Vol 3, No 2 (2015)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/jas.v3i2

Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, September 2015

Table of Contents

Articles

What drives smallholder farmers’ crop production choices in Central Zambia? Lessons from the 2012/2013 agricultural season
Kabwe Harnadih Mubanga, Bridget Bwalya Umar, Jane Muchabi, Chishimba Mubanga
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Extending Postharvest Longevity and Improving Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria Ananasa Duch Cv. ‘Gaviota’) Fruit by Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment
Mahsa Geransayeh, Sadegh Sepahvand, Vahid Abdossi
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17-36
Volatility Analysis and Volatility Spillover Analysis of Indonesia's Coffee Price Using Arch/Garch, and Egarch Model
Meinar Fithria Rahayu, Wen-I Chang, Ratya Anindita
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37-48
Analysis of Effects of Agriculture Intervention Using Propensity Score Matching
Peter Josephat, Rose Likangaga
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49-60
Response of Tomato Variety (Roma F) Yield to Different Mulch Materials and Staking in Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Ogundare S. K., Babatunde I. J., Etukudo O. O.
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61-70
Operations Scheduling of Sugarcane Production Using Classical GERT Method (Part I: Land Preparation, Planting and Preserve Operations)
Nasim Monjezi, Mohammad Javad Sheikhdavoodi, Hasan Zakidizaji, Afshin Marzban, Mahmood Shomeili
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71-84
Operations Scheduling of Sugarcane Production Using Classical Gert Method (Part Ii: Preserve Operations, Harvesting and Ratooning)
Nasim Monjezi, Mohammad Javad Sheikhdavoodi, Hasan Zakidizaji, Afshin Marzban, Mahmood Shomeili
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85-96
Evaluating Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken System with Flock Size Trends in a Participatory Research on Improved Management Practices in Kenya
Joseph Mutitu Ndegwa, Patricia Norrish, Derek Shepherd, Catherine Kimani, Anne Wachira, Donald Siamba, Roger Mead
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97-113
Yield and Iron Toxicity Response of Rice Cultivars to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Application Rates in Lowland Ecology of Moist Savanna of Northern Nigeria
Sunday Gbenga Aderibigbe, Olalekan Suleiman Sakariyawo, Kehinde Adebayo Okeleye, Sylvester O Oikeh, Francis E Nwilene, Olupomi Ajayi, Christopher John Okonji, Akeem A Oyekanmi
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114-128
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Plant Powders, Cow Dung Ash and Malathion Dust against Callosobruchus Chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) On Chickpea in Jole Andegna: Southern Ethiopia
Kebebush Tesema, Henok Kurabachew, Teferra F. Tadesse
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129-144
Evaluating Interventions Uptake in Indigenous Chicken Production in a Participatory Research with Smallholder Farmers in Kenya
Joseph Mutitu Ndegwa, Roger Mead, Patricia Norrish, Derek Shepherd, Catherine Kimani, Anne Wachira, Donald Siamba
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145-165
Extra-gonadal Sperm Reserve and Daily Sperm Production of Male Rabbits Fed Diets Supplemented with Cerium Oxide
Olufemi Adesanya Adu, M Kudi Ladipo, Oyefeso Sesan David, Iyabo Wuraola Akinmuyisitan
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166-174
Cuba’s Agricultural Transformations
Armando Nova González, Mario A Gonzalez-Corzo
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175-193
New insulation fiberboards from sunflower cake with improved thermal and mechanical properties
Philippe EVON, Justine Vinet, Matthieu Rigal, Laurent Labonne, Virginie Vandenbossche, Luc Rigal
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194-211
Impact of Border Strip and Flood Method of Irrigation on Wheat Cultivation in the Malaprabha Command Area of Karnataka
Shreeshail Rudrapur, B. L. Patil
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212-218
Time Matters: Effectiveness of Steaming Times on Forage for Animal Consumption
Leslie Serrano, Leslie Dodd, Bethanie Wood, Jeremy D'Antoni, Joey Mehlhorn
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219-226
Food Security
Aparna Nayak
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227-236
Assessment of the Fiscal Performance of Bee Keeping For Employment Generation and Poverty Reduction in Osun State, Nigeria
Adebo G. M., Osundare F. O.
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237-247
Preliminary Study, Risk Analysis and HACCP in Cold Chain System, Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna in Moluccas
Grasiano Warakano Lailossa
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248-257
Sorghum Accessions for Use as Cover Crops and Biofuel Feedstocks
Abram Jared Bicksler, John B Masiunas
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258-273
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Richard Williams
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