This paper focuses on an effect of support price toward the growth rate of Sugarcane production: Evidence from Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan by using secondary time series data from the period of 1990-91 to 2013-14. Growth rate model and Cobb-Douglas production function was applied to analyze the data. Every year government of Pakistan announced support price for sugarcane crop, the aimed of announcing supporting price to save the sugarcane producers for achieving the target of sugar production. In Punjab province, since 1990-91 to 2013-14 total growth rate of sugarcane in area, production and yield were increased 2.24%, 4.67% and 2.33% respectively. However, in Sindh Province total growth rate was calculated 1.42% for area, 3.35 for production and 1.78% for yield respectively. The results of regression analysis indicate that the both province`s area and support price have significant relationship with production. However its necessary to increase support price if the support price increase than the farmers take keen interest for cultivating more area under sugarcane with use of modern technologies and also increase the applications of inputs, so that the government of Pakistan should increase support price for promoting the sugarcane production both Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan.
Md. Forhed Bin Khalique, Sarker Md Touhiduzzaman, Md Shahidul Islam. Hilarius Murmu and Md Rasel . “Economic Analysis of Rice Production in Bangladesh” United International Journal for Research & Technology (UIJRT) 1.2 (2019): 08-17.
Trends in Area Production and Productivity of Groundnut in Uttar Pradesh: Fut...inventionjournals
India has been ranking among top three producers of Groundnut in the world, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh being the major producing states in the country. However, there has been a consistent fluctuation in the area and production over the years and across the State. Uttar Pradesh being one of the most populous state in the country has been ranking amongst the top two states as far as mustard production is concerned. However it ranks 8 as far as the production and productivity groundnut is concerned. Groundnut oil being a major cooking medium and groundnut seeds an important ingradient in the processing sector, the paper aims to analyse trends in area, Production and Productivity of Groundnut in Uttar Pradesh with future business implications. Orthogonal polynomial technique has been deployed to examine the trends.
This presentation data is according to 2014 to 2015. and in this presentation we are cover all data of agriculture related government benefit given to agriculture person and state bank of pakistan will provide all benefit to agri person. government reduce price of fertilizer company.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Md. Forhed Bin Khalique, Sarker Md Touhiduzzaman, Md Shahidul Islam. Hilarius Murmu and Md Rasel . “Economic Analysis of Rice Production in Bangladesh” United International Journal for Research & Technology (UIJRT) 1.2 (2019): 08-17.
Trends in Area Production and Productivity of Groundnut in Uttar Pradesh: Fut...inventionjournals
India has been ranking among top three producers of Groundnut in the world, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh being the major producing states in the country. However, there has been a consistent fluctuation in the area and production over the years and across the State. Uttar Pradesh being one of the most populous state in the country has been ranking amongst the top two states as far as mustard production is concerned. However it ranks 8 as far as the production and productivity groundnut is concerned. Groundnut oil being a major cooking medium and groundnut seeds an important ingradient in the processing sector, the paper aims to analyse trends in area, Production and Productivity of Groundnut in Uttar Pradesh with future business implications. Orthogonal polynomial technique has been deployed to examine the trends.
This presentation data is according to 2014 to 2015. and in this presentation we are cover all data of agriculture related government benefit given to agriculture person and state bank of pakistan will provide all benefit to agri person. government reduce price of fertilizer company.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
Priyanka Parvathi, Rattiya Suddeephong Lippe, and Hermann Waibel, Institute of Development and Agricultural Economics, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia conference “Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Asia: Past Experiences and Future Opportunities”. An international conference jointly organized by ReSAKSS-Asia, IFPRI, TDRI, and TVSEP project of Leibniz Universit Hannover with support from USAID and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand December 12–14, 2017.
Effects of Rice Liberalization Law on Rice Production, Farmers’ Wages and Gov...IJAEMSJORNAL
This article estimated the effect of Rice Liberalization Law on rice production, farmers' wages, and government budgets in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The quantitative research design was utilized in this study using the time series data. The results found out that the government budget has a significant role and a positive effect on Philippine rice productions. Finding also suggests that low rice production affects farmers’ wages and income, tantamount to a high price of rice due to the demand and leads to high rice importation. Therefore,it is necessary to increase rice production at a lower cost that will give a positive effect on farmers ' wages and rice market prices. This could result in enticing the younger generation or unemployed citizens to be engaged in farming that will eventually result in to increase in rice production.
Trends In Area Production And Productivity of Groundnut In India: Issues & Ch...QUESTJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: India has been ranking among top three producers of Groundnut in the world, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu being the major producing states in the country. However, there has been a consistent fluctuation in the area and production over the years and across the states. The paper aims to examine the trends in area under cultivation, production and productivity of Groundnut in India by deploying orthogonal polynomial technique on the time series data of fifty years. It also analyses the area and productivity effect as preliminary determinants of production. The major issues and challenges relating to production and productivity of Groundnut have also been dealt with. Concluding remarks suggest some recommendations for augmenting the overall production and its consistency.
This report, by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), provides price recommendations and non-price measures for mandated kharif crops for the 2017-18 market season. The CACP, set up in 1965, was originally called the Agricultural Prices Commission but was given its present name in 1985. It prescribes the minimum support price (MSP) for 23 agricultural commodities to the government. These include 7 cereals, 5 pulses, 7 oilseeds and 4 commercial crops. CACP is attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
In order to arrive at the MSP, the CACP takes into account factors such as cost of production, the overall demand-supply situation, domestic and international prices, changes in input costs, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade, efficient use of resources, and the impact of MSPs on price levels.
The report furnishes most of its data in tables, graphs and charts.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
Agricultural Activities in West Bengal - Concentrated or Dispersed: A Study i...Premier Publishers
The present study is an attempt to explain crop diversification and crop concentration in agriculture in different districts of West Bengal. The study is based on secondary data. The Simpson’s index has been used to estimate diversification. The results show that all the districts and the state of West Bengal have higher crop diversification magnitude in new millennium as compared to the nineties. The regional (district-wise) crop concentration co-efficient indices have also been calculated. Rice is dominant crop for all the districts in West Bengal. In highly-diversified regions, the farmers concentrate on producing high value non-cereal crops rather than rice. However, in the region where diversification is comparatively low and moderate, concentration of rice has been found to be high. The findings indicate that the level of crop diversification and rice concentration move in opposite direction, whereas in the case of jute, vegetables, pulses and oilseeds, both crop diversification and crop concentration move in the same direction. There is no specific relationship between crop concentration and diversification in the case of potato.
Comparative economic analysis of hybrid vs conventional sunflowersanaullah noonari
Abstract
Sunflower is one of the four most important annual crops in the world grown for edible oil. In Pakistan although
it was introduced as an oilseed crop 40 years back but its expansion in acreage and production is fluctuating due
to various production and socioeconomic constraints. The comparison of total income gained, total costs
associated and profit gained from two sunflower activities. Higher income (155401 Rs.), higher costs (98677
Rs.) and higher profits (56724 Rs.) were gained in sowing hybrid sunflower but conventional sunflower gave
poor results lower income (75372 Rs.). Lower costs (57939 Rs.) and very low profits (17433 Rs.) were recorded.
The question of higher cost of cultivation existed, and was confirmed, mainly because of high seed cost and not
corresponding reduction in pesticide cost.
Keywords: Sunflower, edible oil, conventional, hybrid, Pakistan
Present Status and Future Prospectus of Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmiriosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
Faisal Basri, Economic Outlook 2018-2019: "Climbing Amid Global Turmoil"Muhammad Sirod
Faisal Basri, Economic Outlook 2018-2019: "Climbing Amid Global Turmoil"
> The Fed akan terus menaikkan suku bunga acuan sekali lagi tahun ini dan sekitar 3X tahun depan
> BI pun sudah menaikkan 7-day Repo Rate 5X pada era Gubernur BI yang baru
> LDR merangkak naik mendekati 100%, likuiditas perbankan semakin ketat
> Kenaikan utang pemerintah menyebabkan crowding-out effect
> Laju Inflasi akan lebih tinggi tahun depan karena penyesuaian harga BBM dan tarif listrik.
An advisory firm delivering services to the investors may help you in this sector. They use to provide such professionals who give such tips and hints which benefits the traders and help them to achieve the desired success.
