Current Situation of the Solid Waste Management in Gjirokastra Region: Problems and Challenges for the Future

ORNELA ÇUÇI1, ADEM META2, FATBARDH SALLAKU3, REXHEP SHKURTI4 1European University of Tirana 2Faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 3Agricultural University of Tirana, Department of AgroEnvironmental and Ecology, Tirana 4Eqerem Çabej University, Gjirokastra Download PDF Fulltext Abstract The system of collecting waste and the current situation in their management is the main objective of […]

The Ratio between Leave and Fruit Parameters on ‘William’ Pear Orchard Affected by Regulated Deficit Irrigation and Mulching

Lavdim LEPAJA1*, ENDRIT KULLAJ1, KUJTIM LEPAJA1 VAHID AVDIU2 nAIM KRASNIQI2 1Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo Download PDF Fulltext Abstract This field experiment was designed to assess the ratio between leave and fruit parameters on young ‘William’ pear trees after applied regulated […]

Evaluation of Nutrient Leaching in Pots under Greenhouse Condition

BLERINA BEQAJ (ÇAUSHAJ)1*, EVAN RROÇO2, ADRIAN DOKO3 1Department of Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania 2Department of Crop Science, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania 3Department of Agroenvironment and Ecology, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana – Albania Download PDF fulltext Abstract The use of fertilizers in agriculture is a possible source […]

Estimation of Combining Ability for Yield and Component Traits in Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars Using North Carolina Mating Design II

ALIU D. AFEKHAI*1, CHIBUZO N. C. NWAOGUALA1 AND JOSEPH E. ALIKA1 1Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The study was conducted to estimate general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) of 13 maize cultivars on grain yield and component traits […]

The assessment of the Bulb Size Impact in Onions Characteristics and Losses during Storage with Natural Ventilation

THOMA NASTO1, TOKLI THOMAJ1* 1Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Agriculture University of Tirana   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The effect of bulb size on storage behavior of onions was investigated in an experiment carried out in Korça region. This study was focused on evaluation of certain bulb characteristics during storage under natural ventilation conditions. […]

Analysis of Loan Accessed by Cooperative Society Farmers from Bank of Agriculture (Boa), in Imo State, Nigeria 

NDUBUEZE-OGARAKU, MERCY EBERE1* ANDAMADI, EUNICE MUNACHIMSO1 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, Rivers State, Nigeria   Download PDF fulltext Abstract The study examined the determinants of agricultural loan accessed by cooperative farmers from Bank of Agriculture in Imo State. Specifically, the socio-economic characteristics of the cooperative […]

Albanian Farm Access to Agriculture Development Support Program 

MERITA GECAJ1 1PhDstudent, Faculty of Economy and Agrobusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania Download PDF fulltext Abstract Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) sector is one of the most important agri-food subsectors in terms of income for rural households in mountainous areas and one of the subsectors where Albania has been traditionally competitive in world markets. […]

Effect of Light Intensity on Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Olive Plants – Application of mPEA Fluorometer

EMILIA ÇAÇI1  1Departament of  Physics, University “Ismail Qemali” Vlora, Albania Download PDF fulltext  Abstract Light is one of the basic ecological physics factors, determining not only  the possibility for plants existence but also the physiological state of their photosynthetic apparatus. Applying simultaneous measurements of the kinetics of prompt fluorescence, delayed fluorescence and modulated 820 nm […]

Reduction of Ammonia Volatilization Loss from BRIS Soils Using Controlled Release Urea and Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)

HALIMATUL SA’ADIAH ABDULLAH1, KHAIRUN NAIM MULANA2, MARDHATI HAZIRAH HASSAN3 1PhD candidate /Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Malaysia 2MSc. candidate / International Environmental and Agriculture Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, 183-0054, Tokyo, Japan 3MSc. candidate /Department of Land Management, Faculty of Agriculture, […]

Information Relevance and Perception of Albanian Consumers when Purchasing Meat

FABJAN LASHI1*, ILIR KAPAJ2  1Faculty of Engineering, Canadian Institute of Technology, Tirana, Albania. 2Faculty of Economics and Agribusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania   Download PDF fulltext  Abstract Information is a key element for customer’s perception now days. There are many channels from where consumers get information from internet, TV, other consumers experience, but […]