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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleTHE RURAL TOURISM AS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY OR FARMS. THE CASE OF DIRECT SALES IN SICILYFilippo Sgroi, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Riccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaTourism has an important role modifying rural communities in their environmental, economic, social and cultural structures, processes and dynamics. In this context rural tourism plays a primary role because it is not the rural product that reaches the consumer in the purchase point, but it is the consumer (tourist) that has to move towards tourist destination to enjoy the product. … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 21 Jun 2014 · 8,164 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Cost Advantage of Sicilian Wine FarmsSalvatore Tudisca, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Filippo Sgroi, Riccardo TestaThis study presents the results of research carried out on a Sicilian wine farm in order to demonstrate the economic convenience of the mechanized harvest. After the determination of the minimum optimal farm size that justifies the introduction of grape harvester in the farm, it has been estimated production cost and the relative profitability of two wine grape cultivars (Chardonnay … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 12 · 18 Oct 2013 · 7,176 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDiarrhea in Pre-Weaned Calves: Relative Risk Rates for Morbidity and Mortality in 13 Commercial Farms of Hot Arid ZoneM. A. Razzaque, T. Al-Mutawa, S. A. MohammedProblem statement: In many hot arid countries, pregnant Holstein Friesian heifers are imported for herd replacement. The calves obtained from exotic cows are exposed to adverse climate in feedlot system resulting in very high morbidity and mortality rates. Diarrhea, dehydration and deaths are causing a major loss to the producers. This study examines the Risk Rates (RR) for morbidity and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,616 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSustainable Management of Effluents from Small Piggery Farms in MexicoJ.L. de Victorica-Almeida, M. Galván-García, R. Ayala-RuizIn Mexico, pig farming is the third most important livestock activity due to its contribution to the total meat production. However, it is estimated that around 38% of pig farms dispose their wastewaters without any treatment directly into the nation’s water bodies, which in turn has a severe impact in the environment. One reason for not treating is the high … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2008 · 7,365 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOptimized YOLOv8 for Insect Detection in Agricultural Farms Using Edge Vision SystemsDeebalakshmi R., Adhithyaa S., Yoga Vignesh V., Balaji Ganesh RajagopalFarmers started to adopt smart gadgets like automated pest detection and kiosks for their work in light of the AI revolution in agriculture. These kinds of technologies help farmers identify pest infestations early, which allows the farmers to take action accordingly and prevent crop loss. This results in improvement in both yield and sustainability. However, running an advanced model such … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 11 · 28 Jan 2026 · 2,640 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCreation of Smart Farms in the Herd Horse Breeding of Kazakhstan (Results of using Trackers)Amin Richardovich Akimbekov, Rashit Bakitzhanovich Uskenov, Kairat Zhaleluly Iskhan et al.The aim of the research is with a help of trackers to ensure round-the-clock observation of the herd and its safety, especially in winter bad weather, to facilitate the work of herd horse breeders. The object of the study was the offspring of local Kazakh horses from Nauan farm of the Aksuat district, the East Kazakhstan region, LLP agricultural firm … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2023 · 6,401 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSTRATEGY TO INCREASE THE FARM COMPETITIVENESSFilippo Sgroi, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Riccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaItaly’s wine-growing production structure is highly pulverized. So, for many wine-growing farms lowering the production cost represents the only way of gaining a competitive advantage. Production at average unit costs lower than competitors allows to improve profitability. Among farming operations, winter pruning and tying of productive vine-branches require a high human labor. For this reason the paper presents the results … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 16 Jun 2014 · 7,787 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsLand use Type Pattern and Woody Species Composition Near Human Disturbed Landscapes on Mount Makiling, Luzon IslandInocencio E. Buot, Katsuhiro OsumiProblem statement: A field study near human disturbed landscape on Mount Makiling, Luzon Island, Philippines was done on the eastern slopes of the legendary mountain to determine the land use patterns and woody species composition. Approach: Forty permanent plots of 10×10m in 3 belt transects spaced at 200m apart were established from the undisturbed forests to the agricultural farms. Classification … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 26 Aug 2011 · 8,033 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsBeef Cattle Farm Development Policies to Overcome Beef Distribution Problem in Indonesia: A Literature ReviewBasril BasyarThis study aims to formulate policy solutions to the distribution of beef in Indonesia by using a descriptive approach relying on secondary data obtained from various state agencies as well as relevant previous studies literature. This study seeks to address the question as to how to formulate ideal livestock policies to help boost beef production and distribution in Indonesia. The … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 26 Feb 2021 · 7,479 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsECONOMIC EVALUATION OF AQUACULTURE INVESTMENTS UNDER CONDITIONS OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEAFilippo Sgroi, Salvatore Tudisca, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Riccardo TestaThis study aims to analyze, from a technical and economic point of view, the choice between alternative investments in aquaculture under conditions of risk and uncertainty. In particular, a comparative analysis has been conducted between an inshore and an offshore farm producing European sea bass in the Mediterranean Sea. The applied model refers to the theory of subjective probability, assigning … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 9 · 1 Oct 2014 · 6,897 accessesView PDFCite