ISSN: 1313 – 8820 (print)
ISSN: 1314 – 412X (online)
Indexing: AGRIS (FAO), CABI, EBSCO-host, ROAD and DOAJ
About the journal
Agricultural Science and Technology /AST/ was founded in 2009 by Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
It’s is published in English in one volume of 4 issues per year, as a printed journal and in electronic form.
This issue in 2025 is printed with the financial support by Contract No. 06-НП6/73 from 10.12.2024, financed by Bulgaria National Science Fund (BNSF), grant "Bulgarian scientific periodicals".
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Determinants of entrepreneurial tendencies among students at the Federal College of Forestry, Jos, NigeriaI.O. Ademiluyi1, O.A. Adebayo2* 1 Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, P.M.B. 2019, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 2 Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, P. M. B. 5087, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 9 September 2024; accepted for publication 7 April 2025) Abstract. This study examines the determinants of entrepreneurial tendencies among students at the Federal College […]
Impact of packaging materials on quality of goat meat product (Meat Floss)Z.I. Aliyu1*, B.R. Gandi1, A. Shittu2, H.D. Sarki1, K.Y. Kaboshio1, A.E. Talabi2, K.H. Ahmad3 1Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 3Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria (Manuscript received […]
Evaluation of the accuracy of a capacitive moisture meter for cornY. Acun1, S. Gürsoy1* 1Department of Department of Agricultural Machinery and Technology Engineering, Dicle University, 21280 Diyarbakır, Türkiye (Manuscript received 18.02.2025; accepted for publication 17.05.2025) Abstract. Accurate and rapid measurement of the moisture content of the grain is one of the most important factors for agricultural production and industry. Until today, many capacitance-based grain moisture meters have been […]
Phenotypic characterization and antibiogram of aerobic bacteria isolated from varieties of processed meat sold within Kafanchan Metropolis, Kaduna StateZ.I. Aliyu1*, K.H. Ahmad 2, B.R. Gandi 1, K.Y. Kaboshio 1, J. Yayi 1, J. Ibrahim 1 1Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 19 January 2025; accepted for publication 27 March 2025) Abstract. Meat and meat products are constantly threatened by pathogenic […]
Studies and conditions for the production of extractive solutions against pathogenic microorganisms with different plant species and extraction technologiesP. Naskova *Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies, Technical University of Varna, 9000, Varna, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 19 March 2025; accepted for publication 20 May 2025) Abstract. Increasing antibiotic resistance threatens the effectiveness of antibiotics. They are becoming ineffective and infections are difficult or impossible to treat. As a result, one of the current trends that aims to […]
Evaluating natural regeneration status and plant species diversity in Teda Natural Forest, EthiopiaY. Adgo, A. Alene, H. Yimer Y. Adgo1, A. Alene2, H. Yimer1 1Ethiopian forestry Development, Dire dawa Center 2Ethiopian Forestry Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Manuscript received 12 May 2024; accepted for publication 10 March 2025) Abstract. Globally, the biodiversity of different ecosystems is not dispersed equally. Some parts of the earth, like the tropics, have higher levels of biodiversity than others. Due to their underdeveloped […]
Effect of tank colour on Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) farming in a recirculating systemG. Zhelyazkov Department of Animal husbandry – Ruminants and animal product technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Students campus, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 02 February 2025; accepted for publication 30 May 2025) Abstract. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of tank colour on growth performance of Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) farmed in a recirculating aquaculture system […]
Assessment of agrochemical spray droplet effect on substrates by electrostatic-conventional sprayingS. Appah Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana (Manuscript received 25 January 2025; accepted for publication 12 March 2025) Abstract. Deposition, retention and impinging of agrochemical spray droplets on substrates is a challenge in crop protection, however this phenomenon is crucial in agricultural value chain owing to their effectiveness in reducing chemical […]
A mathematical model for investigating and optimizing the periodicity of machine maintenance by reliability limit characteristics1. Ivanova Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Techniques and Technologies, Trakia University, 8600 Yambol, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 11 March 2025; accepted for publication 4 May 2025) Abstract. In this publication, the influence of the main parameters on the specific costs and frequency diagnosis is investigated. The known mathematical models for optimization of the time of diagnostics of the machine elements (tractors, cars, […]
Influence of the cocoons fluorescent characteristic on the productivity of silkworms, Bombyx mori L., reared on artificial dietR. Guncheva A mathematical model for investigating and optimizing the periodicity of machine maintenance by reliability limit characteristics N. Ivanova Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Techniques and Technologies, Trakia University, 8600 Yambol, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 11 March 2025; accepted for publication 4 May 2025) Abstract. In this publication, the influence of the main parameters on the specific costs and frequency […]
Number of grains per square meter as a key predictor of yield potential in winter wheatG. Raykov Department of General Agriculture and Herbology, Faculty of Agronomy, Agricultural University, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 27 February 2025; accepted for publication 14 April 2025) Abstract. In effort to establish an approach to evaluate yield components to their importance for grain yield formation 118 winter wheat varieties ware used over three growing seasons (2013-2015) at DZI-General Toshevo, Bulgaria. Traits […]
Study of promising breeding lines spring six-rowed barleyD. Dimova, M. Gocheva Agricultural Academy, Institute of Agriculture, 8400 Karnobat, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 11 March 2025; accepted for publication 4 May 2025) Abstract. The study was conducted in the period 2021-2023 at the Institute of Agriculture- Karnobat. Twenty-five lines of spring six-row barley created at the Institute of Agriculture – Karnobat were studied. For comparison, the national standard for spring six-row barley […]
Sustainable wheat cultivation in Asia: insights and innovations from long-term field experimentsN.K. Mohammadi, M.G. Arabzai, M.U. Rahman, Z. Wang 1State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China 2College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China 3National Field Scientific Observation and Research Station of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, Qingyang 745004, China 4College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, […]
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