ABOUT THE JOURNAL
International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies (IJADS) are published by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services (AEE), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. It is devoted to the publication of results of Agricultural research relevant to national development. It is to document, publish and disseminate emerging knowledge of agricultural research. The Editor is an internationally renowned Research Scientist with several years’ experience in the Nigerian Agricultural Research System and the Nigerian University System. Members of the Editorial Board are carefully selected to represent the various disciplines and major specializations in Agricultural sciences.

International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies (IJADS)
The journal welcomes original papers of research, reviews and reports in the various branches of agriculture with particular reference to information relevant to agricultural development, food security and innovative technologies capable of driving national development forward. Granted the global nature of issues in agriculture and development, articles are welcome from all corners of the world. Manuscripts submitted for publication should be results of original research, reports and reviews not previously published or submitted elsewhere for publication. Parallel submissions are not allowed. Authors could also submit a copy of their manuscript online by attachment