Phosphorus (P) is considered the second most important nutrient for grass growth following
nitrogen (N) and it is applied on grasslands mainly through chemical fertilizers. Irrational use …

The past few years have witnessed emphasis on food security and sustainable farming—
Sustainable Development Goal 2, zero hunger. Discourse on food production highlight …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to model credit rationing among farmers in rural
developing areas, based on micro level data of Kano State, Nigeria. Design/methodology …

Purpose The primary purpose of this study is to assess the factors that influence households'
choice of cooking fuel in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach In total, 750 …

In recent years, Ghanaian agriculture has witnessed a surge in the use of agrochemicals,
with the likely consequence that nonoptimal levels of application could cause environmental …

Using human excreta derived fertiliser (HEDF) in agriculture reduces dependence on
diminishing phosphorus rock reserves, improves soil health, and facilitates sustainable …

Land use changes have a profound impact on soil fertility and agricultural production
systems in the Forest-Savannah Transition Zone (FSTZ) of Ghana. Soil erosion and …

Purpose Improving the adoption rates of proven innovative practices in bean farming and
their impacts on livelihoods requires persistent promotion of practices, complemented by …

This study was conducted with the major aim of conducting descriptive and exploratory
analyses on the socio-economic characteristics of households in Bauchi state and their …

This study conducted a dual microanalysis of modern agricultural inputs use behaviour in
rural areas of Kano State, Nigeria. Probit regression model was estimated to analyse the …