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STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE ABILITY OF RURAL FARMERS TO DEAL WITH CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
Full text linkAgriculture has become the main stay of the economy of developing countries in the world especially south-east, Nigeria. Rural farmers in South-east, Nigeria have suffered significant losses due to extreme weather events and natural disasters attributed to climate change such as severe flooding, drought, decease and pest attack etc. The responses and reactions of rural farmers to these extreme weather events and natural disasters has suggested that there is a lack knowledge of climate change. This study therefore is aimed at developing strategies that could help enhance the ability of rural farmers to cope and deal with the effects of climate change. Descriptive survey design was considered for the study. The population of the study comprises of 449, 632 registered rural farmers in south east, Nigeria. Again, Enugu and Ebonyi State were chosen as sample states with 510 registered rural farmers from the two states considered for the study while questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) schedule were used as instrument for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and mean to answer the research questions. Findings of the study revealed that rural farmers in South East, Nigeria lack adequate knowledge of climate change etc. The study recommended that effective strategies should be developed by stakeholders to help farmers deal with climate change. Again, extension agents and other stakeholders should inculcate the right type of skills and attitudes in rural famers to enhance their ability to cope and deal with climate chang
Cover Crops Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from No-Till Maize in Southern Brazil: Insights from a Long-Term Field Experiment
Full text linkBrazil is one of the countries that has the most agricultural area under no-till (NT) management. This research study aims to evaluate life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maize (M) grain production in agroecosystems that used different cover crops under NT management in southern Brazil. The data for this study were from a long-term 41-year field experiment in southern Brazil. The long-term experiment evaluated the effects of fallow (F) and cover crops (oat (O), vetch (V), cowpea (B), pigeon pea (P), and lablab (L)) on nitrous oxide and methane emissions and soil carbon (C) sequestration in maize agroecosystems. Five cropping systems, FM, OV/M, OV/MB, PM, and LM, were evaluated. Our results show that cover crops can reduce life-cycle GHG emissions by ~40 to \u3e100% through increased soil C sequestration. The agroecosystems with winter cover crops (OV/M and OV/MB) had higher life-cycle GHG emissions (0.5 kg CO2e kg−1 of M or 2.6 Mg CO2e ha−1) than the agroecosystem with winter F (0.06 kg CO2e kg−1 of M or 0.2 Mg CO2e ha−1). Summer cover crops (P and L) resulted in negative life-cycle GHG emissions (an average of −0.2 kg CO2e kg M−1 or −1.2 Mg CO2e ha−1) and increased the M grain yield. This study shows that cover crops can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from NT M in southern Brazil
Taking Care of Our Hearts Together in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Fact Sheet
Full text linkHeart disease is largely preventable, yet many people will likely develop coronary heart disease, the most common form of it. The disease affects millions of Americans
Nebraska Beef Cow Breeding Herd as Capital Stock
Full text linkThroughout her lifetime, the capital stock value of a cow first rises as the size/quality of calves increase, then declines because there are fewer calves expected over her remaining lifetime. The value later in life begins to rise in anticipation of culling value.
We estimate the age distribution of the Nebraska cow herd every year, then we estimate the capital value of each cohort. Adding these values across ages and adjusting to 2015 prices, we obtain the series of capital values, measured in terms of 2015 dollars.
In addition, we calculate the value of the annual flow of services provided by the cow herd. Here we can see in dollar terms, the annual net value to the farm sector contributed by that stock of Nebraska beef cows, currently running well over half a billion dollars per year
Correction on the Status of \u3cem\u3eNematodes pavidus\u3c/em\u3e Horn, 1886 (Coleoptera: Eucnemidae: Dromaeolinae: Dromaeolini), with Redescriptions of Two Species from the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean
Full text linkThe status of Nematodes pavidus Horn (Coleoptera: Eucnemidae), in relation to Nematodes punctatus LeConte and Nematodes teres Horn is being questioned after Muona (2000) revised the family in the Nearctic region. Investigations into the status of N. pavidus included explorations of the histories among these three species and examining images of the types through the Museum of Comparative Zoology’s website. It has been confirmed that Muona erred by synonymizing N. pavidus with N. teres before transferring both N. punctatus and N. teres to Dromaeolus Kiesenwetter. A correction has been made by transferring N. pavidus from N. teres and placing it as a new synonym of N. punctatus. Otto and colleagues (2023) transferred N. teres to their new group, Absensiugum Otto, Muona and Córdoba-Alfaro, after a related, undescribed species had been detected in Costa Rica. Observed external morphologies of N. punctatus contradict known group character states present in Dromaeolus, particularly the lateral antennal grooves. Upon comparisons between N. punctatus in relation with other similar species within the tribe, the eucnemid shares similar external morphologies with those assigned to Plesiofornax Cocquerel and has been transferred to the group thereby creating a new name, Plesiofornax punctata (LeConte) new combination. Both A. teres and P. punctata are redescribed and imaged for both sexes
The Role Of Libraries In The Fight Against Corruption
Full text linkCorruption is simply a misuse of entrusted authority for personal benefit of self, family, friends and those who by rules do not deserve or qualify to get the benefit of that authority. The phenomenon which has been described as a universal one, presents itself in different forms like embezzlement, bribery, nepotism in public sector recruitment, promotion and access to public service, cronyism, vote-buying, political patronage, and judicial corruption. The effects of this phenomenon on the society are so monumental that a common platformmust be found to wage war against it, if our country’s plan for economic growth and development must be realized. This paper therefore examines the role libraries as information centres could play in the fight against corruption in Nigeria with the aim of stamping out the ‘disease’ from the society
Empowering Rural Communities: Unlocking Potential through the Online Rural Economic & Community Vitality Graduate Certificate
Full text linkIn today’s evolving economic landscape, rural Nebraska stands at a crossroads. While communities face challenges like population decline, job loss, and infrastructure needs, they also have enormous potential for growth, innovation, and resilience. The key to unlocking this potential lies in skilled, passionate leaders ready to shape the future.
The Rural Economic & Community Vitality (RECV) Graduate Certificate offered 100% online by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agricultural Economics, provides a powerful platform to do just that. This 12-credit, no-prerequisite program is designed for individuals eager to create real, lasting impact in rural communities—whether you\u27re already working in economic or community development or just starting your journey in supporting rural America.
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ICT SERVICES IN ANAMBRA STATE ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION.
Full text linkThis study investigated the Availability and Utilization of ICT services in Anambra State Academic Libraries. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design and was guided by two research questions and one null hypothesis. Two researcher-structured instruments were used to collect data for the research. The population of the study were the 75 library staff of the libraries under study, which include Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Library, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Library and Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu Library. This population was small and manageable. Therefore, the census method of sampling was adopted. 61 instruments were returned, representing approximately 81% used for data analysis. The study used Mean and Percentage ratings to answer the research questions and Paired Samples t-test to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that there is availability of ICT services in Anambra State Academic Libraries. However, the extent of utilization of ICT services is low, and there is significant difference in the mean ratings of availability of ICT services and extent of utilization of ICT services. The study concluded that Anambra State Academic Libraries have embraced digitalization and are classified as modern libraries. The study implied under-utilization of investments, wasted potential for innovation and missed opportunities for enhanced learning and research. The study recommended periodic measures to sustain the availability of ICT services and encourage their utilization
NEBLINE, May 2025
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