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Prof. A. L. Ala

Area of specialization:Livestock/ Crop Economics
Email:ahmed.ladan@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:+2348036056609

List of Selected Publications

  1. 1. Okoruwa, V. O., Ahmad L. A. and Sanusi, R. A. (2000). Role of Women In Livesock Production: A Socio:Economic Analysis of Women Animal Husbandry in Sokoto State. Tropical Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 3(2) P 117- -124.
  2. 2. Ala, A. L., Baba, K. M., Kyiogwom, U. B., Maigandi, S. A., Yakubu, A.I., and Yakubu, M. (2003). Socio-Economic Dimension of Environmental degradation in the Zamfara Grazing Reserve, Zamfara State, Nigeria, paper presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Livelihood Systems in West Africa, Sokoto, Nigeria, 27-30 January.
  3. 3. Ala, A. L. (2000). An Economic Analysis of Diary Production by Women Livestock Farmers in Sokoto State. J. Agric. Env. 1(2): 7-13.
  4. 4. Ala, A. L. and Alonge, J. A. (2002) A comparative study of modern and traditional veterinary services in Sokoto North Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria, Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, held at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, 17th -21th March, 2002.
  5. 5. Ala, A. L. (2002) Livestock ownership structure and utilization by women livestock farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, held at the Institute of Agricultural Research, Ahamadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 18th -22th March, 2002.
  6. 6. Ala, A. L. and Umar, M. B. (2002) Analysis of small-scale fish processing and marketing in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), 16th –19th September, 2002, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
  7. 7. Ala A.L. and Maru, A. A. (2004) Economic analysis of oxen traction in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 21th -25th March, 2004.
  8. 8. Ala, A. L. and Abdullahi A. S. (2005) Empowering Rural Women through Micro Credit: A Look at Some Micro Enterprises in Rural Nigeria. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between 14th- 17 th December, 2009.
  9. 9. Ala, A. L. and Umar S. S. (2006) The Role of Katsina Afforestation Project Unit (KTAPU). In Dessiminating Alternative Sources of Energy in Katsin State, Nigeria. Journal of Renewable Energy. Vol. 8 No. 7
  10. 10. A. A.Yakubu, Y. Na – Allah, M. Jibir and A. L. ALA (2006) Socio-economics of Pigeon Rearing: A Case Study of Nasarawa Local Government of Kano State Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Vol. 1.
  11. 11 A. L. ALA and W. Akin. Hassan (2009) Livestock Ownership Composition and Size Among Crop – Livestock Farmers in Sokoto State. International Journal of Animal Science 1(1): 77-.81.
  12. 12. A. L. ALA and I. Mohammed (2009) Livestock Distribution and Species Kept by Crop-Livestock Farmers in Sokoto State. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2(4): 15-.20.
  13. 13. A. L. ALA and W. Akin. Hassan (2009) Utilization of Animal Traction Technology and Milk and Milk Product Among Crop – Livestock Farmers: In Sokoto State. Journal of Tropical Animal Science.
  14. 14. A. L. ALA and I. Mohammed (2009) Optimal Farm Plans For Crop – Livestock Farmers in Sokoto State. J. Agric. Env. 1(2): 7-13.
  15. 15. A. L. ALA and K. M. Baba (2009) Inputs Acquisition and Utilization Among Crop – Livestock Farmers In Sokoto State. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research 3(5) 21 - 23.
  16. 16. M. Dalhatu and A. L. ALA (2009), Fish Demand Analysis in Sokoto Metropolis. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2(4): 15-20.
  17. 17. Y. Hassan A.L. Ala, And U. B. Kyiogwom (2009) Resource Use Efficiency of Improved and Local Maize Varieties In Some Selected Local Government Of Zamfara State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Env. 1(2): 18-22.
  18. 18. M. A. Maikasuwa, A. L. ALA and U. B. Kyiogwom (2009), Impact of HIV/AIDS on Sheep Production in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual National Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between 14th- 17 th December, 2009.
