African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006

AJAR Articles in press

Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Rates on Growth, Yield, Yield Components and Quality of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) at Legambo, Northeastern Ethiopia

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Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important tuber crops produced in Ethiopia. However, production and productivity of the crop is far below the world average due to poor crop, soil fertility and water management practices. An experiment was therefore conducted to study the effect of different Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) levels on growth, yield and quality of potato. Treatments consisted of four levels of...

Author(s):Nuru Seid Tehulie

Potential of aqueous neem extract for Thaumastocoris peregrinus control.

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Eucalyptus cultivation has undergone great expansion in recent years due to the increase in commercial production of this wood for the paper, cellulose and steel industries. One of the main factors responsible for production losses is insect attack. The main insect that acts as a pest, devastating eucalyptus plantations is Thaumastocoris peregrinus, being controlled through the application of synthetic insecticides. The...

Author(s):Andressa Layane Ferreira Linhares, Mauricélia Ferreira Almeida, Edmar de Souza Tuelher, Michela Costa Batista, Roldão Carlos Andrade Lima, Adriana de Sousa Freitas, Bianca Pinheiro da Costa Neiva, Brunna Tavares da Silva Brito Sousa, Kaio Lucena Vidal, Jeferson Pereira da Silva, Raylson Marcelo Fernandes de Lima, Yago Luan Santos Vila Nova, Nayane Ketley Ferreira Linhares

Challenges of youth entrepreneurial skills development in agriculture-base livelihoods in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

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This study identified the challenges of youth entrepreneurial skills development in agriculture-base livelihoods among rural families in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Two-stage sampling procedure was used to select sample for the study. Data were collected with the use of questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistical tools. Results showed that the major non-agro based livelihood...

Author(s):Ifeanyi-obi, C.C., Obanogun, E. and Abuta, C.M

Redefining conservation agriculture through appropriate use of herbicides and fertilisers to improve crop production in Mozambique

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The effects and applicability of conservation agriculture in different farming contexts are highly contested. Yet, there has been limited attempt to adapt the conservation agriculture system to the conditions of resource-poor farmers, focusing primarily on the existing farmers’ capacity and objective to practice conservation agriculture. The study assessed the factors that influence adoption and dis-adoption of...

Author(s):Inacio M. Cipriano, Didy O.Onautsu, Titki D. Tarassouma, Idris I. Adejumobi, Bily A. Bolakonga

Investigation of local antagonistic fungal isolatesas potential bio-fungicides in the post-harvest preservation of tomatoes

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Globally, there is almost no comparison to the food losses and wastes recorded for fruits. With the Covid-19 pandemic necessitating that countries look inwards to combat hunger and improve food securitythrough proactive prevention of postharvest losses. Cell-free supernatants (CFS) of Aspergillus, Alternaria and Penicillium were tested for their preservative abilities using Agar well diffusion assay, on one hand, and...

Author(s):Olukotun, G.B., Ajenifujah-Solebo, S.O.A., Obioh, G.I.B., Ideh, R.R., Oyedokun, N.O., Oyerinde, A.A.

Combining ability and heterosis estimation in elite sorghum [sorghum bicolor (l) moench] inbred lines under moisture stress areas of Ethiopia

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The most important prerequisite in crop improvement is the selection of suitable parents, which could combine well and produce desirable hybrids. However, narrow genetic base, lack of potential hybrids and lack of information on the genetic components are the most important limiting factors for sorghum yield improvement. Therefore, the present study was conducted to estimate the combining abilities and heterosis for yield...

Author(s):Temesgen Begna, Techale Birhan, Taye Tadesse

Agrobiological characteristic and potential of Bulgarian pea varieties

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An agrobiological characteristic and capacity for green mass and seed production from Bulgarian pea (Pisum sativum L.) varieties and a breeding line both created at the Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (IPRG) – Sadovo has been carried out for fifteen years. The choice of varieties is based on their qualities such as early productivity and winter resistance. The pea yield, green mass, the yield of crude protein (kg/...

