The demand for sustainable and viable drying technologies has risen continuously in response to the growing energy costs and emerging environmental decline. The study designed and evaluated the operational efficiency of a counter-flow heat recovery fish drying kiln at a uniform temperature (55 $^\circ$C), varying air velocities (1.0, 1.5, and 2.0m/s), and batch sizes (15, 20, and 25kg) of catfish using an eco-thermodynamic approach embodying energy, exergy, environmental, and economic assessments. The findings indicate that heat transfer was greatly improved with higher air speeds and batch sizes, which also reduced charcoal consumption from 22.18kg to 18.85kg and shortened the drying durati... More >

This commentary evaluates the study by Liu et al. (2025), which employs deep learning models for large-scale virtual screening of dietary-derived α-glucosidase inhibitors and prediction of nutrient-nutrient synergistic interactions, commending its methodological rigor and advancement toward computational food science while highlighting translational challenges including food matrix effects, dosage feasibility, and gut microbiome influences, thereby providing a significant proof-of-concept for precision nutrition in diabetes management. More >

The ongoing conflict between herdsmen and farmers across different regions in Nigeria over scarce natural resources continues to generate disputes that threaten the lives and property of citizens. The impact of this crisis is now escalating to a level that significantly endangers the country's socio-economic development and overall security. It is essential to explore technological solutions that can sustain both herdsmen and farmers in their respective activities while making the best use of limited land resources. This study investigates the potential of agrivoltaics as a strategy to address Nigeria's nomadic cattle rearing challenges. A review of existing literature was conducted on the s... More >

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 >

The commentary critiques Hultgren et al.'s "breadbasket paradox," asserting that limited adaptation in wealthy agricultural regions stems from systemic issues linked to climate coloniality, advocating for a decolonial, justice-focused approach to reframe agricultural adaptation under climate change. More >

This study aims to figure out the structure of the microbial community in traditional sourdough and the different flavor components of Chinese steamed bread(CSB) made with it. The sourdough samples were selected from Shanxi, Henan and Shandong provinces. The microbial community composition of the sourdoughs was analyzed by a culture-dependent method and high-throughput sequencing, and the flavor compounds of the steamed breads were determined by the solid-phase micro extraction (SPME) method coupled with gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). The results showed that: in the 28 samples collected, the pH ranged from 3.50 to 4.91, and the total titratable acid (TTA) values ranged from 2.... More >