Evaluation of Growth Performance of African Rose Wood Seedlings on Different Soil in Kaduna Northern Guinea Savanna Eco-Zone Nigeria
By: 1Savanna Forestry Research Station, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), PMB 1039, Samaru – Zaria, Kaduna, NIGERIA; 2Northern Guinea Research Station, FRIN, Nasarawa, NIGERIA; 3Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, FRIN, PMB 2273, Afaka – Kaduna,
Abstract:

Limited empirical studies have examined the nexus between soil properties survival and growth performance of Pterocarpus erinaceous under different soil and environmental conditions; this knowledge is however critical for the successful establishment of African rosewood plantations and general ecological balances in the forest...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
SOIL NUTRIENTS STATUS AND CROPPING SYSTEM IN PLASTIC HOUSE CONDITION OF CHANDRAGIRI MUNICIPALITY KATHMANDU
By: Nisha PANTHA1and Shova SHRESTHA2
Abstract:

Soil nutrients are essential for plant growth, crop production, and sustainable agricultural development. In recent years plastic house is going popular around peri-urban areas of Nepal, including Chandragiri municipality of Kathmandu district. The research report covered the experience, learning and contribution on nutrient...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Access to Formal Agricultural Credit and Barriers Among Farmers in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
By: Brishti SUWAL and Rojan KARKI
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Agriculture remains one of the key sectors in Nepal's economy. However, many farmers struggle to access formal credit to enhance their farm productivity and sustainability. This study assessed farmers’ access to formal credit in Kathmandu Valley and identified the main barriers limiting its...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Determinants of Farmers’ Willingness to Grow Potato on a Commercial Scale in Rupandehi District, Nepal
By: Kriti BHANDARI1 , Sushmita BHATTA2 & Binayak Prakash MISHRA2*
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Despite being an important food and cash crop in Nepal, commercialization of potato is limited. This study was conducted to identify the determinants of farmers’ willingness to grow potatoes on a commercial scale, as well as the encouraging and limiting factors, in Rupandehi...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Effect of Vermicompost–Soil–Cocopeat Casing Mixture on Growth, Morphology, and Biological Efficiency of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe Indica)
By: Zenita NEPAL1 , Sundar TIMALSINA 2 , Alize Kumar SHAH 1 , and Bidur P. CHAULAGAIN 1*
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The study on the effect of casing materials on Calocybe indica was carried out from April 30 to August 1 at the Science Business and Innovation Laboratory of HICAST. The experiment was conducted under ambient environmental conditions, where the temperature ranged between 21–27°C...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Determinants of Farm Machinery Adoption among Maize Farmers in Khotang, Nepal
By: Bishal RAWATa , Anish Bilash PANTAb*, Sushmita BHATTAb and Binayak Prakash MISHRAb
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Agricultural mechanization is crucial in improving productivity and reducing labor dependency. However, the adoption of machinery in Nepal's hilly regions remains limited. The study was conducted to identify the determinants of farm machinery adoption among maize farmers in Khotang, Nepal. Data were collected...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Economic Analysis of Dragon Fruit Production in Dang Nepal
By: Rojan KARKI1*, Bharat Bikram RAWAT2*, Rajendra BHARI1 , & Koshila GIRI1
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This study assessed the production status, marketing system, and economic viability of dragon fruit cultivation in Dang district from November 2024 to January 2025, based on a survey of 44 purposively selected farmers in Lamahi and Tulsipur. The total production cost per hectare...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Comparative Analysis of Technical Efficiency among Smallholder Rice Farmers Using Local and Improved Seeds in North Central Nigeria
By: Godfrey Ajayi, SUNDAY1 , Olugbenga Omotayo, ALABI2 and Josephine Bosede, AYOOLA
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The research compared technical efficiency among smallholder rice farmers using local and improved seeds in North Central, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling to choose a total sample size of two hundred and thirty-four (234) rice farmers which comprises 88 and 146 smallholder...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Effect of cow dung and NPK fertilizer on the early growth of Northern Black Wattle (Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex. Benth) in Kaduna Northern Guinea Savanna Eco - zone of Nigeria
By: Akintunde Isiaka, SODIMU*1 , Fatima Muhammad, RASHEED2 , and David, BAYO3
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During the early stages of plant growth, trees are very well dependent on soil nutrient supply, the soil has to be enrich with nutrients (Organic and inorganic) applications for optimal growth and development. This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of cow...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026
Role of Beneficial Microbes in Enhancing Potato Vegetative Stage in Sindhupalchwok District
By: Koshila GIRI1*, Himal BHUSAl 2 , Prashant SAPKOTA3 , and Rojan KARKI 1
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The study titled “Role of Beneficial Microbial Inoculants in Enhancing Potato Vegetation Growth in Sindhupalchok District” was conducted at the Potato Crop Development Centre, Nigale, from February 21 to July 11, 2025. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with five treatments- Control, Trichoderma, Pseudomonas,...

  • Volume : 31
  • Year : 2026