  19. 19. A.L. Ala and E.O. Boniface (2009) Economics of Commercial Poultry (layers) Production: A Case Study of Some Selected Firms in Sokoto Metropolis. Proceedings of the 23rd Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 14th- 17 th December, 2009.
  20. 20. Y. Hassan A.L. Ala, and U. B. Kyiogwom (2009) Cost and Returns Analysis of Improved and Local Maize Varieties In Some Selected Local Government Of Zamfara State, Nigeria. J. Management Sciences 1(2): 18-22.
  21. 21. A. Ala, M. M. Zarewa and A. Abubakar (2010) Economics Of Layers Production In Three Selected Local Government Areas Of Kano State, Nigeria. . International Journal of Animal Science 2(2): 7-.8.
  22. 22 A. L. ALA and F. A. BELLO (2010) Level of Household Food Security Among Crop Farmers In Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 3(3): 10-.20.
  23. 23 Ala A. L., M. M. Zarewa and A. Abubakar (2010) Poultry Production Practices among Farmers in Three Selected Local Government Areas of Kano State, Nigeria. An International Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences, 15 (2) P 190- 197.
  24. 24 A. L. ALA and F. A. Bello (2010) Contribution of Food Crops to Household Food Security Among Crop Farmers in Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 17(1): 142-.146.
  25. 25 A. L. ALA, M. M. Zarewa and A. Abubakar (2010) Flock Size and Egg Production Among Poultry Farmers In Three Selected Local Government Areas Of Kano State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture.
  26. 26. M. Dalhatu and Ala A. L. (2010) Preference for Fish Species and form by fish consumers in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 12.
  27. 27. A. L. ALA, I. B. Musa and I. Mohammed (2010) Credit Acquisition and Utilization among Crop Farmers in Zamfara State, Nigeria. In: Entrepreneurship Development and Nigerian Agricultural Transformation Process: Prospects and Challenges, Editors: J. S. Khobe, D. Ja’afar-Furo M. R. and Futuless K. N. Proceedings of the 24th Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Adamawa State University, Mubi, between 11th- 14 th October, 2010.
  28. 28. Ala A. L. and F. A. Bello (2011) Reducing the of Incidence Household Food Insecurity Via Crop Production Among Farmers In Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigerian Journal of Farm Management Vol. 12 No. 2.
  29. 29. Ala L. A. J. I. Anthony and U. B. Kyiogwom (2011) Inputs Structure and Utilization Among Sugarcane Producers in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Farm Management, Vol. 12 No. 2. 51-56.
  30. 30. Y. Hassan, A. L. ALA And U.B. Kyiogwom (2011) Farmers’ Characteristics Affecting Technology Adoption In Maize Production Using Local And Improved Varieties In Selected Local Government Areas Of Zamfara State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Env.
  31. 31. A. L. ALA, I. B. Musa and I. Mohammed (2011) Land Ownership, Cultural Practices and Cropping Patterns Among Loan Beneficiaries in Zamfara State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Env.
  32. 32. A. L. ALA and M. I. Bala (2011) Costs and Returns Analysis of Watermelon Production in Kebbi State, Nigeria. In: Policy and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. Proceedings of the 25th Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, between 5th- 8 th September, 2011.
  33. 33. Ala, A. L., J. I. Anthony and U. B. Kyiogwom (2011) Economics of Sugarcane Production in Sokoto State, Nigeria. In: Policy and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. Proceedings of the 25th Farm Management Association of Nigeria Conference held at Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, between 5th- 8 th September, 2011.
  34. 34. Catalina, M. D., James Christensen, Jason Ellis & Wendy Kellogg, Ahmed L. Ala & Aminu Mohammed, Hassan A. Faskari & Paulinus O. Ugwoke (2011) Answers for Nigerian Farmers: A Mobile Phone Service for Nigerian Famers. In: Sustaining the Momentum- Extending the Reach. Proceedings of International Conference on ICT for Africa held at Covenant University & the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria held on 23rd – 26th March, 2011.