Spatial Analysis of Cropping Pattern in Malwa Region of the Indian Punjabijtsrd
The present paper spatially analysis the cropping pattern in Malwa region of the India Punjab by using secondary sources of data i.e. from 2000 2001 to 2010 2011. Districts has been selected as a spatial unit of the present study. The study yields some interesting findings is that the cropping pattern of the study area had drastically changed. It has been observed that the traditional crops of the region have shifted to modern paddy crops specially to rice and wheat during the one decade. Choropleth maps clearly depicting the shifting nature of these crops i.e. wheat, rice, cotton and oil seeds in this paper. The spatial variability of these crops was affected by many local factors like climatic conditions, relatively high preference to particular crop, irrigation facilities, types of relief, etc. But the emergence of rice in Malwa region during this period was one of the key factors in this regard which will have several socio economic and environment consequences. Harpreet Singh | Simranjit Kaur "Spatial Analysis of Cropping Pattern in Malwa Region of the Indian Punjab" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46411.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/geography/46411/spatial-analysis-of-cropping-pattern-in-malwa-region-of-the-indian-punjab/harpreet-singh
INDIA’S GDP IN PRE AND POST GLOBALISED ERA: AN APPRAISALIAEME Publication
The quintessence of the present study is to have an overview of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and its importance to the economy. In addition the present study also aims to highlight the India’s GDP figures since 1964, recent contribution of various sectors (i.e. agriculture, industry and services) in India’s GDP and impact of LPG (Liberalisation Privatisation Globalisation) policy on India’s GDP.
Diversification of livelihood activities minimizes households’ vulnerability to shocks by reducing income variability. Livelihoods of rural Bangladesh is encompass both farm and non-farm activities. This study investigated the patterns and extent of diversification of livelihoods in rural areas of Bangladesh. The study drew a random sample of 500 rural farm households in Bangladesh through a multi-stage random sampling technique. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaires coupled with interview schedules and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Simpson index. Result revealed that remittance contributed highest to the household income followed by business and caste occupation, and rice farming. Furthermore results showed that rural Bangladeshi households have diversified their livelihood activities at medium level. The small and medium landholding households are more likely to diversify their livelihoods compared to the functionally-landless and large landholding households. The implication is that non-farm employment opportunities should be expanded to combat poor households’ vulnerability to shocks and income fluctuations. It is also suggested to give more attention to functionally-landless households for increasing and diversifying their income.
Jakarta is indeed, at one level, a kampung and at the same time a kota. It is a complex city or city of contrasts: the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacred and the worldly, often standing side by side in a bustling metropolis. Jakarta ranges from off-street warungs in kampungs, up to malls at the intersection of main avenues in downtown. They can stay live in kota because localness is one of the significant characteristics of kampungs. They have easy access to everything required for their daily needs; they are close to work and close to adequate public facilities and infrastructure. As well they are close to relatives, family, or friends, which is another reason to stay in the kampungs. The residents hope that, in the future, adequate health, education and social facilities will be provided in kampungs. This paper will explore the significance of kampungs for Jakarta’s urban design through an understanding of how people in kampungs perceive their city. The investigation will be confined to the kampungs in Jakarta itself.
Priyanka Parvathi, Rattiya Suddeephong Lippe, and Hermann Waibel, Institute of Development and Agricultural Economics, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia conference “Agriculture and Rural Transformation in Asia: Past Experiences and Future Opportunities”. An international conference jointly organized by ReSAKSS-Asia, IFPRI, TDRI, and TVSEP project of Leibniz Universit Hannover with support from USAID and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand December 12–14, 2017.
Effects of Rice Liberalization Law on Rice Production, Farmers’ Wages and Gov...IJAEMSJORNAL
This article estimated the effect of Rice Liberalization Law on rice production, farmers' wages, and government budgets in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The quantitative research design was utilized in this study using the time series data. The results found out that the government budget has a significant role and a positive effect on Philippine rice productions. Finding also suggests that low rice production affects farmers’ wages and income, tantamount to a high price of rice due to the demand and leads to high rice importation. Therefore,it is necessary to increase rice production at a lower cost that will give a positive effect on farmers ' wages and rice market prices. This could result in enticing the younger generation or unemployed citizens to be engaged in farming that will eventually result in to increase in rice production.
Trends In Area Production And Productivity of Groundnut In India: Issues & Ch...QUESTJOURNAL
ABSTRACT: India has been ranking among top three producers of Groundnut in the world, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu being the major producing states in the country. However, there has been a consistent fluctuation in the area and production over the years and across the states. The paper aims to examine the trends in area under cultivation, production and productivity of Groundnut in India by deploying orthogonal polynomial technique on the time series data of fifty years. It also analyses the area and productivity effect as preliminary determinants of production. The major issues and challenges relating to production and productivity of Groundnut have also been dealt with. Concluding remarks suggest some recommendations for augmenting the overall production and its consistency.
This report, by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), provides price recommendations and non-price measures for mandated kharif crops for the 2017-18 market season. The CACP, set up in 1965, was originally called the Agricultural Prices Commission but was given its present name in 1985. It prescribes the minimum support price (MSP) for 23 agricultural commodities to the government. These include 7 cereals, 5 pulses, 7 oilseeds and 4 commercial crops. CACP is attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
In order to arrive at the MSP, the CACP takes into account factors such as cost of production, the overall demand-supply situation, domestic and international prices, changes in input costs, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade, efficient use of resources, and the impact of MSPs on price levels.
The report furnishes most of its data in tables, graphs and charts.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
Agricultural Activities in West Bengal - Concentrated or Dispersed: A Study i...Premier Publishers
The present study is an attempt to explain crop diversification and crop concentration in agriculture in different districts of West Bengal. The study is based on secondary data. The Simpson’s index has been used to estimate diversification. The results show that all the districts and the state of West Bengal have higher crop diversification magnitude in new millennium as compared to the nineties. The regional (district-wise) crop concentration co-efficient indices have also been calculated. Rice is dominant crop for all the districts in West Bengal. In highly-diversified regions, the farmers concentrate on producing high value non-cereal crops rather than rice. However, in the region where diversification is comparatively low and moderate, concentration of rice has been found to be high. The findings indicate that the level of crop diversification and rice concentration move in opposite direction, whereas in the case of jute, vegetables, pulses and oilseeds, both crop diversification and crop concentration move in the same direction. There is no specific relationship between crop concentration and diversification in the case of potato.
Comparative economic analysis of hybrid vs conventional sunflowersanaullah noonari
Abstract
Sunflower is one of the four most important annual crops in the world grown for edible oil. In Pakistan although
it was introduced as an oilseed crop 40 years back but its expansion in acreage and production is fluctuating due
to various production and socioeconomic constraints. The comparison of total income gained, total costs
associated and profit gained from two sunflower activities. Higher income (155401 Rs.), higher costs (98677
Rs.) and higher profits (56724 Rs.) were gained in sowing hybrid sunflower but conventional sunflower gave
poor results lower income (75372 Rs.). Lower costs (57939 Rs.) and very low profits (17433 Rs.) were recorded.
The question of higher cost of cultivation existed, and was confirmed, mainly because of high seed cost and not
corresponding reduction in pesticide cost.
Keywords: Sunflower, edible oil, conventional, hybrid, Pakistan
Present Status and Future Prospectus of Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmiriosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
Faisal Basri, Economic Outlook 2018-2019: "Climbing Amid Global Turmoil"Muhammad Sirod
Faisal Basri, Economic Outlook 2018-2019: "Climbing Amid Global Turmoil"
> The Fed akan terus menaikkan suku bunga acuan sekali lagi tahun ini dan sekitar 3X tahun depan
> BI pun sudah menaikkan 7-day Repo Rate 5X pada era Gubernur BI yang baru
> LDR merangkak naik mendekati 100%, likuiditas perbankan semakin ketat
> Kenaikan utang pemerintah menyebabkan crowding-out effect
> Laju Inflasi akan lebih tinggi tahun depan karena penyesuaian harga BBM dan tarif listrik.
An advisory firm delivering services to the investors may help you in this sector. They use to provide such professionals who give such tips and hints which benefits the traders and help them to achieve the desired success.
