Agricultural Sciences
Fulani Herdsmen and Communal Clashes in Nigeria: Issues and Solutions: ISSN 2205-6246
The objective of this paper is threefold; to highlight the culture of nomadism, the issues of competing resources that have led to communal clashes and finally to proffer solutions for developing the livestock industry. The Fulani tribes are principally nomads that rear cattle, [...]Read more
Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Chikaire, J.U., Anyoha, N.O., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Oguegbuchulam, M. (2016). Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 39-49
Abstract The aim of this study was to ascertain the benefits of agro-forestry practices as a mitigation strategy for climate change among farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State – Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic [...]Read more
An Analysis of the Perceived Effects of Climate Change on the Health of Rural Farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria Chikaire, J.U., Nwakwasi, R.N., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Chikezie, N.P. (2016). An Analysis of the Perceived Effects of Climate Change on the Health of Rural Farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Volume 1, Issue 2, Pp 32-42
This study analysed the effects climate change on the health of rural farmers in Okigwe Agricultural zone of Imo state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers; examine the evidence of climate change by rural [...]Read more
Consumer Attitude, Socio-demographics and Adoption of Climate Change Measures Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide and Ideba Ele (2016). Consumer Attitude, Socio-demographics and Adoption of Climate Change Measures. Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 12-31
Abstract The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of consumer attitude towards adoption of climate change adaptation measures and to explore whether the socio-demographics of the consumers have any effects on the adoption of the measures. The study was [...]Read more
Agriculture as an Employment Intervention Strategy: Is it all Motion and No Movement? Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2016). Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-11
The objective of the paper was to assess the progress made using the agriculture employment intervention programs to reduce youth unemployment. The study was conducted in three local government areas of Edo State, Nigeria. The methodology included qualitative research that used [...]Read more
Consumer Awareness, Perception and Actions towards Climate Change Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide & Ideba Ele (2015). Consumer Awareness, Perception and Actions towards Climate Change. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 25-38
Abstract Climate change is one of the most serious environmental and human threats of the 21st century. It is a product of the consumers’ actions and inactions, directly or indirectly that has led to high levels of the various greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and that have [...]Read more
Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2015). Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-24
Abstract This article presents a general overview and a reference point for understanding agricultural productivity at farm and sectorial levels. The review covered measures for improving productivity to the extent that it was obvious that incremental growth is a multifaceted [...]Read more
Young People and Agricultural Employment: Locality and Interest Factors Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide, Ideba Ele & Emmanuel Ikheloa (2015). Young People and Agricultural Employment: Locality and Interest Factors, Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1 Iss. 1 Pp 1-13
Abstract Agriculture is a commonly used strategy for providing employment to young people particularly in the developing countries. One of the reasons why this strategy has not been successful is that resources are directed to too many young people that have no interest in [...]Read more
Segmenting the Nigerian Wine Market Using a Combination of Segmentation Methods Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide & Ideba Ele (2015). Segmenting the Nigerian Wine Market Using a Combination of Segmentation Methods. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Vol. 1, Iss. No.1, Pp 76-93
Abstract The study investigated consumers in an emerging wine market with a view to gain an understanding of how to serve them best. The main objective of the study was to segment the consumers into serviceable groups using a combination of psychographic, socio-demographic and [...]Read more
The Physico-chemical Properties and Microbial Isolates of Cross River State Estuary Soils Bello O. S. & Ukut E.G (2015). The Physico-chemical Properties and Microbial Isolates of Cross River State Estuary Soils. Mayfair Journal of Soil Science 1(1), 15-27
Abstract This study attempted to determine the physico-chemical properties and microbial isolates of estuary Soils in Cross River State. Four soil samples were collected from the estuaries area (Ikang, Atimbo Bridge, Unical Creek) of southern part of Cross River State as the [...]Read more