Browsing Agraarteadus : Journal of Agricultural Science by Title
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Comparative assessment of selected heavy metal load in three tilapiine species inhabiting Osinmo Reservoir, Southwestern, Nigeria
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2018)The levels of selected heavy metal in the water and fillets of Tilapia zillii Gervais, Sarotherodon galilaeus Trewavas and Oreochromis niloticus Lineaus in Osinmo Reservoir were assessed and compared with established ... -
Determinants of training needs of youths in broiler chicken production in Osun State, Nigeria and implications for extension workers
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)This study identified the factors influencing the training needs of youth in broiler chicken production and drew implications for extension workers in Osun State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 221 youth farmers through ... -
Determination of efficiency in the design phase of the enterprise by the method of finite relations
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)The algorithm for estimating engineering solutions at the design stage in terms of the relative energy intensity by the method of finite relations (MFR) has been considered. The description and diagram of an energy ... -
The effect of Silicon on the organically grown iceberg lettuce growth and quality
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)Si helps plants to mitigate with abiotic and biotic stresses because of Si-treated plants become stronger, sturdier and naturally more tolerant. The purpose of the investigations was to look the effect of Silicon on the ... -
Effect of VAT rate reduction for fruits and vegetables on prices in Latvia: ex-post analysis
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)Latvia reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for some fresh fruits and vegetables in 2018. The reduced VAT rate is set at 5%, while the standard VAT rate in the country is 21%. The rate was reduced for a 3-year period, during ... -
The effect of vermicompost on the growth and quality of cress (Lepidium sativum)
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2018)Vermicompost is the excreta of earthworm, which are capable of improving soil health and nutrient status. Vermiculture is a process by which all types of biodegradable wastes such as farm wastes, kitchen wastes, market ... -
Energy efficiency of consumption – methods of analysis and evaluation
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)Technical, economic, and social need to define and control the efficiency of energy usage – consumer energy efficiency implies the necessity to determine the exact contents of this new concept. A deeper analysis of a ... -
Escherichia coli O157:H7 esinemine Eesti piimafarmides ja veiseliha tootmise ahelas aastatel 2005–2014
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2018)Escherichia coli O157:H7 human infections are mostly associated with consumption of raw or undercooked beef and raw milk. Ruminants, especially cattle are the main reservoir of the pathogen. The main aim of the present ... -
Establishment of in vitro propagation protocol of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook f.: explant and media selection to plantlet acclimatization
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook f.) is an important ornamental plant commodity with high economical value in Indonesia; however, development of the plant in larger scale commercially is constrained by the ... -
Express-diagnostics method for assessment of soil compaction for different cultivation methods
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2020)Soil compaction remains a concern because of the heavy tractors used in intensive agriculture. When axle loads of vehicles increase, soil compaction is affected in deeper soil layers. An efficient tool is needed to ... -
Factors influencing adoption of improved potato (Belete) variety: evidence from Ethiopian smallholder farmers
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)Improving the adoption of improved crop varieties is very important to increase income, reduce hunger, sustain food security, and to reduce poverty in sub-Saharan Africa like Ethiopia. Similarly, Belete potato variety is ... -
Influence of moisture depletion and surface drip irrigation style on some soil hydraulic properties and potato crop
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)This study aimed to determinate the impact of soil moisture depletion and surface drip irrigation style on some soil hydraulic properties such as infiltration, hydraulic conductivity, application efficiency, and water use ... -
Juhtumianalüüs: Energiakulu analüüs põllumajandustoodangu väärindamisel talus autoklaavi abil
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2019)The purpose of this article is to analyze the causes and distribution of autoclave energy consumption between the various stages of the technological process and identify ways to reduce energy costs. It was found that ... -
Kaera lisasöötmise mõju rohusöödarikaste ratsioonide kasutamisel uttede toitumusele, jõudlusele ning vere glükoosi ja β-hüdroksübutüraadi sisaldusele mahefarmides
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2018)The aim of this study was to estimate the feeding strategies of pregnant and lactating ewes fed only silage/hay or supplemented with concentrates (oat) on the ewe body condition score (BCS), production of ewes (lambs born ... -
Kartulimardika (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) populatsiooni arvukuse prognoosi võimalikkus Eestis
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)On the basis of phenological observations and overwintering mortality data in 2015/2016 we tried to predict the population density of Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) (CPB) for the following season. ... -
Lihtsa krohmseene inokulaadi kasvatamine ning võrdlus kaubanduslike toodetega taimekasvu suurendamiseks
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are obligate symbionts forming mutualistic relationships with most land-plants. In AM symbiosis, the plant supplies the fungal partner with products of photosynthesis and in return recieves ... -
Listeria monocytogenes'e levimus valmistoidus
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)RTE meat and fish products with a long shelf-life are associated with the high risk of transmission of L. monocytogenes to human. Also, soft and semi-soft cheeses are in focus according to potential contamination with ... -
Lühiartikkel: Eesti ajalooliste mõisaparkide ja metsade puistu liigilise koosseisu võrdluse meetod
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2020)The following short communication article presents a method for comparing the species composition of Estonian forests and parks, giving an overview of the data that is currently being gathered and underlining how these two ... -
Lühiartikkel: PGF2α ja parenteraalselt manustatava tseftofuuri kasutamine poegimisjärgsete emakapõletike ravis lüpsilehmadel
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2017)Present study was designed to get additional knowledge about treatment of postpartum (PP) clinical metritis (CM) and clinical endometritis (CE), using combination of systemic antibiotics with administration of prostaglandin ... -
Mini-review: The role of crop rotation, intercropping, sowing dates and increased crop density towards a sustainable crop and weed management in arable crops
(Estonian Academic Agricultural Society, 2020)The extended and in many cases unjustified use of herbicides has resulted in herbicide resistance development and serious environmental concerns. Therefore, the need for implementation and wider adoption of several ...