Several methods describe populations from field measurements: dynamic and static life tables, along with transition matrices. These approaches categorize individuals based on their state (age,… Read More »Methods for Measuring Population Dynamics in Agriculture
Fundamentally, ecology resembles a society, though it operates on a much larger scale. Ecologists function similarly to economists, but instead of human economies, they study… Read More »Fundamentals of Ecology in Agricultural Systems
Ecology (from Greek: οἶκος, “house”; -λογία, “study of”) is the scientific study of the relationship between living organisms and their surroundings. Ecosystems are defined by… Read More »Historical Concept of Ecology in Agriculture and Environmental Science
Youth behaviour problems are those attitudes which negate societal existence. This article is devoted to a critical examination of youth behaviour problems and a discussion… Read More »Introduction to Youth Behaviour in Rural Agricultural Communities
Many advanced and developing countries have embarked on one form of rural youth programmes or the other in agricultural extension. In this article, the UNESCO’s… Read More »Examples Of Rural Youth Extension Programmes In Other Countries
Animal ecology is a critical field of study for scientists, focusing on the relationships between animals and their environments. Various forms of animal ecology exist,… Read More »Understanding the Ecology and Biology of Fish Species in Agriculture and Aquaculture
The federal, state governments and corporate organisations in Nigeria have embarked on a good number of rural youth programmes in agricultural extension. These programmes include… Read More »Examples of Rural Youth Agricultural Extension Programmes in Nigeria
Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) affects all species. This is a microscopic soil worm living in hot, humid and airy soils that penetrates roots and causes… Read More »Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) – Symptoms, Damage and Preventive Measures
The Fruit and Shoot Borer is a lonely translucent back head caterpillar which attacks bugs, mostly during dry season. It is the type of disease… Read More »Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) – Symptoms and Damage Prevention
Crops agricultural practices are essentially a set of principles to be applied to farm production processes to produce better agricultural products. They are simply agricultural… Read More »Guide to Sowing and Planting Practices of Crops
Inter-cropping is a multiple cropping practice involving growing two or more crops in proximity. The most common goal of inter-cropping is to produce a greater… Read More »Inter-cropping: Advantages and Disadvantages
The history of any programme is necessary in order to establish a basis for new approaches and innovations. The history of rural youth programmes in… Read More »History of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension
Rural youth programmes in agricultural extension have evolved significantly from their colonial-era origins. Today, these programmes are designed to achieve educational, economic, social, and recreational… Read More »Objectives of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension
In the last two articles, leadership in rural communities was discussed. This article is a continuation of the last two and will bring the course… Read More »Development and Functions of Rural Community Leaders in Agriculture
The philosophy of rural youth programmes in agricultural extension explains the reasons as well as the methods and techniques which could be used to achieve… Read More »Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension
This article continues the focus on leadership in rural communities. The objectives below specify what is expected to be understood after studying this article. Read… Read More »Functions of Rural Leaders and Their Bases of Power and Influence in Agricultural Communities
One invariant in the life of all living and non-living things is change. When it takes place in the lives of interacting human beings, it… Read More »Rural Social Change in Agricultural Communities
In this article the focus is on rural sociology. This article discusses the application of sociology to agricultural and rural problems. As agriculture is predominantly… Read More »Basic Concepts and the Development of Rural Sociology in Agriculture
In this article, various agricultural extension teaching methods are examined. Teaching involves imparting information, and in agricultural extension, teaching is a process that guides learning… Read More »Agricultural Extension Teaching Methods and Their Application in Agricultural Development
There are many types of rural youth clubs. Any club that is organised for the rural youth for the purpose of citizenship training, social and… Read More »Steps for Organising A Rural Youth Club in Agricultural Communities
Social change can bring about progress. Progress is change in a direction that is considered desirable. Progress leads to development, and development essentially is a… Read More »The Concept and Strategies of Rural Development in Agriculture
