Issue · 2018
Vol. 34, Iss. 3, Pages 494-711
20 articles · pp. 494-711 · All issues →
Research ArticleImpact of Formal Credit on Agricultural Output: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Dilshad Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan Chani, Muhammad Afzal
The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of formal Agricultural Credit on Agricultural Output (AGGDP). The relationship among agricultural output and agricultural formal credit, cropped area, labor force participating in the agriculture sector, trade…
8 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.640.648
Research ArticleYield and N2 Fixation of Pea (Pisum Sativum L.) as Influenced by Mo and Fe Application in Alkaline Calcareous Soil
Abdur Rehman, Zahir Shah
A field study was conducted to assess the effect of two levels each of Fe (2.5 and 5.0 kg ha-1) and Mo (1.0 and 2.0 kg ha-1) applied alone or in combination on nodulation, nitrogen fixation, fresh pods yield and nutrient uptake of pea [Pisum sativum L.] under…
28 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.616.631
Research ArticleFactors Influencing Households Willingness to Pay for Pesticides-Free Fresh Apple in District Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan
Jahangir khan, Abbas Ullah Jan
This study measured household’s willingness to pay for pesticides-free fresh fruits, produced locally, such as Apple. For data collection, a sample of 200 households was randomly selected from urban and rural region of Peshawar district of Khyber Pakhtun…
26 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.599.605
Research ArticleSensory Evaluation of Olive and Palm Oil Blends During Frying of Potato Chips
Muhammad Siddiq, Sahib Alam, Hamid Ullah Shah, Zafar Iqbal, Kalsoom Siddiq, Taufeq Ahmad
This study aimed to investigate the effect of olive and palm oils blends on the sensory attributes of potato (Solanium tuberosum L.) cultivar Carola chips during three successive frying sessions. Olive and palm oils were blended in the ratios of 10:90, 20:80,…
15 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.690.695
Research ArticleInfluence of Planting Date on Yield and Quality of Sugarcane under the Agro-Climatic Conditions of Mardan
Fazal Munsif, Muhammad Zahid, Muhammad Arif, Kawsar Ali, Ijaz Ahmad
Sustainable sugarcane productivity is among the challenges in the era of climate change and food security. Planting dates being an ecological factor can be utilized for allowing cane cultivation in different cropping patterns. The losses in yield due to reduct…
10 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.649.655
Research ArticleProximate Analysis of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) from Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Khalid, Muhammad Naeem
Proximate analysis implies percent composition of moisture, protein, lipids and carbohydrates. The purpose of this study was to affirm the proximate composition and nutritious status of Ctenopharyngodon idella. Standardized methods were used to determine the p…
3 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.632.639
Research ArticleResponse of Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) to Phosphorus and Zinc Levels and Their Application Methods
Saeed Ullah, Amanullah Jan, Murad Ali, Wiqar Ahmad, Hafeez Ur Rehman, Muhammad Ishaq et al.
The time, quantity and method of nutrients application are crucial factors for enhanced crop yield and economic return. This study investigated the effect of phosphorous (0, 35, 70 and 105 kg P2O5 ha-1) and zinc (0, 10, 20 and 30 kg ha-1) levels applied throug…
18 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.575.582
Research ArticleThreats of Global Warming for Pakistans Agriculture: An Evidence from Shigari Kalan Watershed, Skardu
Muhammad Zulfiqar, Muhammad Jamal Khan, Irshad Khan Abbasi, Muhammad Tariq, Jawad Ali, Melad Karim et al.