Spatial Analysis of Cropping Pattern in Malwa Region of the Indian Punjabijtsrd
The present paper spatially analysis the cropping pattern in Malwa region of the India Punjab by using secondary sources of data i.e. from 2000 2001 to 2010 2011. Districts has been selected as a spatial unit of the present study. The study yields some interesting findings is that the cropping pattern of the study area had drastically changed. It has been observed that the traditional crops of the region have shifted to modern paddy crops specially to rice and wheat during the one decade. Choropleth maps clearly depicting the shifting nature of these crops i.e. wheat, rice, cotton and oil seeds in this paper. The spatial variability of these crops was affected by many local factors like climatic conditions, relatively high preference to particular crop, irrigation facilities, types of relief, etc. But the emergence of rice in Malwa region during this period was one of the key factors in this regard which will have several socio economic and environment consequences. Harpreet Singh | Simranjit Kaur "Spatial Analysis of Cropping Pattern in Malwa Region of the Indian Punjab" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46411.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/geography/46411/spatial-analysis-of-cropping-pattern-in-malwa-region-of-the-indian-punjab/harpreet-singh
INDIA’S GDP IN PRE AND POST GLOBALISED ERA: AN APPRAISALIAEME Publication
The quintessence of the present study is to have an overview of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and its importance to the economy. In addition the present study also aims to highlight the India’s GDP figures since 1964, recent contribution of various sectors (i.e. agriculture, industry and services) in India’s GDP and impact of LPG (Liberalisation Privatisation Globalisation) policy on India’s GDP.
Diversification of livelihood activities minimizes households’ vulnerability to shocks by reducing income variability. Livelihoods of rural Bangladesh is encompass both farm and non-farm activities. This study investigated the patterns and extent of diversification of livelihoods in rural areas of Bangladesh. The study drew a random sample of 500 rural farm households in Bangladesh through a multi-stage random sampling technique. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaires coupled with interview schedules and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Simpson index. Result revealed that remittance contributed highest to the household income followed by business and caste occupation, and rice farming. Furthermore results showed that rural Bangladeshi households have diversified their livelihood activities at medium level. The small and medium landholding households are more likely to diversify their livelihoods compared to the functionally-landless and large landholding households. The implication is that non-farm employment opportunities should be expanded to combat poor households’ vulnerability to shocks and income fluctuations. It is also suggested to give more attention to functionally-landless households for increasing and diversifying their income.
Jakarta is indeed, at one level, a kampung and at the same time a kota. It is a complex city or city of contrasts: the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacred and the worldly, often standing side by side in a bustling metropolis. Jakarta ranges from off-street warungs in kampungs, up to malls at the intersection of main avenues in downtown. They can stay live in kota because localness is one of the significant characteristics of kampungs. They have easy access to everything required for their daily needs; they are close to work and close to adequate public facilities and infrastructure. As well they are close to relatives, family, or friends, which is another reason to stay in the kampungs. The residents hope that, in the future, adequate health, education and social facilities will be provided in kampungs. This paper will explore the significance of kampungs for Jakarta’s urban design through an understanding of how people in kampungs perceive their city. The investigation will be confined to the kampungs in Jakarta itself.
Evaluation of the accuracy of FISH plus conventional fetal karyotyping in a U...Premier Publishers
The traditional cytogenetic karyotyping and its adjunct method fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) have been used to detect chromosomal abnormalities in many clinical settings. Here we evaluated their accuracy in a University hospital in China. Cytogenetic analysis was used to detect 23 pairs of chromosomes and FISH analysis was carried out to examine chromosomes 13, 18, 21, X, and Y. In 2930 cases, 2928 cases generated karyotype results and 193 cases are abnormal karyotypes (including 114 cases of chromosomal numerical abnormality and 79 cases of structural chromosomal abnormality). FISH analysis confirmed 114 cases of chromosomal numerical abnormality. Karyotyping coupled with FISH can make rapid and accurate diagnosis of chromosomal aberrations. Therefore, our data is helpful in studying relationships between genetic disorders, especially the chromosomal abnormalities with possible birth defects in Zhejiang Province, China.
Participatory variety selection of Faba Bean for yield components and yield a...Premier Publishers
Faba bean is one the major highland grain food legumes contributing an enormous amount of protein to the human diet in Ethiopia. Though a lot of improved varieties were released by research centers farmers depend on low yield and local varieties. Participatory variety selection is one of the methods used to evaluate varieties through involvement of users. The participatory faba bean variety selection was conducted during 2014 cropping season at Chiro and Gemachis districts on two farmers training center and three farmers field. Eight released varieties with one local check were laid out in Randomized complete block design in three replications on Farmers training center and single plot on farmer’s field. Agronomic and farmer selection data were collected and analyzed. From all the tested varieties, variety Hachalu was superior in grain yield (1437 kg ha-1) and ( 808 kg ha-1) while Wayu variety was yielded (719 kg ha-1) and 796 (kg ha-1) at Chiro and Gamachis respectively. The lowest grain yield was obtained from Obse (215 kg ha-1) variety at Chiro and Local variety (581 kg ha-1) at Gemachis respectively. In case of farmer preference Hachalu score higher mean value (3.8) followed by Tumsa (3.6) and least mean value was recorded from variety local (2.2). Therefore, the varieties selected by researcher and farmer data Hachalu, Wayu and Tumsa were recommended for further production in these areas.
Influence of cowpea and soybean intercropping pattern and time of planting on...Premier Publishers
The study was conducted to determine influence of cowpea and soybean intercropping pattern and time of planting on yield and Gross Monetary Value (GMV) of sorghum. The treatments were included two legume crops, two time of planting, three planting patterns of legumes and sole crops (sorghum, soybean and cowpea). The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with three replication. Sorghum/soybean cropping system reduced sorghum grain yield by 23.9% where as sorghum/cowpea reduced by grain yield by 40.3%. The highest LER (1.55) and the lowest LER (1.19) was recorded in sorghum/soybean and sorghum/cowpea intercropping system. Highest gross monetary benefit (20561 Ethiopian birr) accrued from planting two rows of cowpea with the first weeding of sorghum in between the two rows of sorghum. However, it was at par with simultaneous planting of cowpea in double alternate plants within sorghum plants along with two rows of cowpea in between sorghum rows and two rows of soybean planted in between two rows of sorghum with first weeding of sorghum. Legumes crop soybean and cowpea should involved in sorghum cropping either simultaneously planting or sowing at first weeding or hoeing of sorghum.
Accessibility and utilization of ICT facilities by extension agents and farme...Premier Publishers
This study principally assessed the availability, accessibility and utilization of ICT facilities by Extension Agents and Farmers in the Northern Region of Ghana. A sample size of 180 respondents consisting of ninety (90) Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) and ninety (90) farmers were interviewed and the results analyzed. Simple random and stratified sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents. The data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive statistics. The results of the study revealed that phone and radio were the most available, accessible and commonly used ICTs by AEAs and farmers for extension service delivery in the Northern Region of Ghana. The result of the study also indicated a direct relationship between the level of education of AEAs and the use of ICTs in providing extension service to farmers. This relationship calls for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to put into action its existing ICT policy which includes training of AEAs in the use of ICTs. The study recommended that AEAs should be given phone card units to ensure its effective utilization.
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer rates and intra-row spacing on yield and yield ...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Gode Polytechnic College demonstration farm in 2013 under irrigation to observe the effect of six N rates (0, 46, 69, 92, 115 and 138 kg ha-1) and four intra-row spacing levels (7.5, 10 12.5 and 15 cm) on yield and yield components of onion (Allium cepa L.). The experiment was laid out according to randomized complete block design in factorial arrangement with three replications. Results of the analysis revealed that the interaction effects of N rates and intra-row spacing showed highly significant (P<0.01) effect on harvest index, fresh biomass yield, dry biomass yield, total bulb yield and marketable bulb yield. Thus, according to the result of partial Budget analysis application of 138kg N ha-1 planted at 7.5cm plant to plant distance was found the best treatment than others in relation to yield and yield components of onion under Gode condition.
Serum lipid profile and liver enzymes of Rats fed Lageneria sphaerica (Wild b...Premier Publishers
The present study evaluated serum lipid profiles and liver enzymes activities of male albino rats fed Lageneria sphaerica supplemented diet. A total of forty two rats were used for this study. The rats were separated into three groups of thirteen rats each. Group I was fed with normal rat chow, group II was fed with 60% sample and 40% normal rat chow while group III was fed with 30% sample and 70% normal rat chow respectively. There was a significant decrease in weight (P<0.05)><0.05)><0.05)><0.05) in the test groups. From the results obtained, Lageneria sphaerica seed is a probable toxic seed and may not be suitable for consumption unless appropriate detoxifying methods are applied.
Demand-led market opportunities for farmers in the high value product sector ...Premier Publishers
Market information is indispensable in facilitating marketing of agricultural produce, particularly fresh produce given its high perishability. The purpose of this study was to estimate South African consumers’ demand for vegetables. Demand for six vegetables was analysed via a multi-stage budgeting system, using data from the Household Expenditure Survey and the 2010 edition of the Abstract of Agricultural Statistics. The estimated demand elasticities show that the demand for all vegetables increases with rising per capita income. Most of the vegetables were found to respond substantially to changes in their own prices and in the direction as expected with estimated negative own-price elasticities.
