Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary

    
Online ISSN: 2617-3077
Print ISSN: 2617-3131

Quarterly Published (4 Issues Per Year)

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Volume 3 Issue 4 (2020)

Growth, Morphological and Yield Characteristics of Five Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Varieties Treated with Organic-Based Fertilizers

Authors : Clement Michael ; Belinda A. Tad-awan ; Timothy Oluwafemi Ajiboye ; Ighere Dickson. A.
Abstract:
The study was carried out to evaluate the best organic-based fertilizer for potato production as well as the best performing variety based on resistance to pests and diseases and yield characteristics, five potato varieties were grown under two different organic-based fertilizer with without organic fertilizer application as the control. The results showed that no significant difference among the treatments but plant applied with BSU grower’s compost had the highest percent survival at 60 DAP. Plants with no application of organic fertilizer had moderately vigorous growth, while plants applied with BSU Grower’s compost and vermicompost were highly vigorous. At 90 DAP all plants were vigorous and no significant differences were observed among the five varieties on plant vigour. There were significant differences among the plants applied with different organic-based fertilizers on treatments on the number and weight of marketable tuber yields. Similar results were obtained among the varieties with Igorota recording the highest number and heaviest marketable tubers with 209 and 17.8 kg/m2, respectively. Plants applied with BSU Grower’s compost and vermicompost were observed to be highly resistant to leaf miner and with no significant differences among the five varieties. No significant differences were observed in the different treatments and the varieties on their resistance to late blight.

Pages: 46-53

The Effect of Institutional Factors in Marketing of Agricultural Products by Cooperative Farmers

Authors : Obiadi Adaobi J. ; Prof. Nwankwo Frank O. ; Ezeokafor Uche R. ; Ekwere Gabriel E.
Abstract:
This study was carried out to examine the effect of institutional factors in marketing of agricultural products by cooperative farmers in Anambra State of Nigeria. Four specific objective The study focused on four specific objectives which were to; examine the socio-economic characteristicsof the cooperative farmers and its effect on market participation; determine the quantum and value of agricultural produce that had been marketed; identify the extent to which agricultural market participation of the framer is influenced by institutional factors such as market information, organizational support, use of grades and standards, and legal environment; and make recommendations based on the findings. Three hypotheses were also tested.  Descriptive survey design was used for the study where seven hundred and ten (710) was used as sample size. Findings revealed that market disposition of the member was not related to duration of membership which implied that cooperative experience do not have substantial influence on marketing decisions. Farmers affirmed institutional factors such as influence of tradition and cultural practices; legal environment relating to laws governing sale of agricultural products, land tenure system, organizational supports from the government, availability of market information; and use of grades and standards in agricultural marketing significantly influenced their marketing decisions. It was further revealed that institutional factors have no influence on market participation of the cooperative farmers. In conclusion institutional factors have significant influence on marketing decisions while socio-economic characteristics of members have no significant influence on market participation by the cooperative farmers. Based on the findings, it was further recommended that government should always create an enabling environment to encourage farmers to continue to participate in agricultural markets. They can do this by re-examining laws and regulation that appear to impact negatively on farm production and agricultural marketing. This may include abrogation of the land tenure Act that has over the years, hindered access to agricultural farmlands by individual farmers among others.

Pages: 35-45

Egg Quality Characteristics of Three Genotypes of Layers As Affected by Holding Period in the Derived Savannah Zone of Nigeria

Authors : Olawumi Simeon ; Akinsola Kehinde ; Olawumi Stephen ; Amana Charles ; Ahutu Ismaila ; Iyaode Ifelayo ; Alexander Daniel
Abstract:
Freshness of an egg is a desirable factor for both domestic and industrial usage. The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of genotype and holding period on external and internal egg qualities. The three genotypes whose eggs were collected for laboratory analysis are Isa Brown (IB), Dominant black (DB) and Bovan Nera (BN). Freshly laid eggs were collected from the strains and divided into four different groups as follows: day 1, 10, 20 and 30. The 1st group was measured on first day, 2nd group on 10th day, 3rd group on 20th day while, the 4th group was on 30th day after oviposition. External egg quality traits measured included egg weight, length and width, while the internal qualities are albumen and yolk indices. Haugh unit was calculated by mathematical formular. Analyzed results showed that the three genotypes differed significantly in egg weight, egg length and shell thickness. IB genotype was superior to other genotypes in egg weight. There was no significant differences among the genotypes in other traits including Haugh unit. In addition, almost all the measured traits were significantly affected by holding period. Egg weight, albumen height and yolk height declined in mean values as the storage time increased. Haugh Unit which is a determinant of egg quality also declined sharply from day 1 to 30. It is therefore, suggested that eggs stored under room temperature is not fit for consumption after 10th day.

Pages: 30-34