ARCN JAAR, August 2022, Vol 10, No.2

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JOURNAL OF APPLIED AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief - Professor Garba Hamidu Sharubutu mni
Editorial Assistant - Professor E. S. Salau
Managing Editor - Nuhu Yusuf
Associate Editor - Dr. Umar Umar Abdullahi
Advisory Board Members:
Professor Bello Zaki Abubakar - Director, AE&SE
Dr. Apochi James Ocheme - Director, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Dr. Kidda Danjuma Maku - Director, Livestock
Alh. Mahmud .A. Bello - Director, Administration
Dr. Salako Oluwafemi - Director, Plant Resources
Dr. Aliyu Madugu Shuaibu - HOD, Planning Research & Statistics
ED, IAR, Zaria - NW Coordinating NARI
ED, LCRI, Maiduguri - NE Coordinating NARI
ED, NCRI, Badeggi - NC Coordinating NARI
ED, IAR&T, Ibadan - SW Coordinating NARI
ED, NIFOR, Benin - SS Coordinating NARI
ED, NRCRI, Umudike - SE Coordinating NARI
About the Journal
The Journal of Applied Agricultural Research (JAAR) is published by the Agricultural Research Council
of Nigeria (ARCN), Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja, Nigeria. It is devoted to the publication of
results of agricultural research relevant to national development. It is to document, publish and disseminate
emerging knowledge of agricultural research. The Editor- in Chief, Professor Garba Hamidu Sharubutu,
is an internationally renowned Research Scientist with several years’ experience in the Nigerian
Agricultural Research System and the Nigerian University System. Members of the Advisory Board are
carefully selected to represent the various disciplines and major specializations in Agricultural Sciences
Submission of Manuscript
The Journal welcomes original papers of research, reviews and reports in the various branches of
agriculture with particular reference to information relevant to agricultural development, food security and
innovative technologies capable of driving national development forward. Granted the global nature of
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Contents Volume 10 (2) 2022 Page
Agricultural Economics and Extension 1
Analysis of Gender Differentials in Technical Efficiency of Hungry Rice
(Acha) Farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria
Amusa, T. A and Esheya, S. E. 2
Analysis of the Determinants of Adoption of Bio-Herbicide Technology for
Sustainable Food Production in the North-Eastern Region of Nigeria.
Adewuyi, A.K. and Gwandi, O. 15
Analysis of the Relationship between Cassava Productivity and Adoption of
Integrated Soil Management Practices in Osun State
L.K Olatinwo AND M.J Wahab 22
Determinants of Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices among
Arable Crop Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Adebanjo, O. A, Ladapo, H.L., Hassan, T.I., Mohammed H., Saibu O.F.,
and Iyiola, T.O, 28
Determinants of Rice Expenditure Share and Preferences among Employees in
Public Universities in Nigeria: A Case Study of Non-Teaching Staff at the
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Abiodun Elijah Obayelu and Oluwatoba Israel Adeoye 37
Ensuring Food Security in Northeast Nigeria: Assessment of Post-Harvest Fish
Losses among Small-Scale Fishermen in Hadejia-Jama'are Komadugu-Yobe
Basin Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria.
Ashley-Dejo, S. S., Idi-Ogede A. M. Musa A. M, Sabo M. and Usman J. 52
Factors Influencing Job Performance of Extension Agents in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Issa, F. O., Ayuba, N. and Nti, C. 64
Land Tenure System and Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria: A Systematic Review
of the Literature.
SANUSI, Saheed Olakunle , MADAKI, Musa Janga,
ADEDEJI, Isreal Ajibade 73
What Factors Determine the Level of Watermelon Farmers’ Market Participation?
Olugbenga A. and Ifeoluwapo O. 83
Soil Science and Crop Production 91
Appraisal on the Major Fungal Contaminants of Sorghum Grains in Nigeria
Garba, M.H., Makun, H.A., Jigam, A.A., Hadiza, L.M., Njobeh, P.B, 92
Economic Analysis of Rates of Fertilizer Application and Weed Control Methods
in Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas L.) Production in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Bello, I.H., A.J. Ibrahim, I.M. Ogara and A.A. Girei 109