Anticonvulsant and toxicity effects of ethanolic extract of Thevetia Peruvian...Premier Publishers
Epilepsy is a neurologic condition due to disordered firing of brain neurons characterised by seizures. Most currently available antiepileptic drugs are synthetic and do not offer a complete cure yet with devastating side effects. Studies have shown that extracts from certain plants can produce anticonvulsant effects and may, therefore be useful against epileptic seizures. To investigate anticonvulsant effect of ethanolic extract of the leaves of Thevetia peruviana on chemically induced seizures in Wister rats. Leaves of T. peruviana were pulverised and extracted with ethanol. Graded doses of the ethanolic extract were used to test for the anticonvulsant effect of the extract using pentylenetetrazole model of seizures in rats. Acute toxicity testing and phytochemical analysis were done using Lorke’s method. Graded doses of T. peruviana leaf extract significantly delayed onset of seizures. They protected animals from death due to pentylenetetrazole-induced tonic seizures. There was no death up to 3000mg/kg. The extract was found to be rich in essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloid, phenols, proteins and resins. The ethanolic extract of the leaves of T. peruviana contains compounds with anticonvulsant effects since it protected the animals from death and delayed the onset of seizures produced by pentylenetetrazole and that is relatively safe.
Comparison of treatment methods for the assessment of environmental impacts o...Premier Publishers
The mud causes considerable pollution impacting several sectors, especially the groundwater system and the staff working on Drilling wells ,so as to mitigate the environmental effects of the sludge on the environment we propose two treatment processes(scenarios 1 and scenario 2) like :Thermal desorption, Stabilization/Solidification off line),these treatments are very privileged and used in the field of treatment of oil muds, in (Hassi-Messaoud) Algeria. We use the "life cycle analysis" to evaluate the environmental impacts of each process (the two scenarios), the environmental impacts of each scenario are compared. Which are performed by the use of models of eco-indicator 99 by software “SIMAPRO7”. This evaluation allowed us to identify and quantify the contributions of emissions on human toxicity, the depletion of resources and the ecosystem quality, which are the main categories of impact in this specific Saharian context. The main substances of the assignment of the environment seem to be the chemicals added to the mud. As regards the comparison of the two treatment scenarios, the thermal desorption could be considered as the best method; it has the lowest impact in the three dominant categories scores, aside from the very large consumption of fossil energy causing from atmospheric emission.
Cadmium and lead hazards as occurring with their speciations in periurbain ag...Premier Publishers
Environment pollution hazard awareness is required for less industrialized countries which are faced with increasing periurban agriculture practice however. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) were characterized around Abidjan city (Bingerville, Port-Bouët and Yopougon) in soil, perched ground water and vegetable crops (Hibiscus and sweet potato). Total amounts and speciations of metals were determined respectively. The sites were mainly differing with pH observed at Yopougon characterized by highest soil content of Pb (40 mg kg-1). In contrast with the low soil contents of metals, plant contaminations were observed in the root for Cd and Pb at Yopougon and Port-Bouët sites respectively with variance involving above and below ground organs as specific contamination of Hibiscus or sweet potato. Skeleton fractions as exchangeable (F1) and carbonate bound (F2) were characterizing these contaminations although additional fraction as oxide bound (F3) Cd and organic (F4) Pb were required respectively for effectiveness. The non-polluted perched groundwater pH, Eh, temperature and O2 concentration were likely concerned by these fractions availability beside that of residual fraction (F5) of Cd. Enhance isomorphic substitution of anionic Pb forms transforming F2 into F5 and the cationic substitutions between Cd and Pb were suggested for pollution management.
Survey of diseases of major crops in Darolebu district, West Hararge, EthiopiaPremier Publishers
A survey was conducted in 2012 to assess diseases on major crops grown in Darolebu district, west Hararge zone. More than 15 sites and more than 20 crops were visited at research center and on farmers’ field. Eight diseases on sorghum, four on maize, and two on haricot bean, one on ground nut were recorded. The expected yield of cereal crops in this cropping season from the cultivated land is far below the national average. Some of the farmers responded that no improved technologies such as improved seeds, fertilizers, fungicides are available to increase their yield. From this study the major diseases on different crops are identified and there is a need to introduce improved crop production techniques with full package and practical integrated disease management program.
Marketing volume transaction analysis of dates in Saudi ArabiaPremier Publishers
Marketing volume transaction in Saudi Arabia, including marketing characteristics, volume, prices, marketing channels, and loss analysis, were considered as study objectives. Results of the research paper showed that the average annual activity in date marketing amounted to about 820.5 tons of date as a total transaction for an average dealer. This amount contains all date varieties in the major date production regions including Sukkari, Khalas, Segae, Barhi, Ajwa, and other date varieties. The average annual activity in date marketing for a wholesaler was amounted to about 611.40 tons of date as a total transaction from the different purchasing sources with an average price of about SR 13471.7/ ton. The average annual activity in date marketing for a retailer was amounted to about 308.70 tons of date as a total transaction from the different procurement sources with an average price of about SR 16095.90/ ton. Waste was one of the important key inductor to improve marketing efficiency in general. Al-Madinah Al-Munawara represented the highest date marketing waste out of date marketing purchasing (5.8 per cent). For all regions, the date marketing waste out of marketing purchasing was 4.6 per cent.
Informal product-based training as a strategy for nurturing patriotism for Ug...Premier Publishers
The study examined the usefulness of applying informal product-based training in Ugandan Universities with an aim of cultivating patriotism in their products. Identified study practices included patriotic clubs, cultural, and peer associations. The study was carried out in central Uganda between 2013 and 2015. The study sample was drawn from 8 private and public Universities in Uganda which included: Makerere University, Ndejje University, Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi, Uganda Christian University Mukono, Kampala International University, Kampala University, and Muteesa I Royal University, and Cavendish University. The study findings were collected using questionnaires and analysed descriptively and using the Chi-Square test. The findings showed that the identified informal product-based training practices were not used at all. The study recommended that informal product practices should be adopted both in the management and extracurricular University activities so as to cultivate and enhance patriotism.
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of sesame ...Premier Publishers
The productivity of sesame crop is low due to poor agronomic practice and inappropriate use of fertilizers in Gode district. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted under irrigation in the demonstration farm of Gode Polytechnic College, in 2014. The objective was to observe the effect of five N rates (0, 23, 46, 69 and 92kg ha-1) and three sesame varieties (Adi, Barsan and Mehado-80) on yield and yield components of sesame (Sesamumindicum L.). The experiment was designed according to randomized complete blocks in factorial arrangement with three replications. Results of the analysis revealed that the interaction effects of N rates and sesame varieties were highly significant (P<0.01) in relation to number of capsules per plant-1, thousand seed weight, aerial dry biomass weight, seed yield and harvest index. Barsan variety at 46 kg N ha-1 had significantly higher number of capsules plant-1 (46.07) and seed yield (2.08 t ha-1) and harvest index (0.24) than other interactions. Similar trend was observed in 1000 seed weight also except there was no significant difference with Mehado-80 variety at 69 kg N ha-1. Mehado-80 variety at 92 kg N ha-1 had highest aerial dry biomass yield which was statistically at par with Adi at 92 kg N ha-1 and Barsan from 46 to 92 kg N ha-1.Thus, according to the results of partial budget analysis, application of 46kg N ha-1 in Barsan variety was the best interaction than others in relation to yield and yield components of sesame under Gode conditions.
Cost-effectiveness and resource use efficiency of sweet potato in BangladeshPremier Publishers
In Bangladesh sweet potato is the 4th most important source of carbohydrate after rice, wheat and potato. The study was conducted to determine the profitability and resources use efficiency of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Poir) in Bangladesh. This study also aimed to find the factors affecting gross return of sweet potato production. A total of 100 farmers were selected from the study area through stratified random sampling technique and face to face interview was conducted to collect primary data. The cost and return analysis indicated that per hectare net return from sweet potato was 82,758.93 BDT (Bangladesh Taka). Benefit cost ratio (BCR) was found 1.97. Labor and vine cost accounted for the 48% and 28% of the total cost, respectively. Cobb-Douglas production function was used to determine the factors affecting gross return of sweet potato. The result showed that farm size, cost of vine, cost of land preparation and cost of labor have positive impact on gross return. Sweet potato cultivation is more sensitive to the output price which can be compensated by increasing yield. Resource use efficiency analysis revealed that farmers are not efficient in using resources in sweet potato production. Vine, land preparation, fertilizer and labor were underused and therefore increase the use of these resources can maximize profit in sweet potato production in Bangladesh.
