The study assessed sex-based barriers and drivers of access to agricultural resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A total of 120 farmers (60 males and 60 females) were surveyed using structured questionnaires. Frequencies, means, standard deviation, t-tests, and logistic regression were employed for data analysis. Results revealed that male farmers had higher access to key resources such as land ($\bar{x}$ =3.61), credit ($\bar{x}$ =3.15), and extension services ($\bar{x}$ =3.18), compared to female farmers, who recorded lower access levels (land $\bar{x}$ =2.52; credit $\bar{x}$ =2.35). In terms of perceived constraints, male farmers cited inadequate finance ($\bar{x}$ =3.15) as a major limit... More >

The study focused on the economic analysis of palm fruit processing among rural farmers in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics of palm oil processors, identified processing methods, estimated costs and returns, determined factors influencing output, and examined constraints. A multi-stage stratified random sampling technique was used to select 60 respondents. Data were collected with structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and gross margin model) and inferential tools such as regression and Z-test models. Results showed that 35% of producers used mechanize... More >

Modeling of physical properties and determination of the chemical composition of BTS were studied at 12.25% wet basis. Mass correlation with principal dimensions was modeled and evaluated using statistical parameters including chi-square ($\chi^2$), coefficient of determination (R$^2$), root mean square error (RMSE), and standard error (SE). Chemical properties were analyzed using standard techniques. Results showed mean values of seed mass, major, intermediate, and minor diameters of 0.18$\pm$0.02 g, 0.85$\pm$0.007 mm, 0.73$\pm$0.074 mm, and 0.38$\pm$0.046 mm, respectively. The seed was spherical (72.64%) with mean aspect ratio (1.17$\pm$0.124), ellipsoid ratio (2.27$\pm$0.31), and eccentri... More >