  35. 35. A. L. ALA, I. B. Musa and I. Mohammed (2010) Effects of Credit on Resource Use, Yield and Income of Formal and Informal Credit Users in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th Annual National Conference of National Association of Agricultural Economics held at Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, between 30thNovember - 3rd December, 2010.
  36. 36. M. S. Jabo, M. A. Maikasuwa, A. U. Gimba, A. A. Ngaski and A. L. ALA (2011) Analysis of Fish Market Structure in Gbako Fishing Settlements, Niger State, Nigeria. In Mobilizing Agricultural Research Towards Attaining Food Security and Industrial Growth in Nigeria: Proceedings of the 45th Agricultural Society Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between 24th- 28 th October, 2011.
  37. 37. A. L. ALA, M. A. Maikasuwa and S. M. Muhammad (2011) Economic Analysis of Goats Production in Sokoto South Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. In Mobilizing Agricultural Research Towards Attaining Food Security and Industrial Growth in Nigeria: Proceedings of the 45th Agricultural Society Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between 24th- 28 th October, 2011.
  38. 38. S. Garba, A. Abubakar, A. U. Abdullahi and A. L. ALA (2011) Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (i.) r. br.) An Alternative Cheap Energy Source for Poultry Farmers in Semi- Arid Region. In Mobilizing Agricultural Research Towards Attaining Food Security and Industrial Growth in Nigeria: Proceedings of the 45th Agricultural Society Association of Nigeria Conference held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between 24th- 28 th October, 2011.
  39. 39. B. A. Tijani, A. L. ALA, M. A. Maikasuwa (2011) Economic Analysis of Bee-Keeping in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 19(2): 285-.292.
  40. 40. I. M. S. Inuwa, U. B. Kyiogwom, A. L. ALA and N. D. Ibrahim (2011). Profitability of Rice Processing and Marketing in Kano State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 19(2): 293 – 298..
  41. 41. Maikasuwa, M. A., Ala, A. L., Jibir, M. and Daouda, M. (2012) Effect of “Irkoy Gomni” Micro-credit scheme on Resource-Use in cattle fattening in Tillabery Region of Niger Republic. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research 39. Vol. 8 (1): 39-45.
  42. 42. Kehinde F.T., Olukosi J. O., Ala A. L., Maikasuwa1 M. A. and Odunsi, A.A. (2012) Determination of the level of resource-use efficiency in Quality Protein Maize (QPM) production in Kaduna State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research 24. Vol. 8 (1): 24-30.
  43. 43. Abdullahi A., K. M. Baba A. L. Ala (2012) Economics of Resource Use in Small-Scale Rice Production: A Case Study of Niger State, Nigeria. International Journal of AgriScience Vol. 2 (5): 429-443.
  44. 44. M. A. Maikasuwa, A. L. ALA and Mamoudou Daoudu (2012) Impact of “Irkoy Gomni” Micro-credit on Poverty Alleviation among Cattle Fatteners in Tillabery Region of Niger Republic. American International Journal of Contemporary Research (AIJCR), Vol. 2(4): 230 – 234.
  45. 45. G. Najamu, M. B. Sayaya, A. L. ALA and M. G. Garba (2012) Economics of potatoes production in Katsina metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria. Scientific Journal of Crop Science 1(3) 48-54.
  46. 46. N. Garba, M. A. Saulawa, S. Ukashatu, U. B. Kyiogwom and A. L. ALA (2012) Structure and Conduct of Beef Marketing in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Scientific Journal of Biological Science 1(3) 81-85.
  47. 47. M. A. Maikasuwa and A. L. ALA (2013) Trend Analysis of Area and Productivity of Sorghum in Sokoto State, Nigeria, 1993-2012. European Scientific Journal, vol.9, No.16.
