About the Journal

The Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (JAAT) is a peer-reviewed publication of the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT), Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), Nigeria.
Established in the early 1990s, the journal was pioneered by Prof. T. Z. Adama and continues to serve as a reputable outlet for innovative research and technology transfer in the agricultural and environmental sciences.

ISSN: 1597-5460

Aims and Scope

JAAT publishes original research articles, review papers, and short communications covering the full spectrum of agriculture, agrotechnology, and environmental sciences, including but not limited to:

Crop, Horticulture, Forestry Land and Soil Management

Agronomy, crop breeding, and physiology
Horticulture and plantation crops
Forestry, and forest resources
Weed science and pest management
Soil fertility, microbiology, and conservation
Climate-smart and sustainable agriculture

Animal and Livestock Production

Animal breeding, nutrition, and genetics
Pasture and forage development
Poultry, small ruminant, and non-ruminant production systems
Dairy and meat technology
Livestock health, welfare, and climate adaptation

Environmental and Ecological Studies

Environmental management and impact assessment
Agro-ecology and biodiversity conservation
Waste valorization and circular bio-economy
Water resource management and irrigation systems
Renewable energy and climate change mitigation

Fish and Fishery Technology – Summary of Publication Areas

Aquaculture, Fish Production Breeding and Nutrition
Fish Health and Disease Control
Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology
Fish Processing and Post-Harvest Technology

Agricultural Engineering and Technology

Mechanization and farm structures
Post-harvest processing and storage systems
Precision and digital agriculture
Bioengineering, automation, and sensor technology

Food, Nutrition, and Agro-processing

Food chemistry and microbiology
Functional and value-added food products
Food safety, quality assurance, and processing innovations

Agricultural Economics and Extension

Agricultural production economics, marketing and Rural livelihoods/Development
Agribusiness and value chain development
Agricultural extension, communication, and innovation system
Agricultural policy, trade and development economics
Gender youth and social inclusion

Editorial Policy

JAAT promotes research that:

Advances sustainable agricultural production systems
Encourages the integration of technology and innovation in food security
Strengthens collaboration among researchers, institutions, and industries
Upholds high ethical standards and rigorous peer review

Publication Frequency

Originally annual, JAAT now publishes biannually, with plans to transition to a quarterly publication schedule to accommodate growing submissions and international readership.

Open Access and Availability

JAAT operates an open-access policy, ensuring immediate online availability of accepted papers.
All issues are digitally archived on the FUT Minna institutional repository.
The journal supports online-first publication, allowing early access to accepted manuscripts.