Characteristics and suitability evaluation of the “White Soils” of Etung Local Government Area for oil palm and plantain production

Crop yields together with economic and social benefits of farming depend in part on land management and soil quality. Soil management and cropping systems have long-term effects on agronomic and environmental functions. This study aimed at assessing soils under yam-based cropping systems for quality and suitability so as to enhance sustainable production. The study was carried out in Katsina Ala local government area of Benue state where yam is a major crop. Sixteen modal profile were dug, described for characterization and suitability evaluation. Ten cluster locations were selected and twenty soil samples randomly collected within each cluster. The soils were subjected to laboratory analyses and results subjected descriptive statistics. Suitability of the soils for yam, citrus and groundnut were evaluated using parametric approach and soil quality of the area was assessed using Relative Soil Quality Indices (RSQI). The soils encountered are sandy to silty in nature with some having plinthite at depth. The soils, classified as Alfisol, Entisol and Inceptisol are moderately (S2) to highly suitable S1) for the three crops and have moderate to high quality for crop production with percentage soil quality index ranging from 60. 37 to 74.31 %. Soils of the study site are of good quality and are suitable for production of yam, citrus and groundnut. However, because yam is a great feeder and tropical soils are fragile making them prone todegradation, there is need for maintenance of soil fertility through organic matter management for sustainable use. Keywords: soil quality, suitability, yam, cropping systems, soil management

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Biomass Production from Oil Palm and Its Value Chain

Journal of Human, Earth, and Future ◽

10.28991/hef-2020-01-01-04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 30-38

Author(s):

Umana S. Umana ◽

Mbuotidem Sampson Ebong ◽

Ekanem O. Godwin

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Biomass Production ◽

Value Chain ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Value Added ◽

Food Product ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Multiple Correlation ◽

Processing Technologies ◽

Oil Palm Biomass

This work examined biomass production from oil palm and its value chain in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. This work identified the various biomass products derived from oil palm, the value chain of the various types of oil palm Biomass and the level of Utilization of the various oil palm biomass. Ten villages were selected using simple random sampling method. 380 questionnaires were collected out of 400 that were distributed which helped in generating data on the level of utilization of the various types of biomass derived from oil palm and the farming practices applied in the cultivation of oil palm. The first Hypothesis stated that the level of utilization of the various biomass products derived from oil palm in Nsit Ibom local government area is significant and was tested using Chi-Square. The second Hypothesis stated that the value chain of oil palm biomass is significantly related to the level of utilization in Nsit Ibom local government area and was tested using Multiple Correlation Analysis. From the test of hypothesis using 0.05 significant, there is a significant impact of oil palm biomass utilisation on rural livelihood in Nsit Ibom LGA. The Multiple Correlation Coefficient of 0.68 shows that there is a relationship between oil palm biomass and utilisation in Nsit Ibom LGA. 37.5% of respondents show that utilization of biomass from oil palm is extremely high. The major biomass generated are Empty Palm Bunch (EPB), Palm Kernel Meal (PKM) and Palm Pressed Fibre (PPF). The value added product are categorized into two: food and non-food products. Food product includes cooking Oil, Deep Frying Oils, Margarines and spreads Bakery fats, Cocoa butter, alternative fats, Confectionary fats, Ice cream fats, Infants nutrition fats and Other food applications while non-food product includes Cosmetics and personal care Soaps, Candles, Pharmaceuticals, Lubrications and agro-chemicals. Therefore, it was recommended that comprehensive training of farmers on palm oil processing technologies should be enhanced in order to enhance the utilization of its biomass. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2020-01-01-04 Full Text: PDF

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Constraints of Oil Palm Production in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria

Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.1080/09718923.2005.11892460 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 55-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

K. O. Soyebo ◽

A. J. Farinde ◽

E. D. Dionco Adetayo

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Local Government Area

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The traditional system of oil palm wine production in Igbo Eze local government area of Anambra state of Nigeria

Agricultural Systems ◽

10.1016/0308-521x(82)90079-8 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 239-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

O. Okereke

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Wine Production ◽

Traditional System ◽

Anambra State ◽

Palm Wine

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Evaluation of land suitability for citrus cultivation in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Southern Nigeria

Ilmu Pertanian (Agricultural Science) ◽

10.22146/ipas.60307 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Kaananwii Dum Peter ◽

Aigboghosa Samson Umweni

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Water Table ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Soil Survey ◽

Annual Rainfall ◽

Mapping Unit ◽

Suitability Evaluation ◽

Depth To Water Table ◽

Southern Nigeria ◽

Rivers State

Soils of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Southern Nigeria were evaluated using semi detailed soil survey for citrus cultivation. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the suitability of soils of the study area for the cultivation of citrus. The total land area covers 49,631.54 ha and was delineated into eight mapping units based on the soil types. One pedon each was dug in each mapping unit and described using the FAO system. The nonparametric method of soil suitability evaluation was used. Four soil orders, majorly Inceptisols/Cambisols, Entosols/Arenosols, Ultisols/Acrisols, and Alfisols/Lixisols, were identified in the area. The results showed that land requirements/characteristics such as climate (mean annual rainfall), wetness (depth to water table) and fertility made the land marginally suitable (S3) to not suitable (N) for citrus cultivation across the eight pedons. The three limitations for citrus cultivation in the area are climate (annual rainfall), wetness (depth to the water table) and fertility (low status of NPK and pH). The land is potentially suitable for citrus cultivation but currently marginally and not suitable due to these three limitations.

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