  48. 48. M. A. Maikasuwa and A. L. ALA (2013) Determination of Profitability and Resource-Use Efficiency of Yam Production by Women in Bosso Local Government Area Of Niger State, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, vol.9, No.16.
  49. 49. M. A. Maikasuwa, A. L. ALA and Mamoudou Daoudu (2012) Effects of “Irkoy Gomni” Micro-credit on Gross Margin and Resource Use among Cattle Fatteners in Tillabery Region of Niger Republic. Journal of Farm Management, Vol. 13(2).
  50. 50. B. A. Tijani, A. L. ALA, M. A. Maikasuwa (2013) Economic Analysis of Turkey Production in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, vol.10, No.17: 25- 29
  51. 51. H. J. Amin and A. L. ALA (2014). The Role of Advertisement and Sales Promotion in Students’ Choice of Service Providers. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 15, No.1: 450 – 463.
  52. 52. M. A. Maikasuwa, A. L. ALA and M. D. Baba (2014) Economic Analysis of Turkey Production in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews Vol. 2 (7): 229-234
  53. 53. M. A. Maikasuwa, A. L. ALA and M. D. Baba (2014) Inputs Acquisition and Utilization by Turkey Producers in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Modern Research and Reviews Vol. 2 (7): 235-240.
  54. 54. B. I. Yusuf, A. L. ALA and M. A. Maikasuwa, (2012) Profitability Potential of Rainfed Low land Rice Production in Sokoto State. J. Agric. Env. 8(1&2): 33 -420.
  55. 55. A. Esinma, A. Abubakar, S. A. Maigandi, A. L. ALA and M. A. Maikasuwa (2014) Body Weight Changes and Economic Implications of Feeding Uda Rams with Graded Levels of Dietary Mineral Salt (Potash) in Tullun Gwanki Resrve of Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Dev.13(2) 46-55.
  56. 56. M. D. Baba, A. L. ALA and M. A. Maikasuwa (2014) Flock Size and System of Turkey Management by Farmers in Zuru Emirate, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Dev.13(2) 15-22.
  57. 57. Jatto, N. A., Galadima, Z. M., Maikasuwa, M. A., Jabo, M. S. M, Ala, A. L. (2013) Determinants of Women Interest in Agriculture: Evidenece from Sokoto State, Nigeria. Russian Journal of Agriculture and Socio – Economic Science (21) 1184 – 2226.
  58. 58. M. Dalhatu, A. L. ALA and B. I. Yusuf (2015) Comparative Analysis of Economic Efficiency in Layer and Broiler Enterprises in Sokoto State, Nigeria: Proceedings of the 16th Annual National Conference of National Association of Agricultural Economics held at Kano State University of Science and Techniology, Wudil, held on 19th - 22nd October, 2015.
  59. 59. B. I. Yusuf, M. Yusuf, M. Dalhatu and A. L. ALA (2015) Determinants of Farm Income Among Rain fed Rice Farmers: A guide For Agricultural Development Project Design in Nigeria: Proceedings of the 16th Annual National Conference of National Association of Agricultural Economics held at Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil, held between 19th - 22nd October, 2015.
  60. 60. Liman, A., Maikasuwa, M. A., Ala, A. L. and M. B. Sokoto (2016), Farm Level Economic Efficiency of Egusi – Melon (citrullus colocynthis) Production Among Sole and Mixed Crop Farmers in Selected Local Government Areas of Niger State. Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics (NIJADE), Vols. 6&7, No.1&2. 79 – 98.
  61. 61. Liman, A., Maikasuwa, M. A., Ala, A. L. and M. B. Sokoto (2017), Farm Level Technical Efficiency of Egusi – Melon (citrullus colocynthis) Production Among Sole and Mixed Crop Farmers in Selected Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria. Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics (NIJADE), Vols. 6&7, No.1&2. 213 – 233.