T4. It can be con cluded from the findings that integrated application of farmyard manure and inor ganic fertilizer, has the potential of producing a high yield of rice, increase farm income, and enhance farmers' quality of life.
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    RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF LOW SOIL FERTILITY IN NIGERIA; SUSTAINABLE MAIZE CROP PRODUCTION UNDER MORINGA OLEIFERA TECHNOLOGY.
    (AgEcon Search, 2019) Yusuf, T. M; Olowoake, A. A
    The moringa oleifera technology is a soil fertility improvement technique that is environment friendly. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of moringa technology on yield and profitability of maize production. Field experiment was conducted in 2016 and 2017 planting seasons, at the Teaching and Research Farm of Kwara State University, Malete. The study comprised of six treatments including; control with zero addition, 100% MO, 100% NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer, 100% PM, 50% MO +50% NPK and 50%MO +50% PM all at the rate of 60 kg N/ha. The experiment was laid out in a RCB design with three replicates. Data were collected on maize growth parameters; crop yield, cost and returns. These were subjected to statistical and economic viability analyses. Results showed that application of the mixed MO leaves +NPK significantly (P< 0.05) increased the growth parameters and grain yield of maize and net income. The highest grain yield (4.4 and 4.5t/ha) and net income [ ₦143,500 (US$ 448.44) were obtained from the mixture in 2016 and 2017 respectively. On the basis of these findings therefore, the use of moringa based fertilizer ( MO+NPK) at the rate of 60 kg N/ha recommended for adoption by maize farmers.