Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences 

About: Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences is an academic journal published by African Journals OnLine. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Agriculture & Local government area. It has an ISSN identifier of 1596-2903. Over the lifetime, 313 publications have been published receiving 1025 citations.

The Use of Seed Extracts of The Physic Nut (JATROPHA CURCAS L.) In The Control of Maize Weevil (SITOPHILUS ZEAMAISE M.) In Stored Maize Grains (ZEA MAYS L)

Abstract: The experiment on the use of Jatropha curcas (L.) seed extracts to control maize weevil ( Sitophilus zeamaise ) was conducted in the Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, between November 2000 and February 2001. Two forms of the seed extracts were used; crude powder extract and crude liquid extracts. Results showed that both the crude powder extract and the crude liquid extract killed Sitophilus zeamaise , but the crude liquid extract was more effective and quicker in action. However, it was observed that efficacy of the two extracts increased with increase in the level of quantity or concentration of the crude powder or crude liquid extract, respectively. Seed viability test carried out about three months after treatment of the extracts on maize seeds showed significant germination over the control. KEY WORDS: Jatropha curcas, sitophilus zeamaise, and Zea mays. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol.2(2) 2003: 86-88

Measuring technical efficiency of urban farms in Uyo metropolis

Abstract: No abstract Keywords: urban farming; technical efficiency; stochastic frontier; population pressure Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4(1) 2005: 91-95

Estimation of Body Weight From Linear Body Measurements In Two Commercial Meat-Type Chicken

Abstract: The prediction of body weight from body girth, keel length and thigh length was studied using one hundred Ross and one hundred Anak Titan broilers. Data were collected on the birds from day-old to 9 weeks of age. Body measurement was regressed against body weight at 9 weeks of age using simple linear and non-linear (exponential and double-log) regression analyses. The relationship between body weight and body measurements were highly significant (P Keywords : Body weight, body measurement, regression function, commercial broilers. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 7 (1) 2008: pp. 57-59

Profit efficiency in broiler production in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract: The study estimated the profit efficiency and its determinants in broiler production in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria using the stochastic frontier profit function approach. A multi- stage random sampling method was used to collect data from sixty(60) broiler farms in the study area for the production year 2004.The stochastic frontier profit function was used to analyze profit efficiency results for broiler production as well as the factors influencing efficiency levels in the study area. The analysis of data revealed that labour cost (wage rate), price of feeds/feed supplements, price of drugs /medication, capital inputs and farm size were the major factors determining profit level. Furthermore, level of education, farming experience, extension contact and gender variables were shown as major factors influencing their efficiency levels. The mean economic efficiency (MEE) is 81.0% implying that profit efficiency could be increased by 19.0% through better use of available resources. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 7(1) 2006: 72-79