General Agriculture

The simple dictionary definition of a leader is “one who leads or goes first.” In other words, one who first perceives the group’s needs far… Read More »The Concepts of Leader and Leadership in Rural Agricultural Communities

This article is a continuation of article 4. In this article, the various theories of social change will be explained. After studying this article, the… Read More »Theories of Social Change in Agricultural Sociology

This article focuses on social processes in rural society. The major basic social processes covered include: competition, conflict, cooperation, accommodation, assimilation, and acculturation. After studying… Read More »Definition and Meaning of Social Processes in Agriculture

This article introduces one of the basic sociological concepts briefly defined in the last article social stratification. The concept is now examined in detail. The… Read More »Social Stratification in Agricultural Society

The demand for agricultural products both in Nigeria and the world at large will always be on the high side because food is one of… Read More »Top 50 Agriculture Business Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Soil not only provides anchorage to plants but all nutrients and water are absorbed into the plants through the soil. Therefore, all cultural practices in… Read More »Principles and Methods of Soil and Water Conservation

Deworming (sometimes known as worming or drenching) is the giving of an anthelmintic drug (a wormer, dewormer, or drench) to a human or animal to… Read More »Best Methods of Drenching (Deworming) of Animals

Animal identificationis a process done to identify and track specific animals. It is done for a variety of reasons including verification of ownership, biosecurity control,… Read More »Guide to Animal Identification Methods

What do you need to know about how to pursue an agricultural course in Nigeria? Read on for a comprehensive guide outlining all you need… Read More »Pursuing an Agricultural Course in Nigeria: What You Need to Know

Soil quality in its simplest terms is how well a soil is doing what we want it to do. The definition of soil quality adopted… Read More »The Concept of Soil Quality and Soil Organic Carbon as an Indicator of Soil Quality

Soil nutrients, soil properties and landscape characteristics vary considerably on land used to grow crops across the globe, as do climatic conditions. As a result,… Read More »Causes of Loss of Soil Nutrient in Intensive Agriculture and Control Measures

Legumes could play an important role in food security and lowering the risk of climate change by delivering multiple services in line with sustainability principles.… Read More »Roles and Benefits of Legumes in the Soil

Organic inputs derived from plant remains provide most of the essential soil nutrient elements, but usually insufficient quantities. Because of their richness in carbon, organic… Read More »Complete Guide on Maintenance of Soil Nutrient

Phosphorus constitutes about 0.2 percent of a plant’s dry weight, where it is primarily a component of tissue molecules such as nucleic acids, phospholipids, and… Read More »Phosphorus Content of Soils and Factors Influencing Phosphorus Availability in the Soil

Communication is an activity often taken for granted. Extension education is essentially a process of communication an exchange of ideas and skills between people. The… Read More »Communication in Agricultural Extension Education

This article introduces the basic philosophy and principles underlying agricultural extension work. It builds upon concepts discussed in previous sections and enhances the understanding of… Read More »Basic Philosophy and Principles of Agricultural Extension Work

This article will provide an understanding of some definitions and objectives of agricultural extension. It is essential because it will help in grasping the key… Read More »The Need For Agricultural Extension In Farming Communities

This article will consider the historical background of agricultural extension in the world and in Nigeria. Understanding the history of any profession is essential, as… Read More »History Of Agricultural Extension in The World and In Nigeria

Zoonoses refer to diseases that are shared between animals and humans, or diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Zoonotic diseases are generally… Read More »Zoonoses and Public Health Significance of Livestock Diseases

Livestock diseases and/or parasites constitute a serious impediment to animal productivity in Nigeria. Diseases sharply reduce the productivity of livestock, especially ruminants, across the different… Read More »Impact of Livestock Diseases on the Nigerian Livestock Industry