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Effect of Biochar Blended with Poultry Manure on the Productivity of Okra
(Abelmoschus Esculentus L.Moench) in Lafia.
Muntaka, H.A.1 and Jayeoba, O.J.2 115
Effect of Seed Production Environments on Seed Yield Attributes of Pigeon Pea
(Cajanus Cajan (L.) Millsp.) Genotypes
Olufelo J.O and Adetumbi J.A 125
Efficacy of Formulated Plant-Based Emulsion Insecticide against Post-Flowering
Insect Pests of COWPEA (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) In Samaru, Nigeria.
Utono, I.M. and Magaji, B.T. 133
Genetic Variability Assessment of Green Pepper (Capsicum Annuum) (L)
Genotypes in Two Cropping Year in South–East Nigeria.
Olufelo, Joseph Olusola 142
Impact of Irrigated and Rain-Fed Landuse on Chemical Properties of Soils
of Galma Floodplain, Zaria, Kaduna State
Aliyu, Jamila 151
Soil Fertility Management of Farm Households and Food Security Nexus:
Empirical Evidence from Abia State, Nigeria
Amusa, T. A., Umunna, M. C and Esheya, S. E. 159
Spatial Analysis of Plant Nutrient Concentrations in Parts of Rivers Niger
and Kaduna Catchment, North Central, Nigeria
Idris, Aliyu Ja’agi. Yahaya, T.I. Abubakar, A. S.Jigam, A. A. Musa M. 174
Studies on the Life Cycle of Empoasca Dolichi Paoli (1930) On Cotton in
Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria
Aliyu, M. K., Onu, I., Mani, U. and Mbah, C. E. 185
Studies on physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flours of Nigerian
wheat and Sorghum varieties for Food Applications.
Ugwuona, Fabian U. Ukom, Anthony N, Agwo, Obinna E., Asogwa,
Ifeyinwa S. and Agbo, Miriam C. 193
Survey to Determine the Incidence of Empoasca Dolichi in Parts of Katsina State.
Aliyu, M. K., Onu, I., Mani, U. and Mbah, C. E. 208
Animal Production. 220
Effects of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Peels
Mixture as Partial Replacement for Maize on Growth Performance and Nutrient
Retention of Broiler Chickens
Eleleh, O. J, Kidda, D, Oluwafemi, R. A, Alagbe, J. O, Egberuare,
T.A Akintayo B.O 221

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Biosecurity Measures Adopted by Poultry Farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria
Okafor, B. B. and Tasie, C. M. 229
Effects of Dietary Sources of Raw Local Rock Phosphates on Performance of
Broiler Chickens.
Samuel Joseph Anzaku and Comfort Dooshima Tuleun 240
Evaluation of Cattle Temperament Traits in Relation to Sociability, Safety and
Farmer-Herder Conflict
Sunday, H. L., Adedibu, I.I, Tunji, A. O., Kezi, D. M. 252
Productive Performance and Egg Quality of Layer Chickens Fed Graded Levels
of Sorghum Icsv400 Variety as Replacement for Maize.
Jama’a, N. A. Jamilu, H., Doma, U. D., Abubakar, M., Bello, K. M. and
Balarabe, S. 264
Interactions of Packaging Media and Storage Period on Quality of ‘Dambun Nama’ from Meat
of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Containing ‘Zogale’ (Moringa Oleifera) and ‘Sabara’ (Guiera
Senegalensis) Leaf Meals
Balarabe, S., Jibir, M., Duru, S., Abdu, S. B. and Jama’a, N. A. 274
Fisheries and Aquaculture Production. 290
Effects of Culture Medium Background Colours on the Growth Performance of
Clarias Gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings.
Mohammed Sabo and Kolle Mallah 291
Morphometric Relationship between Atya Gabonensis and Macrobrchium Felicinum
Freshwater Prawn from Lower River Benue, Makurdi, Nigeria
Obetta C., R.A. Obande, S. G. Solomon, J. O. Cheikyula, J.O. Apochi,
N. Yusuf and A. Yusuf. 299