GPH-International Journal of Agriculture and Research

Perceived Effects of Climate Change on Honey Production in southeast, Nigeria

2025-03-06T17:51:38+00:00

At a global level, the negative impact of climate change is being felt in bee farming. However, despite numerous studies conducted on climate change, empirical research incorporating bee production under increased climate change is still relatively scanty in the area. Therefore, this study assessed the effects of climate change on honey production in Imo State, Nigeria. From the specific objectives that guided the study, we ascertained bee farmers awareness of climate change; ascertained their sources of information on climate change; determined the perceived effects of climate change on bee production; and ascertained the observable changes in climate change among bee farmers. Multistage and purposive sampling procedures were used in the selection of fifty (50) bee farmers. A purposive sampling procedure was used to select only farmers who are involved in bee farming activities. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as the flowchart and mean score of the Likert-type scale. All (100.00%) of the bee farmers were aware of climate change. Cooperative society (98.00%) and radio (90.00%) were among the major sources of awareness of climate change of the bee farmers. Farmers identified honey (96.00%) and beeswax (86.00%), among others, as the various products from bee farming. Findings further show that the bee farmers perceived that climate change affected habitat environments (x̄ = 3.30; σ = 0.71), resulted in extreme weather events (x̄ = 2.94; σ = 0.55), and resulted in increased pest and disease infestation (x̄ = 3.16; σ = 0.74), among others. Also, changes in bee workload and behavior (94.00%),increased competitive relationships in the colony (90.00%), and increased sunshine duration and rainy days in the colony (74.00%), among others, were among the observable changes of climate change as stated by the bee farmers. In conclusion, the study showed that the bee farmers require information and demonstrations to improve their climate change adaptation strategies and implement new ones to address the challenges they experience, which should be provided by the extension agents. Therefore, agricultural extension system should be strengthened by the government to provide bee farmers with up to date information and training in the area. The study also recommends that the bee farmers be encouraged to form a cooperative society so they could collectively pool productive resources together in obtaining inputs and financial resources in adapting effectively to climate change in the study area.

INTEGRATED MECHANIZATION MODEL: Strategy to Increase Production and Welfare of Farmers In East Kalimantan, Anticipating Population Growth In Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN)

2025-03-24T19:48:32+00:00

This study aims to develop an integrated mechanization model that can improve agricultural production and farmer welfare in East Kalimantan, especially in the context of anticipating population growth in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN). With the relocation of the capital city that will change the demographic landscape, the need for food security is becoming increasingly urgent. The discussion in this study highlights the importance of adopting mechanization technology that not only includes the stages of land cultivation but also the integration of all stages of production from land preparation to post-harvest processing. The research methods used are literature studies and secondary data analysis. Data were obtained from various sources including scientific articles, government reports, and academic publications relevant to agricultural mechanization and agricultural conditions in East Kalimantan. Through this approach, this study successfully identified the needs and potential for implementing integrated mechanization in the region. The results of the study indicate that the application of integrated mechanization can significantly increase harvested area, rice production, and farmer welfare. The adoption of mechanization is not only efficient in terms of time and cost but also allows for the expansion of managed agricultural areas. Supportive government policies, such as subsidies, infrastructure development, and extension and training programs, are needed to accelerate the adoption of this technology in East Kalimantan.

Identification Morfological Characteristic of Lai (Durio kutejensis (Hassk.) Becc.) Endemic to East Kalimantan in Batuah Village, Kutai Kartanegara Regency

2025-03-25T21:12:33+00:00

Lai (Durio kutejensis (Hassk.) Becc) is one of the durian relatives that is quite prospective to be developed into a superior commodity because it has a characteristic aroma that is not too pungent and the color of the fruit tends to be yellow to reddish. This research was conducted in Batuah, Kutai Kartanegara from March to July 2023, in 2 places, namely kilometer 26 and kilometer 30 of Batuah. This study shows that the morphological character shows Lai has a leaf width of 10.79 cm, a leaf length of 29.38 cm, and a petiole length of 2.6 cm. Morphological characters of the stemshow lai hasa diameter of the stem of 34.39 cm, a diameter of the branch of 10.52 cm, and a height of branch-free boundary of 162.79 cm. The morphological character of the flower, lai has 48 pieces of stamens in each bud, pistil length is 7.53 cm, and length is 7.94 cm. Fruit morphological characters, fruit length of 14.31 cm, fruit circumference of 46.73 cm, fruit stalk length of 2.86 cm, The Shape of the fruit is star-shaped, rounded, and square, thorn length of 0.93 cm, skin thickness of the fruit is 0.62 cm, lai fruit skin color in the Orange, Yellow, and Yellow Orange groups, lai fruit flesh color is in between Orange and Yellow Orange groups, flesh thickness is 0.72 cm, seed length 4.18 cm, seed diameter 21.59 mm, the color of the seeds is in the Greyed Orange and Greyed Red color groups.The location of the study influences the morphological character of Lai. Lai morphology at the research site km 30 has better results than at the research site km 25.