Students attitudes towards physics in primary and secondary schools of Dire D...Premier Publishers
The focus of this study was about higher secondary and primary school students’ attitude towards physics subject. The population of this study was some of the higher secondary and primary schools students of Dire Dawa administrative city (Ethiopia), however due to time constraints and convenience students from three government secondary schools, 2 Private secondary schools and l1 government and private schools were taken as convenience sample for this study. The study revealed that students were very much unsatisfied from the physics teacher methodology moreover students have considered physics as difficult subject and developed negative attitudes on the calculation part of the subject. The result also revealed that girls are more attracted on physics subject when they at primary than secondary schools, like grade 9 and 11.
Opportunities and constraints of coffee production in West Hararghe, EthiopiaPremier Publishers
Assessing factors influencing coffee production and productivity was used to develop appropriate technology for improvement and inform policy makers to understand gap concerning the commodity. Therefore, this study was designed to assess constraints and opportunities of coffee production in West Hararghe Zone. It employed multi-stage sampling procedure. In the first stage, Daro Lebu, Habro and Boke districts were selected purposively based on coffee production potential from the zone. In the second stage, a total of seven kebeles and 170 households were randomly selected. Household questionnaires were employed to collect primary data and analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The study revealed diseases, pest, poor access to market information, lack of physical infrastructure, lack of improved coffee variety and weak extensions services were major constraints of coffee production and productivity. On the other hand, high quality of Harar coffee, high demand of Hararghe coffee on world market, construction of rural road, availability of mobile phone, good indigenous knowledge were major opportunities for coffee producers in the area. Therefore, findings of study indicated that development of disease resistance coffee variety, assessment of farmers` indigenous knowledge, providing extension service and enhancing infrastructural and institution facilities need emphasis to improve coffee production and productivity.
Estimating productivity gap and contribution of wheat productionsanaullah noonari
Shaheed Benazirabad farmers were divided into groups named high yield group, medium yield group and low
yield group. The farmers applied an average of 45.27 kg, 45.82 kg and45.18 kg seed per acre respectively.
Though, there is not a very large difference in average seed used by both farmer groups but the later used less
quantity of wheat seed per acre to some extent. The impact of different factors on these groups was measured
through multiple liner regression models. It was found that there exists a yield gap of 17.84 mounds per acre
between high yield group and research station. The yield gap between medium and high group was 8.02 Mds per
acre while the yield gap between medium group and low yield group was 5.93 Mds per acre. The standard error
of estimates F-statics and R-square for high yield group was 0.0623, 2.470 and 0.398 respectively, for medium
yield group 0.0314, 3.231 and 0.486 respectively and for low yield group 0.056, 1.342 and 0.345 respectively.
The other objective of the study was to calculate the growth rate of wheat in District Shaheed Benazirabad
Sindh. The exponential function was used to calculate the growth rate. It was found during study that the growth
rate of wheat in Pakistan was 2.59%, 2.94% growth of wheat in Sindh and in District Shaheed Benazirabad was -
1.17%, 9.75% respectively.
Keywords: Wheat, Productivity, yield gap, F-statics, R-square, Benazirabad, Pakistan.
Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Telangana, India: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
Economics of Pulse Production in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh, India: An Empirical Analysis
Value Chain Analysis of Korarima (Aframomum Corrorima) in South Omo Zone, SNNPR Ethiopia
Determinants of Barley Output Supply Response in Ethiopia: Application of Ardl Bound Cointegration Approach
Assessing the Short-term Effect of Exchange Rate Liberalisation on Food Import Prices: The Regression Discontinuity in Time Employed for Russian Food Markets in 2014
Labor is a critical input in agricultural production. It accounts for more than half of rice’s production cost. Rising scarcity and cost of agricultural labor threatens food production. This paper presents major changes in agricultural labor markets in Bangladesh.
Efficiency and Competitiveness of Corn Farming in Sumbawa Regencyiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
"The role of the state and the private sector in promoting sustainable mechanization drawing experience from Nepal", presented by Devendra Gauchan Shreemat Shrestha, at at NSD/IFPRI workshop on "Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa", June 18-19, 2014, Beijing, China
Analysis of agricultural subsectors contribution growth rate in the agricultu...inventionjournals
In the current study, we have analyzed the contribution of agricultural sub-sectors growth rate to
the agriculture GDP growth rate of Pakistan by using secondary data from 2001 to 2015. Ordinary Least
Square (OLS) method was applied to estimate the model parameter. For this purpose the study considered a
dependent variable of agriculture GDP growth rate and several independents variables include major, minor
crops, livestock, fishery and forestry. The regression analysis of the data showed a positive and significant
contribution in agriculture GDP growth rate. However, fishery and forestry sub-sectors contribute growth rates
were considered poor as compared with other sub-sectors could be due to less attention paid from the
government. Our study suggests that Government of Pakistan should consider the importance of both
agricultural sub-sectors to increase there’s contribution growth rate towards agriculture GDP growth rate in
Pakistan.
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Evaluation of Agro-morphological Performances of Hybrid Varieties of Chili Pe...Premier Publishers
In Benin, chilli pepper is a widely consumed as vegetable whose production requires the use of performant varieties. This work assessed, at Parakou and Malanville, the performance of six F1 hybrids of chilli including five imported (Laali, Laser, Nandi, Kranti, Nandita) and one local (De cayenne), in completely randomized block design at four replications and 15 plants per elementary plot. Agro-morphological data were collected and submitted to analysis of variance and factor analysis of mixed data. The results showed the effects of variety, location and their interactions were highly significant for most of the growth, earliness and yield traits. Imported hybrid varieties showed the best performances compared to the local one. Multivariate analysis revealed that 'De cayenne' was earlier, short in size, thin-stemmed, red fruits and less yielding (≈ 1 t.ha-1). The imported hybrids LaaliF1 and KrantiF1 were of strong vegetative vigor, more yielding (> 6 t.ha-1) by developing larger, long and hard fruits. Other hybrids showed intermediate performances. This study highlighted the importance of imported hybrids in improving yield and preservation of chili fruits. However, stability and adaptation analyses to local conditions are necessary for their adoption.
An Empirical Approach for the Variation in Capital Market Price Changes Premier Publishers
The chances of an investor in the stock market depends mainly on some certain decisions in respect to equilibrium prices, which is the condition of a system competing favorably and effectively. This paper considered a stochastic model which was latter transformed to non-linear ordinary differential equation where stock volatility was used as a key parameter. The analytical solution was obtained which determined the equilibrium prices. A theorem was developed and proved to show that the proposed mathematical model follows a normal distribution since it has a symmetric property. Finally, graphical results were presented and the effects of the relevant parameters were discussed.
Influence of Nitrogen and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Chia (Salvia hispani...Premier Publishers
Chia is an emerging cash crop in Kenya and its production is inhibited by lack of agronomic management information. A field experiment was conducted in February-June and May-August 2021, to determine the influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of Chia. A randomized complete block design with a split plot arrangement was used with four nitrogen rates as the main plots (0, 40, 80, 120 kg N ha-1) and three spacing (30 cm x 15 cm (s1), 30 cm x 30 cm (s2), 50 cm x 50 cm (s3)). Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth and seed yield of Chia. Stem height, branches, stem diameter and leaves increased by 23-28%, 11-13%, 43-55% and 59-88% respectively. Spacing s3 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth. An increase of 27-74%, 36-45% and 73-107% was recorded in number of leaves, stem diameter and dry weight, respectively. Chia yield per plant was significantly higher (p≤0.05) in s3. However, when expressed per unit area, s1 significantly produced higher yields. The study recommends 120 kg N ha-1 or higher nitrogen rates and a closer spacing of 15 cm x 30 cm as the best option for Chia production in Kenya.
Enhancing Social Capital During the Pandemic: A Case of the Rural Women in Bu...Premier Publishers
Social capital plays an essential role in empowering people for social and economic change even during the pandemic. A livelihood project of the government was implemented among the members of a women’s association of a disadvantaged upland community in Bukidnon province, Southern Philippines for inclusive development. This study was conducted to determine the influence of some socio-economic attributes and the change in the knowledge level on the social capital of the rural women amidst the pandemic. The activities of the project were implemented considering the health protocols imposed by the government during the health crisis. The findings revealed that the trainings conducted resulted to a positive change in the knowledge level among the rural women. This facilitated the production of vegetables for their households and generated additional income very necessary during the pandemic especially that other economic activities were hindered. Similarly, there was a significant increase in the social capital of the rural women during the last two years. The main occupation, sources of income and their ethnicity significantly influenced the social capital of the rural women. The rural development workers and policymakers must consider the social capital of the group in the implementation of poverty alleviation programs.
