Vol 4

Ogini Franklin Uzoma, Abdulgafar Rasheed Kamal, Ogunjirin Olusola Adetola, Adamade Christiana Alami, Tsee Andrew Ternenge, Okoro Uchenna Peter, Adeyi Abdulrasaq Mashood and Willoughby Fouad Ayinde Farm Power and Machinery Department, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Kwara State DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14628300 ABSTRACT This study details the performance evaluation of a motorized two-row multiseed grain walking …

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A MOTORIZED TWO-ROW MULTISEED GRAIN WALKING PLANTER Read More »

Ameh, S. D.*, Sulaimon, N. O., Ibrahim, S. Y., Oyedepo, O. M., Adi, K. F., Onah, R. O., Eze, E. I., Anyeji, F. O. and Ozumba, I. C. National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), Ilorin, Nigeria DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14628265 ABSTRACT The socio-economic status of women practicing mechanized agro processing in Nigeria was assessed. Women agro-processors were …

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN PRACTICING MECHANIZED AGROPROCESSING IN NIGERIA Read More »

*Kehinde Peter Alabi, **Abdulgafar Rasheed Kamal, **Ogini Franklin Uzoma, **Tsee Andrew Ternenge, **Uchenna Okoro Peter, **Adeyi Abdulrasaq Mashood and **Ogundero Idris Babatunde *Department of Food and Agricultural Engineering, Kwara State University, Malete, P.M.B. 1530, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria **National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), P.M.B. 1525, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14628234 ABSTRACT Addressing the …

DEVELOPMENT OF A MOTORIZED TWO-ROW MULTISEED GRAIN WALKING PLANTER Read More »

*Olonila, M. I., **Agbaje, C. O. and *Adewunmi, B. A. *Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State**National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Kwara State https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14628216 ABSTRACT Neglecting agricultural productivity, particularly in staple food crops, can drive a nation to rely on imports for sustenance. To address these challenges, the …

ASSESSMENT OF PARAMETERS AFFECTING THE OPERATIONS OF SELECTEDSTRATEGIC GRAIN RESERVE CENTERS IN NIGERIA Read More »

*Iheke, O. R. and **Ukonna, N. F. *Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria**Department of Agribusiness and Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14628131 ABSTRACT This study analyzed the determinants of investment among catfish entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic and demographic characteristics …

PATTERN AND DETERMINANTS OF INVESTMENT AMONG CATFISH ENTREPRENEURS IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA Read More »

*A. E. Olenloa and **M. O. Omobowale *Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906, US.**Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14710712 ABSTRACT Global demand for high-quality grain underscores the need for clean grains which is vital to …

DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A CENTRIFUGAL AIR-FLOW GRAIN CLEANER Read More »

Mohammed, B. T., Oserei, M. K., Daramola, R. B., Abdulquadri, A. F. and Ashaye, W. O. National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), KM. 20 Ilorin-Lokoja Highway, P.M.B. 1525, Ilorin, Kwara State DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14636862 ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated local, national, and global economies. The resulting low GDP growth, high rates of hunger, food insecurity, …

ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION THROUGH URBAN AGRICULTURE IN ILORIN METROPOLIS: CUSHIONING POST-COVID-19 EFFECTS Read More »

*Atemoagbo, Oyarekhua Precious; **Ajayi, Oladipo; *Mohammed, Aliyu; *Chukwu, Samuel Emeka; ***Peter, Chukwudi Offor; and ****Chinenye, Chizubelu *Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria**Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo, Nigeria***Department of Physics, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria****Department of Mechanical Energy and Industrial Engineering, Botswana International University of …

DESIGN, FABRICATION AND TESTING OF A BIOGAS DIGESTER USING RICE HUSK AS A FEEDSTOCK Read More »

*Ojomo, A. O., *Ale, M. O. and **Agge, M. A. *Department of Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology**Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Nigeria DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14660090 ABSTRACT The evaluation of a previously designed and fabricated cowpea thresher was conducted at the Department of Agricultural and Bio-environmental Engineering Technology of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in …

IMPACT OF DRUM SPEEDS AND MOISTURE CONTENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A COWPEA THRESHER Read More »

*Atemoagbo, O. P., *Aliyu, M., **Osigbhemhe, G. O., ***Adedipe, J. O. and ***Yusuf, I. O. *Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.**Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.***Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14636679 ABSTRACT This study presents the design, construction, and testing of a …

DEVELOPMENT OF DUAL POWERED GROUNDNUT ROASTER FOR SMALL SCALE AGRO-PROCESSING Read More »