ISSN 2375-1134
About this Journal
African Journal of Agriculture [AJA] is a peer-reviewed, hybrid open access journal committed to advancing scientific knowledge, innovation, and sustainable practices in agriculture and allied disciplines. AJA serves as an international forum for the rapid dissemination of high-quality, field-relevant research that addresses critical challenges in food production, resource management, and rural development across Africa and beyond. The journal connects fundamental research with practical agricultural solutions by publishing work that improves productivity, resilience, and environmental stewardship in agricultural systems.
We invite original contributions from agronomists, soil scientists, crop and animal scientists, agricultural economists, extension specialists, researchers, academicians, and professionals in food systems worldwide. Our editorial priority is to uphold academic rigor, promote ethical publishing, and provide a transparent, efficient peer review and publication workflow that accelerates knowledge sharing and sustainable agricultural transformation.
Our Mission: To advance agricultural excellence and food security by publishing influential research that strengthens sustainable crop and livestock production, natural resource management, and agribusiness development.
Our Vision: To be a leading continental journal recognized for scholarly quality, editorial integrity, and meaningful contributions to agricultural science, policy, and practice.
Journal Information
Aims & Scope
AJA publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, research notes, field experiments, analytical studies, short communications, and case studies that make significant contributions to agricultural science and its applications, including but not limited to:
Agronomy and Crop Science, Soil Science and Soil Fertility Management, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Horticulture and Plant Protection, Animal Science and Livestock Production, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Irrigation and Water Management in Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate-Smart Farming, Food Science, Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition.
Our aim is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support innovative solutions that enhance farm productivity, food system efficiency, and long-term agricultural sustainability.
Publication Model: Hybrid Open Access [Primarily Open Access]
Authors submitting to AJA can choose between two publication options at the time of submission, with the journal currently focusing primarily on open access publication to ensure wider reach, accessibility, and impact of agricultural research.
1. Open Access: The article is made freely and permanently available online to all readers immediately upon publication under the Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0]. The publication charge for this journal is 500 USD. Authors who are unable to pay this amount may apply for a partial discount. Please note that we do not offer free publications.
2. Subscription Access: The article is published without any charge to the author and is made available to subscribers and licensed institutions via our website. Authors may share their work in accordance with our self-archiving policy. This option is offered on a limited basis.
APC Discount Policy
We are dedicated to promoting inclusive and equitable access to scholarly publishing. Authors with limited research funding may request a partial discount on the Article Processing Charge, determined by World Bank country income classification, availability of institutional support, or demonstrated financial constraints. Please note: We do not offer full waivers. A minimum administrative fee is required for all open access articles to cover editorial and production costs.
Editorial Standards
All manuscripts submitted to AJA undergo a thorough double-blind peer review conducted by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Every submission is screened for originality through iThenticate / Crossref Similarity Check. The journal adheres strictly to the COPE Core Practices to safeguard publication ethics, editorial autonomy, and research integrity throughout the review and publication process.
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Official Website: https://internationalscholarsjournals.org