Author(s):Mariya Ivanova Sabeva, Siyka Angelova Angelova

Influence of Blended NPS Fertilizer on Yield-Related and Growth Traits of Bread Wheat in Ethiopia

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Nutrient deficiency and absence of locally adapted varieties are the problems in reduction of wheat production in Ethiopia. Hence, experiment was conducted to assess the effect of blended NPS fertilizer on bread wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum L) and to determine the economically feasible fertilizer rate for production. The results revealed that days to heading, maturity, plant height, number of effective tillers per...

Author(s):Demisew Amare, ?Wassu Mohammed, Amare Kebede

Symbiotic Performance and Yield Response of Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) to Rhizobium Inoculation and Nitrogen Supplementation, in the Highlands of South Omo zone

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Field experiment was conducted on two locations Goldia and Kure at South Omo Zone, in the SNNP, region Ethiopia, during the main cropping season from June–November, 2020 G.C for evaluating agronomic and symbiotic performance of field pea varieties in response to Rhizobial inoculant and N-fertilization under field conditions of South Omo highlands of Ethiopia. The experiment was laid out by RCBD factorial design comprising...

Author(s):Ashagre Semu Yetaferu

Estimation and Mapping Spatiotemporal Irrigation Requirement for Sugarcane Crop: A case study of Arjo Dedessa Sugar Factory and its Surrounding

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Spatial and temporal variability of irrigation requirement play an important role in crop growth and yield in agricultural systems. Due to erratic rainfall, irrigation water management are critical for sugar cane cultivation, a raw material for sugar production. But irrigation requirement depends on the soil type, climatic condition, and topography and in this regard, there is a limitation in the Arjo-Dedessa sugar factory...

Author(s): Etefa Tilahun Ashine, Mamuye Busier Yesuf, Andualem Shigute Bokke

Effects of variety, deficit drip irrigation and rice straw mulch on flowering, fruiting and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentus L.)

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Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) is one of the most important vegetables in the world and its demand has increased and so factors affecting its production are key for evaluation. The yields of tomato in Ghana are low and supplemented by imports from neighbouring countries. This study investigated the effects of deficit drip irrigation and mulch on reproductive and yield traits of two tomato varieties. The experiment was...

Author(s): Kyria N. Kah, Abubakari Abdul-Halim, Israel K. Dzomeku, Felix K. Abagale, Ramson Adombilla.

Availability and Utilization of Livestock Feed Resources in Ethiopia: A review

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Livestock feed resources include natural pasture, crop leftovers, enhanced forage, hay, industrial by-products, and other feeds. Natural pasture is the predominant feed resource in Ethiopia during the wet season, whereas agricultural leftovers are significant during the dry season. Natural pasture makes up around a quarter of the country's total land area. However, due to seasonal changes in rainfall, poor grazing field...

Author(s):Getahun Belay, Tegene Negesse

Evaluation of the Parasites Associated with Talinum fruticosum

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The intestinal parasitic quality of fresh commercial waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) from Amai was investigated. A total of 30 fresh Talinum fruticosum (waterleaf) leaves was sourced from Amai central market and transported to the laboratory for examination. The leaves were washed in normal saline before centrifuging the saline for microscopic examination. The results obtained showed that the majority of the vegetables...

Author(s):Eboh O.J, Onuoha T, Christopher PC

Variability of Soil Chemical Properties in Lower Wabishebele Sub-Basin in Somali Region Southeastern Ethiopia, as influenced by land use and land cover

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Study was performed at lower Wabishebele sub-basin in Somali region south eastern Ethiopia to analyze the land use and cover and spatial variability of soil chemical properties of the sub-basin and develop soil map. A total of 41 soil samples were collected from 0-30 cm depth and analyzed for; pH Total Nitrogen (TN), Available Phosphorus (AP), and Exchangeable Potassium (EK). The data was analyzed through descriptive...

Author(s):Dahir Yosuf Abdi, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Tadeos Shiferaw Woldegiorgis

Assessing the effects of Lecanicillium lecanii in the biological control of Early and Late Leaf spot of peanut in vitro (Burkina Faso, West Africa)

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Early and late leaf spots caused by Cercospora arachidicola and Phaeoisariopsis personata respectively, are the most widespread peanut fungal diseases in West Africa. These diseases lead to notable crop losses in the rural area. In the recent decades, chemical fungicides are used to fight against crop losses, but these chemical substances cause big damages to the environment including the animals and human beings. Thus,...