Impact of Provision of Litigation Supports through Forensic Investigations on...Premier Publishers
This paper presents an argument through the fraud triangle theory that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases is adequate for effective prosecution of perpetrators as well as corporate fraud prevention. To support this argument, this study operationalized provision of litigation supports through forensic audit and investigations, data mining for trends and patterns, and fraud data collection and preparation. A sample of 500 respondents was drawn from the population of professional accountants and legal practitioners in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and this was mailed to the respective respondents. Resulting responses were analyzed using the OLS multiple regression techniques via the SPSS statistical software. The results reveal that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations, fraud data mining for trends and patterns and fraud data collection and preparation for court proceedings have a positive and significant impact on corporate fraud prevention in Nigeria. This study therefore recommends that regulators should promote the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases in publicly listed firms in Nigeria, as this will help provide reports that are acceptable in court proceedings.
Improving the Efficiency of Ratio Estimators by Calibration WeightingsPremier Publishers
It is observed that the performances of most improved ratio estimators depend on some optimality conditions that need to be satisfied to guarantee better estimator. This paper develops a new approach to ratio estimation that produces a more efficient class of ratio estimators that do not depend on any optimality conditions for optimum performance using calibration weightings. The relative performances of the proposed calibration ratio estimators are compared with a corresponding global [Generalized Regression (GREG)] estimator. Results of analysis showed that the proposed calibration ratio estimators are substantially superior to the traditional GREG-estimator with relatively small bias, mean square error, average length of confidence interval and coverage probability. In general, the proposed calibration ratio estimators are more efficient than all existing estimators considered in the study.
Urban Liveability in the Context of Sustainable Development: A Perspective fr...Premier Publishers
Urbanization and quality of urban life are mutually related and however it varies geographically and regionally. With unprecedented growth of urban centres, challenge against urban development is more in terms of how to enhance quality of urban life and liveability. Making sense of and measuring urban liveability of urban places has become a crucial step in the context of sustainable development paradigm. Geographical regions depict variations in nature of urban development and consequently level of urban liveability. The coastal regain of West Bengal faces unusual challenges caused by increasing urbanization, uncontrolled growth, and expansion of economic activities like tourism and changing environmental quality. The present study offers a perspective on urban liveability of urban places located in coastal region comprising of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts. The study uses the liveability standards covering four major pillars- institutional, social, economic and physical and their indicators. This leads to develop a City Liveability Index to rank urban places of the region, higher the index values better the urban liveability. The data for the purpose is collected from various secondary sources. Study finds that the eastern coastal region of the country covering state of West Bengal depicts variations in index of liveability determined by physical, economic, social and institutional indicators.
Transcript Level of Genes Involved in “Rebaudioside A” Biosynthesis Pathway u...Premier Publishers
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a plant which has recently been used widely as a sweetener. This medicinal plant has some components such as diterpenoid glycosides called steviol glycosides [SGs]. Rebaudioside A is a diterpenoid steviol glycoside which is 300 times sweeter than table sugar. This study was done to investigate the effect of GA3 (50 mg/L) on the expression of 14 genes involved in Rebaudioside A biosynthesis pathway in Stevia rebaudiana under in vitro conditions. The expression of DXS remarkably decreased by day 3. Also, probably because of the negative feedback of GA3 on MEP-drived isoprenes, GGDS transcript level reached its lowest amount after GA3 treatment. The abundance of DXR, CMS, CMK, MCS, and CDPS transcripts showed a significant increase at various days after this treatment. A significant drop in the expression levels of KS and UGT85C2 is detected during the first day. However, expression changes of HDR and KD were not remarkable. Results revealed that the level of transcript of UGT74G1 and UGT76G1 up regulated significantly 4 and 2 times higher than control, respectively. However, more research needs to shed more light on the mechanism of GA3 on gene expression of MEP pathway.
Multivariate Analysis of Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) Clones on Mor...Premier Publishers
Information on genetic variability for biochemical characters is a prerequisite for improvement of tea quality. Thirteen introduced tea clones characterized with objective; assessing tea clones based on morphological characters at Melko and Gera research stations. The study was conducted during 2017/18 cropping season on experimental plots in RCBD with three replications. Data recorded on morphological traits like days from pruning to harvest, height to first branch, stem diameter, leaf serration density, leaf length, leaf width, leaf size, petiole length, leaf ratio, internode length, shoot length, number of shoot, canopy diameter, hundred shoot weight, fresh leaf yield per tree. Cluster analysis of morphological trait grouped into four clusters indicated, the existence of divergence among the tested clones. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between clusters I and IV (35.27) while the minimum inter cluster distance was observed between clusters I and II (7.8).Principal components analysis showed that the first five principal components with eigenvalues greater than one accounted 86.45% for 15 morphological traits. Generally, the study indicated presence of variability for several morphological traits. However, high morphological variation between clones is not a guarantee for a high genetic variation; therefore, molecular studies need to be considered as complementary to biochemical studies.
Causes, Consequences and Remedies of Juvenile Delinquency in the Context of S...Premier Publishers
This research work was designed to examine nature of juvenile offences committed by juveniles, causes of juvenile delinquency, consequences of juvenile delinquency and remedies for juvenile delinquency in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa with specific reference to Eritrea. Left unchecked, juvenile delinquents on the streets engage in petty theft, take alcohol or drugs, rape women, rob people at night involve themselves in criminal gangs and threaten the public at night. To shed light on the problem of juvenile delinquency in the Sub-Saharan region data was collected through primary and secondary sources. A sample size of 70 juvenile delinquents was selected from among 112 juvenile delinquents in remand at the Asmara Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in the Eritrean capital. The study was carried out through coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 70 juvenile delinquents. The survey evidence indicates that the majority of the juvenile respondents come either from families constructed by unmarried couples or separated or divorced parents where largely the father is missing in the home or dead. The findings also indicate that children born out of wedlock, families led by single mothers, lack of fatherly role models, poor parental-child relationships and negative peer group influence as dominant causes of juvenile infractions. The implication is that broken and stressed families are highly likely to be the breeding grounds for juvenile delinquency. The survey evidence indicates that stealing, truancy or absenteeism from school, rowdy or unruly behavior at school, free-riding in public transportation, damaging the book of fellow students and beating other young persons are the most common forms of juvenile offenses. It is therefore, recommended that parents and guardians should exercise proper parental supervision and give adequate care to transmit positive societal values to children. In addition, the government, the police, prosecution and courts, non-government organizations, parents, teachers, religious leaders, education administrators and other stakeholders should develop a child justice system that strives to prevent children from entering deeper into the criminal justice process.
The Knowledge of and Attitude to and Beliefs about Causes and Treatments of M...Premier Publishers
Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness are a common occurrence in the Sub-Saharan region including Eritrea. Numerous studies from Sub-Saharan Africa suggest that stigma and discrimination are major problems in the community, with negative attitudes and behavior towards people with mental illness being widespread. In order to assess the whether such negative attitudes persist in the context of Eritrea this study explored the knowledge and perceptions of 90 Eritrean university students at the College of Business and Economics, the University of Asmara regarding the causes and remedies of mental illness A qualitative method involving coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 90 university students to collecting data at the end of 2019. The survey evidence points that almost 50% of the respondents had contact with a mentally ill person suggesting that the significant number of the respondents experienced a first-hand encounter and knowledge of mental illness in their family and community. The findings show an overall greater science-based understanding of the causes of mental illness to be followed by recommended psychiatric treatments. The survey evidence indicates that the top three leading causes of mental illness in the context of Eritrea according to the respondents are brain disease (76%), bad events in the life of the mentally ill person (66%) and substance abuse or alcohol taking, smoking, taking drugs like hashish. (54%). The majority of the respondents have a very sympathetic and positive outlook towards mentally ill persons suggesting that mentally illness does not simply affect a chosen individual rather it can happen to anybody regardless of economic class, social status, ethnicity race and religion. Medical interventions cited by the majority of the respondents as being effective treatments for mental illness centered on the idea that hospitals and clinics for treatment and even cures for psychiatric disease. Changing perceptions of mental illnesses in Eritrea that paralleled the very caring and sympathetic attitudes of the sample university students would require raising public awareness regarding mental illness through education, using the mass media to raise public awareness, integrating mental health into the primary health care system, decentralizing mental health care services to increase access to treatment and providing affordable service to maintain positive treatment outcomes.
Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on the Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Soybean ...Premier Publishers
An investigation was carried out at Kogi State University Student Research and Demonstration farm Anyigba during the 2019 wet season to observe the effect of phosphorus and zinc on the growth, nodulation and yield of soybean. The treatments comprised three levels: phosphorus and zinc (0, 30 and 60 kg P2O5/ha; 0, 5 and 10kg Zn/ha) and two varieties TGX 536 – 02D and Samsoy 2. The investigation revealed that application of phosphorus affected growth, nodulation, yield and some yield components of soybean while zinc application, apart from the plant height, which is reduced significantly, had no significant effect on other growth characters, nodulation, yield and yield components. However, it was generally found to decrease most of the characters. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest growth and yield, while 30 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest nodulation. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha significantly increased yield to 1.9t/ha, which was significantly higher over the control plots, which gave 1.7t/ha. Crude protein and oil contents of the seeds were not significantly affected by phosphorus application but were significantly affected by zinc application, which significantly decreased protein content as its amount an increase from 0 to 10 kg/ha, and significantly increased oil content from 0 to 5kg/ha and decreased it below 5kg/ha. It was also revealed that the two varieties responded similarly to phosphorus and zinc in terms of growth, grain yield and crude protein content of the seeds.
Influence of Harvest Stage on Yield and Yield Components of Orange Fleshed Sw...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Adami Tullu Agricultural Research Center in 2018 under rainfed condition with supplementary irrigation to determine the influence of harvest stage on vine yield and tuberous root yield of orange fleshed sweet potato varieties. The experiment consisted of four harvest stages (105, 120, 135 and 150 days after planting) and Kulfo, Tulla and Guntute varieties. A 4 X 3 factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Interaction of harvest stage and variety significantly influenced above ground fresh biomass, vine length, marketable tuberous root weight per hectare, commercial harvest index and harvest index. The highest mean values of above ground fresh biomass (66.12 t/ha) and marketable tuberous root weight (56.39 t/ha) were produced by Guntute variety harvested at 135 days after planting. Based on the results, it can be recommended that, farmers of the study area can grow Guntute variety by harvesting at 135 days after planting to obtain optimum vine and tuberous root yields.
Performance evaluation of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) and variability study...Premier Publishers
This study aimed at assessing genetic variability and to evaluate the performance of 13 improved upland rice varieties for yield and its components based on morphological traits. The field experiment was conducted using a randomized block design at Guraferda and Gimbo districts in the 2019 main cropping season. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) over the two locations revealed significant differences (p≤ 0.05) among varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, panicle length, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield. Similarly, the ANOVA for variety by location interactions depicted significant differences among the tested varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, and thousand-grain weight. High heritability was obtained from days to heading (88.5%), panicle length (85.0%), and grain yield (85.2%), which indicates these traits can be easily improved through selection. High to medium broad sense heritability and genetic advance as percentage of the mean for days to heading, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield indicates a good opportunity for improvement through selection using their phenotypic performance. This is mainly due to the high role of additive gene action in the expression of such traits. This study confirmed the presence of variability among varieties for most of the studied traits, which will create an opportunity for breeders to improve rice yield and other attributes.
Response of Hot Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) to Deficit Irrigation in Bennatse...Premier Publishers
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2. An Effect of support price toward the growth rate of Sugarcane production: Evidence from Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan
Koondhar et al. 097
Sugarcane is the most important cash crop of Pakistan.
Sugarcane mostly cultivated for producing sugar, and
correlated products, such as Gur, sugar used for human
diet, fuel and fiber has been advocated through by
products (Deepchand 1986). About 99 percent of sugar
extracted from sugarcane in Pakistan for demand at
national level (Azam and Mukarram 2010). Sugarcane
also have significant relationship with Board industries for
making papers. Sugarcane account 3.1% in value
addition and 0.6% share in GDP. (GoP 2014-15)
sugarcane was cultivated on area of 1141 thousand
hectares in the year of 2014-15 it is decreasing 2.6%
beside preceding year of 2013-14 the area was cultivated
1173 thousand hectares. The production of sugarcane
was recorded 62.7 million tons in 2014-15 it was 7.1%
less than last year 2014-15.The factor affection reducing
of crop production due to decreasing Area, heavy rainfall
flood, climate changes the main effect of reducing
production due to announced unwanted policies about
supporting price of sugarcane crop.
In Pakistan sugarcane generally cultivated in three
provinces Sindh, Punjab and NWFP (Masood and Javed
2004). The highest production of sugarcane was
recorded in Punjab 37,704, thousand tons in 2013-14, in
Sindh 18,362, thousand tons and NWFP, 5,361,
thousand tons, Sindh and NWFP received lower
production as compare to Punjab but the yield of
Sugarcane/hac highest was recorded in Sindh 61.71
tons/hac, Punjab 57.75 tons/hac and NWFP received
lower 45.68 tons/hac.
In Pakistan sugarcane industries is second largest agro
based industry after textile industries, its account 3.25 in
value addition and 0.6% in GDP (LCCI 2013), There are
total 88 Sugar mills, 44 sugar mills in Punjab, 36 in Sindh
and 08 in NWFP, rapidly growth of sugar industries also
contribute in the growth of economy of Pakistan,
sugarcane is one of the biggest revenue source of
Pakistan`s government, due to sugarcane fetches billion
of rupees in the farm of duties and taxes to government
(Adnan Nazir 2013), its employee 1.5 million workers,
including; financial experts, management experts,
technologist (engineers), skilled, semiskilled and
unskilled workers working in sugar industries of Pakistan
(LCCI
5
).
The contribution of sugarcane in GDP, employment,
foreign earning and rising the income of farmers,
however the government of Pakistan announced
supporting price of sugarcane to support the farmers for
cultivating more area and to use modern technologies
with maximum inputs for the achieving of government
targets, (Magsi 2012) The main cause of conducting this
study was to compare the effect of supporting price on
growth rate of sugarcane production in (Sindh and
Punjab) Pakistan.
METHODOLOGY
The Study entitled an effect of support price towards the
growth rate of sugarcane production: Evidence from
Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan, was conduct for
24 years on the basis of secondary time series data,
since the period of 1990-91 to 2013-14. The data were
collected from Pakistan Sugar mills Association. The data
were collected regarding area, production, Yield and
supporting price which announced by Pakistani
government. Both the micro and macro data were
analyzed through use of Excel and SPSS software.
Growth rate model and Cobb-Douglas production
function were used for the finding of how much growth in
sugarcane with time index? Which independents variable
impact on sugarcane production? And how supporting
price effecting on sugarcane production?
Growth rate Model: secondary time series data were
analyzed sugarcane production, area and yield for the
estimation of growth rate.
gx=XT – X0
gx= growth rate
XT= 1
st
year value of variable X
X0= 2
nd
year value of variable X
T = 1
st
year
0 = next year
Cobb-Douglas production function was specified as
under:
Y=f (X1
β1
, X2
β2
)
LnY= βo+β1 Ln X1+β2 Ln X2
Lnβ0= Natural logarithm of sugarcane in (000) tones.
Ln X1= Natural logarithm of sugarcane cropped area in
(000) cultivated hectares
Ln X2= Natural logarithm of sugarcane crop supporting
Price/40kg.
µ= error term
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This study presents growth of sugarcane production, area
and yield in Sindh and Punjab provinces, and to
estimating relationship of area and support price with
production of sugarcane in Sindh and Punjab provinces
of Pakistan.
Figure1, 2 and 3 represents sugarcane production area
and yield difference in both provinces of Pakistan, Figure
No 1 and 2 indicate that the area and production growth
with time index in Punjab and Sindh provinces of
Pakistan in Punjab are higher than Sindh Province, the
higher area under sugarcane cultivation recorded in
2007-08, 872.2 thousand hectares and production was
40,306.0 thousand tons but in 2008-09 the area of
sugarcane was cultivated 666.5 thousand hectares
XT
3. An Effect of support price toward the growth rate of Sugarcane production: Evidence from Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan
Year
Data Source: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association
Year
Data Source: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association
Int. J. Agric. Mark. 098
Figure 1. Sugarcane Production and Area with time index in Punjab province of Pakistan
Figure 2. Sugarcane Production and Area with time index in Sindh province of Pakistan
and production was 32,294.7 thousand tons. The area
was decrease, 23.5% and the production was decrease
19.8% less then area, Since 2008-9 to 2013-14 the area
of Punjab sugarcane cultivation increase 13.5% and the
production was increased 35.3 % it is double than area.