Many researchers argued that increasing global temperature will result in waning glacier based freshwater availability in future. River Indus fed by glaciers is critical for Pakistan as it is irrigating its 80% of agricultural land. Shigari Kalan watershed is…
29 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.569.574
Research ArticlePractical Contemplation of Nexus between Agriculture Taxation and Agriculture Output Share: A Case of Pakistan
Usman Shakoor, Ali Nasir, Mudassar Rashid, Muhammad Iftikhar-ul-Husnain, Nabila Khurshid, Zuhair Husnain
The indifference and dereliction of Pakistan’s legislators in formalizing an agricultural tax regime has unequivocally induced critical structural weaknesses in the fiscal machinery. Addressing the concern, the study has analysed the impact of agricultur…
9 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.526.532
Research ArticleAn Environment Friendly Pest Management Strategy through Biorational Insecticides against Amrasca Devastans Dist. on Brinjal Crop
Muhammad Shoaib Saleem, Muhammad Faheem Akbar, Amjad Sultan, Saqib Ali
A field study was carried out in the experimental field of Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness Management, University of Karachi to evaluate the efficacy of Neonicotinoids and Insect growth Regulators (IGRs) against jassid (Amrasca devastans Dist.) on e…
21 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.583.588
Research ArticleEffect of Storage on the Quality of Wheat and Maize Based Cookies
Kashif Akbar, Muhammad Ayub
The aim of this study was to prepare cookies from common wheat and maize composite flour. The formulations of the study were F0 (100% wheat flour), F1 (90% wheat flour + 10% maize flour), F2 (80% wheat flour + 20% maize flour), F3 (70% wheat flour + 30% maize…
28 Aug 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.606.615- Research Article
Trade Potential Evaluation of Indigenous and Exotic Mango Genotypes Through Physico-chemical and Sensory Attributes
Irfan Ali Sabir, Saeed Ahmad, Muhammad Nafees, Ahmad Sattar Khan, Maryam, Ishtiaq Ahmad
Despite the immense market and growing demand of Pakistani mango, there has been a rapid decrease in the production and export of mango in the last few years. Low yield and poor quality are considered the major limiting factors in export. Therefore, some high…
15 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.680.689 
Research ArticleGender Inequality in Schooling among Children and the Implications for Livelihood of Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria
Raphael Olanrewaju Babatunde, Adeyemi Esther Omoniwa, Miriam Ukemenam
Despite several investments programmes by the Nigerian Government and development institutions over the years to bridge the gender gap in schooling among children and increase enrolment in schools, most children are still found outside the walls of the classro…
14 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.662.670
Research ArticleNitrogen and Sulfur Rates and Timing Effects on Phenology, Biomass Yield and Economics of Wheat
Shahen Shah, Manzoor Hussain, Arshad Jalal, Mohammad Sayyar Khan, Tariq Shah, Muhammad Ilyas et al.
Management of nutrients has a great impact over the yield and quality of crops as well as soil health. An experiment was performed to investigate the impact of nutrients management and application time over the yield and yielding attributes of wheat at the Agr…
14 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.671.679
Research ArticleTomato yellow leaf curl virus in Tomato Crop of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: Virus and Vector Prevalence and Transmission Properties
Ghufran ul Haq, Muhammad Arif, Asad Ali, Mian Inayatullah
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) and the population of its vector, whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), and determine the transmission properties of the prevalent isolate of the virus in the major tom…
3 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.500.508
Research ArticleIntegrated Nutrients and Cropping Patterns Management on Eroded Soil for Yield and Fertility Restoration
Wiqar Ahmad, Farmanullah Khan
This paper describes soil fertility and crop productivity restoration measures for an eroded soil. The study was conducted in RCB split plot (4*5 m2) design with; a) cropping patterns (CP); i. cereal-cereal rotation ii. cereal-legume rotation and iii. cereal-c…
14 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.533.542
Research ArticleSpatial and Temporal Analysis of Landholdings and Farm Fragmentation in Peshawar City District, Pakistan
Samiullah, Mohammad Aslam Khan, Atta-ur-Rahman
This paper spatio-temporally analyses the nexus of landholdings and farm fragmentation (FF) in Peshawar City District, Pakistan. In order to achieve objectives of the study, data were collected from revenue department and field survey. For micro level analysis…
14 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.550.562
Research ArticleThe Effect of Wage Increase on the U.S. Lettuce Market
Mohammed Al Mahish
This paper aims to examine the effect of wage increase on the U.S. lettuce market by using Equilibrium Displacement Model. The paper estimates lettuce demand using Rotterdam demand model. The results show that the demand for lettuce is price and income inelast…
10 Sept 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.656.661- Research Article
Screening of Various Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties in Different Saline Soils on the Basis of Emergence and Plant Height
Shamsher Ali, Sarmad Khan, Muhammad Jamal Khan, Naveed ullah, Muhammad Rashid, Wiqar Ahmad
An experiment in pots was carried out at Amir Muhammad Khan Campus Mardan, The University of Agriculture to screen out bread wheat varieties in different soils at early growth stage. Five bread wheat varieties i.e Atta Habib, Barsat, Siren, Pirsabak-2004 and P…
28 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.563.568 - Research Article
Impacts of Farm Mechanisation on Wheat and Maize Crops Productivity in Peshawar Valley
Rehman-Ud-din, Naeem-Ur-Rehman Khattak
This study has been carried out to assess the impact of farm mechanisation on wheat and maize crops productivity in Peshawar valley. For this purpose, three districts, i.e. Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera in the said valley, were randomly selected followed by…
8 Jul 2018DOI 10.17582/journal.sja/2018/34.3.516.525