IOSR-JAVS VOLUME-18 ~ ISSUE-2 ~ February 2025

ABSTRACT: The current level of rice production in the country falls significantly short of satisfying the growing demand. It is essential to enhance rice production to fulfill national requirements. One effective approach to boost rice output is through the judicious application of chemical fertilizers. Nevertheless, the prolonged and uneven use of these fertilizers has resulted in severe consequences. This study was conducted during the rice growing season (February – June, 2024)......

Keywords: Fertilizer regimes, Rice varieties, Grain yield, Environmental sustainability, Kenya

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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Market competition is a dynamic phenomenon that changes based on influences linked to economic, behavioral, legal, technological and regulatory aspects. The interface between agribusiness and family farming presents distinctive values that must be protected in each market segment they occupy. Considering small wine producers, it is necessary to understand the challenges family farming faces in relation to the production and marketing.....

Key Word: Market Competition; Geographical Indication; Distinctive Seal; Productive Value.

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Batista, M. D. S. B.; Bezerra, J. S. B.; De-Bortoli, R. Geographical Indication As A Preventive Solution Against Competition In The Economic Market: A Literature Review. Iosr Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (Online), V. 28, P. 15-20, 2023.
[2] Batista, M. D. S. B.; Bezerra, J. S. B.; De-Bortoli, R. Wine Production In Northeast Bahia: A Comparative Study Between The Municipalities Of Mucugê And Casa Nova In The Light Of The Literature. Journal Of Business And Management (Iosr-Jbm), Volume 26, Issue 12. Ser. 2024
[3] Batista, M.S.B; Santos, C. A.; Bezerra, J. S. B.; Kirst, F. V.; De-Bortoli, R. Geographic Indication As A Strategic Resource For Small Wine Producers: A Literature Review. Journal Of Business And Management (Iosr-Jbm), V. 26, P. 60-65, 2024.
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[5] Eckert, Alex.; Mecca, Marlei Salete.; Borges, Patrícia De Quadros. The Impact Of The Tax War Between States On The Grape And Wine Production Chain. Study & Debate, Lajeado, V. 17, N. 2, P. 59-84, 2010..

ABSTRACT: Background: Waxy maize starch exhibits strong hydrophilic ability, high swelling power and viscosity, and difficult to retrogradation, due to its high amylopectin content, holding great potentials in food application. The acid heat treatment is commonly employed to produce modified starch with high resistance towards hydrolysis, during which new glucoside bonds are formed, such as α-1,2, β-1,2 and α-1,3, β-1,3 and other glucoside bonds. Cold plasma had been emerged as.....

Key Word: Cold plasma; Acid heat treatment; Waxy maize starch; Physicochemical properties

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ABSTRACT: The scarcity of cheap animal protein can be abated through tilapia aquaculture if uncontrolled reproduction and precocious maturity in tilapia can be combated. This research aims to explore natural reproductive inhibitory agents, specifically Neem seed oil, as a cost-effective method for managing tilapia populations. This study investigates the effects of varying dietary supplementation levels of Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed oil on the reproductive physiology.....

Key Word: neem oil, reproduction, Oreochromis niloticus, cheap protein

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ABSTRACT: Recommended rice production practices (RRPP) adoption becomes very important if farmers, are to achieve sustainability in rice production. Therefore, this research describes the socioeconomic and institutional profile of the rice farmers; describes the level of adoption of RRPP; determines the impact of the adoption of RRPP on the livelihood of rice farmers and identifies the constraints faced by rice farmers and its level of severity. A multistage sampling techniques was used to select 201 respondents as adopters and 201 respondents as non-adopters from the same....

Keywords: Impact, Adoption, Rice, Production, Practice, Kogi State

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ABSTRACT: Among other things, shortage and cost of fertilizers contributes to food insecurity, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria, hence, affect the economy of the nation and as well contribute to inflation. The study aimed to produce a nitrogen rich pelleted organic fertilizer from animal and plant waste and its application in the growth and development of maize plant. The waste used I this research is the combination of cow dung and saw dust. The waste....

Keywords: Fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and waste

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