FARIYA ABUBAKARI | Agriculture | Young Scientist Award

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Dr.  Fariya Abubakari  l Agriculture
| Young Scientist Award

Murdoch University | Australia

Dr. Fariya Abubakari, the research focuses on soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and sustainable agricultural productivity, particularly examining potassium behavior in sandy soils of Southwest Western Australia. Through glasshouse, laboratory, and field experiments, the studies investigate potassium supplying capacity, release kinetics, and leaching behavior under varying soil conditions and management practices. The work evaluates the impact of soil pH, plant presence, and soil texture on potassium losses and employs predictive modeling using Hydrus 1D to simulate potassium leaching patterns. This research provides valuable insights into nutrient availability, soil-plant interactions, and the development of management strategies to enhance nutrient retention and crop yield sustainability in sandy agricultural systems. Additional investigations explore the effects of soil chemical and physical properties on copper distribution and sorption, nitrogen fixation in legume-based systems, and the impact of fertilizer subsidies on productivity in African agricultural zones. The findings contribute to understanding nutrient cycling, soil amendment techniques, and efficient fertilizer use in both tropical and temperate environments. By integrating experimental data with modeling approaches, the research supports evidence-based recommendations for mitigating nutrient leaching, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable resource management in diverse agroecosystems.

Featured Publications

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Determinants of household food security and climate change impacts on agriculture in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(7), 178–183.

Abubakari, F., Tetteh, F. M., Abubakari, F., Tuffour, H. O., & Aduwu, A. (2016). Strategies for improving nodulation and nitrogen fixation of leguminous crops to enhance production in smallholder farming systems. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 4(4), 185–190.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of climate changing on food crop production system in Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 76–79.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Analysis of production and marketing constraints of tomato among rural farmers in Talensi Nabdam District of Upper East Region of Ghana. IJASRT in Environmental and Earth Sciences, 4(1).

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Effects of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Sudan Savannah and Guinea Savannah zones of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(4), 80–85.

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2014). Effects of awareness of fertilizer subsidy on the yield of crops among rural farmers in Ghana. [Unpublished manuscript].

Abubakari, F., & Abubakari, F. (2015). Farmers’ perception on soil erosion problems and conservation methods among rural farmers in Talensi-Nabdam Districts of Upper East Region of Ghana. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research. (Forthcoming).

Soumela Savvidou | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Soumela Savvidou |Agricultural| Best Researcher Award

Researcher At.Research Institute of Animal Science- Hellenic Agricultural Organisation -ELGO DEMETER,Greece

Dr. Soumela Savvidou is an accomplished researcher with a well-documented track record in sustainable animal nutrition and feed innovation. Her contributions through patents, high-quality publications, and academic chapters reflect a career dedicated to addressing global challenges in food production and animal welfare. With her interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to sustainability, Dr. Savvidou is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

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Under Graduate Degrees .B.Sc. in Animal Production: Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (2003), Grade: 7.3. Thesis focused on teaching aids for software use in Microsoft Excel and Access.B.Sc. in Rural Development: Democritus University of Thrace, Specialization in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business Administration (2022), Grade: 7.71. Thesis on Local Development and Cooperatives.Master’s degree ( M.sc) Animal Nutrition: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2005). Thesis investigated the impact of mineral content in calf milk replacer on E. coli transfer in calves.ph.D.Animal Nutrition and Biosecurity: University of Plymouth, U.K. (2009). Thesis involved selecting a Lactobacillus strain with probiotic properties for poultry production.

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