In case of Sindh province the area of sugarcane was
cultivated more 308.8 thousand hectares in 2007-08 in
same year more production received by growers
18,793.9 thousand tons but the area and production of
sugarcane in Sindh province also decreased in 2008-09
till to 263.9 thousand hectares and production was
decreased 13,304.3 thousand tones. The decreasing
ratio of area in 2008-09 was 14.5% and 29.2% production
decrease more than area, since 2008-09 to 2013-14 area
was increased 12.7% and the production was increase
38% it is 3re times more than area, and the figure 3
Indicate that the difference of sugarcane yield in Sindh
and Punjab provinces with time index. In Sindh province
yield of sugarcane always be more than Punjab province
the highest yield was recorded in Sindh province 1574
mnds/hac in 1998-99 in same time period the yield of
sugarcane was recorded in Punjab province 1171.5
mnds/hectare, the growth of yield in both province from
1998-99 to 2014-14, in Sindh province decrease 1% but
the growth rate of yield in Punjab increasing 23% in same
time period, in 2013-14 the yield of sugarcane in Sindh
was recorded 1542.75 mnds/hac and in Punjab was
recorded, 1443.75 mnds/hac, it means from 1998-99 to
2013-14 the growers of Sindh province stable same yield
no big difference and Punjab province growers keep to
4. An Effect of support price toward the growth rate of Sugarcane production: Evidence from Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan
Year
Data Source: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association
Koondhar et al. 099
Figure 3. Sugarcane Yield hectare-1
with time index both Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan
Table 1. Growth rate of sugarcane production, area and yield in Sindh and Punjab
province of Pakistan, since 1990-91 to 2013-14
Year Area (%) Production (%) Yield (%)
Punjab
1990-91 to 1994-95 3.13 7.04 3.61
1995-96 to 2000-01 1.92 4.63 2.31
2001-02 to 2006-07 5.44 4.84 0.48
2007-08 to 2013-14 -1.52 2.18 2.92
Average growth 24 years 2.24 4.67 2.33
Sindh
1990-91 to 1994-95 0.21 2.31 2.00
1995-96 to 2000-01 -0.66 -1.78 -1.58
2001-02 to 2006-07 6.13 12.07 5.96
2007-08 to 2013-14 0.01 0.78 0.73
Average growth 24 years 1.42 3.35 1.78
Data Source: Author`s calculation with use of Excel (2016)
Table 2. Summary statistics of relationship between area and support price with production in Sindh
and Punjab province of Pakistan
Independent Coefficient Standard error t-test Significant level R
2
F
Punjab
Intercept 1.189 0.335 3.553 0.002 0.97 175.68
Ln X1 1.074 0.127 8.491 0.000 - -
Ln X2 0.159 0.022 7.212 0.000 - -
Sindh
Intercept 1.223 0.423 2.890 0.009 0.70 24.452
Ln X1 1.184 0.175 6.750 0.057 - -
Ln X2 0.050 0.025 2.013 0.000 - -
Data Source: Author`s calculation with use of SPSS.
rising the yield, the variation of production and area,
shortage of irrigation, climate changes, heavy flood,
heavy rain, due to rain and flood insecticide and pesticide
attack increased and the main factor of fluctuation
production and area is marketing price of sugarcane Both
Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan.
Further analyze to growth rate of area, production with
time index of sugarcane crop in Sindh and Punjab
5. An Effect of support price toward the growth rate of Sugarcane production: Evidence from Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan
Int. J. Agric. Mark. 100
province of Pakistan. However, we tested average growth
rate model for production, area and yield of sugarcane
through the use of secondary time series data of
sugarcane crop.
Table1 indicate that the growth rate of sugarcane
production, area and yield in Sindh and Punjab province
of Pakistan, results shows that in Punjab from 1990-91 to
1994-95 area, production and yield growth was increase
3.13%, 7.04% and 3.61 percent it was more than Sindh
province was calculated 0.21% 2.31% and 2.00%
respectively. In case of 1995-96 to 2000-01 was intended
again more than Sindh province, in Punjab growth rate
was, 1.92%, 4.63% and 2.31% but in this time period
Sindh province area not increase but its goes minus -
0.66%, production and yield also decrease -1.78% and -
1.58%, it means in Sindh province have significant
relationship between area, production and yield, if area
fallen production and yield also fallen. Nevertheless in
2001-01 to 2006-07 the growth of area, production and
yield of Sindh province increased much more than
Punjab which was calculated 6.13%, 12.07% and 5.96%,
in the same time period Punjab growth rate increased
5.44%, 4.84% and 0.84% respectively. In case of 2007-
08 to 2013-14 in Sindh province growth rate of area,
production and yield increased little 0.01%, 0.78% and
0.73% as compare to Sindh the growth rate of area in
Punjab province decrease till -1.52% nevertheless the
production and yield increased 2.18% and 2.92% it
means in Punjab province have no big significant
relationship between area yield and production. The
overall average growth rate of sugarcane production,
area and yield during 24Year since1990-91 to 2013-14 in
Punjab growth rate increased more 2.24% of area, 4.67%
production and yield 2.33%, as compare to Punjab
province in Sindh province growth rate increased lower
which was calculated 1.42% for area, 3.35 for production
and 1.78% for Yield respectively.
Furthermore, the results of regression analysis which are
presents in table2. As the cobb-Douglas production
function was used, however the estimated co-efficient of
the elasticity of the production, in case of Punjab the co-
efficient of intercept is 1.189 representing the natural log
of expected production of sugarcane when there is no
impact of support price, the co-efficient of area (ln X1) is
1.074 if the area of sugarcane increase 1 percent the
production of sugarcane will increase 1.074 percent, and
the co-efficient of support price (Ln X2) also have
significant which is 0.159, it measures if the support price
increase one percent the production of sugarcane will
increase 0.159%, in Punjab province both area and
support price have significant relationship with production,
the significant level is 0.1% percent, the value of R-
square 0.97 which indicate that it’s about 97% of total
change in production of sugarcane crop, and the value of
F-calculated is 175.68 which indicate that its highly
significant relationship between area and support price
with production of sugarcane crop in Punjab, as compare
to Punjab province the impact of supporting price and
area on sugarcane production in Sindh province indicate
that the coefficient of the elasticity of the production
which is 1.223 indicate that the natural log of expected
production of sugarcane when there is no significant
impact of area and support price, after that the coefficient
of area is 1.184 which indicate closely relationship with
production, if the area increase 1 percent than the
production will increased 1.184%, and the co-efficient of
support price also have significant relationship but not
highly level which is 0.050 it means if the support price
increased 1percent thus the production of sugarcane will
increase 0.050% in Sindh province, the significant level is
0.5% therefore the value of R-Square is 0.70 it means the
possibility 70% total change of sugarcane production and
the value of F-calculate is 24.452 it shows relationship of
area and support price with sugarcane production in
Sindh, but it is the lower than Punjab. due to water
shortages, a lack of high yielding varieties and Mills are
typically bound to pay, so the farmers do not willing to
cultivate more area and use of more inputs. Therefore, it
is necessity to support price increase if the support price
increase than the farmers take keen interest for
cultivating more area under sugarcane with use of
modern technologies and also increase the applications
of inputs, however the government of Pakistan should
increase support price for promoting the sugarcane
production both Sindh and Punjab province of Pakistan
(Alam 2007)
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This study was conduct on the basis of secondary time
series data since 1990-91 to 2013-14 for comparing the
effect of support price to growth rate of sugarcane
production in Sindh and Punjab province of Pakistan
through the use of growth rate model and cobb-Douglas
model. The results indicate that in Punjab growth rate of
area, production and yield increased more 2.24% of area,
4.67% production and yield 2.33%, as compare to
Punjab province in Sindh province growth rate increased
lower which was calculated 1.42% for area, 3.35 for
production and 1.78% for Yield respectively. However the
relationship of area and support price with production
have significant results shows, in case of Punjab the co-
efficient of intercept is 1.189 representing the natural log
of expected production of sugarcane when there is no
impact of support price, the co-efficient of area (ln X1) is
1.074 if the area of sugarcane increase 1 percent the
production of sugarcane will increase 1.074 percent, and
the co-efficient of support price (Ln X2) also have
significant relationship which is 0.159, it measures if the
support price increase one percent the production of
sugarcane will increase 0.159%, in Punjab province both