Author(s):Tounwendsida Abel Nana, Adama Zongo, Bawomon Fidèle Neya, Philippe Sankara

Elite local rice varieties resistant to bacterial leaf streak caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola under field conditions in Burkina Faso

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Our study aims to evaluate the phenotype of nine genotypes of rice, during two consecutive seasons, in plots of rice farmers in irrigated plains Kou valley and Di. We implanted a Fisher block with three replicates at both of these sites on plots that had previously been shown to have a high incidence of BLS. The incidence, severity, growth rate of the disease, and the average yield of the different genotypes tested were...

Author(s):Sylvain Zougrana, Issa Wonni, Kadidia Koïta, Boris Szurek

Characterized and Classified the soils of Enemor Ener Woreda, southern Ethiopia to analyse their agricultural potential for sustainable development

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A reliable soil data play vital role in understanding the soil environment and its services. Therefore, a study was conducted to understand their physico-chemical and morphological properties of the soils and characterize, classify and map them. Three slope categories were considered and nineteen (19) representative opened pits (Pedons) in each slope was described according to WRB (2014), and then soil from horizons of...

Author(s):Francis Abuye, Mitiku Haile, Wassie Haile

Evaluation of Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) varieties for yield and yield contributing traits in the southern parts of Ethiopia.

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Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is among the major grain legumes cultivated and used extensively as a break crop in the highlands. However, production is insufficient because crop yields are low. After all, lack of improved and farmers preferred varieties. Therefore, it is a vital issue to identify and select the best performing varieties to enhance faba bean yield. The study was conducted with aim of identifying and selecting...

Author(s):Tasew Derese and Fitsum Alemayehu

Presence of metals in farmland edible termites in Mazabuka District, Zambia.

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Edible termites have played an important role in the history of human nutrition due to their nutritional value. Despite their nutritional body content, it is known that during their termitarium construction, termites accumulate metals in their bodies. This study examined the heavy metal content in selected edible termites for food safety. The household survey was carried out in 8 camps of Magoye and Stateland farming...

Author(s):Meekness Kapaale, Darius Otiato Andika, Philip Obed Yobe Nkunika

Impacts of Rust Resistant Wheat Varieties adoption on Productivity and Commercialization; Empirical evidence from Arsi and West Arsi Zones, Ethiopia

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This paper aims to investigate the determinants of smallholder farmers’ rust resistant wheat adoption and impact on productivity and commercialization level. Based on the double hurdle model to identify the determinants of adoption of rust resistant wheat varieties, the study obtained sex of household head, active family size, farming experience, market (output) distance and location variable were important variables in...

Author(s):Tesfaye Solomon, Daniel Kasa

Principles of Management and Agricultural Activities” - study with specific reference Paddy crop in Southern part of Karnataka.

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The whole world has concluded in this chaotic and confusing world that doing any activity with the wisdom of achieving great heights is only possible through following a systematic approach, i.e. management principles. In the recent past, management principles are gaining a lot of importance for obvious reasons. In the VUCA world, the job of decision-makers is more trivial than before irrespective of any field. With this...

Author(s):Prakash HS and Kavitha GC

Effect of Terminal Drought Stress on Agronomic Traits in Recombinant Inbred Line Population in Comparison with a Reference Set

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Sorghum has innate tolerance for drought, yet when it encounters terminal drought stress owing to reduction in soil moisture, at time of booting, causes reduction in yield and associated traits. The current study was conducted to evaluate two populations (recombinant inbred line and a reference set population) in treatment plots by inducing stress at booting stage and withholding irrigation against control plots. The...

Author(s):Vinutha K Somegowda, Jalaja Naravula, Anilkumar Vemula, Abhishek Rathore, Rajeev Guptaa, Santosh P Deshpande

Traditional processing and quality attributes of Dambou, a steamed coarse Semolina

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Dambou is a traditional cereal-based food consumed in northern Benin. The traditional production method, marketing and consumption of Dambou were evaluated through a field investigation. A semi-structured questionnaire composed of socio-cultural profile of the stakeholders, nature of raw materials and processing methods used in Dambou production, quality attributes and consumption forms of Dambou was administrated to...

Author(s):Janvier Mêlégnonfan Kindossi, Ogouyôm Herbert Iko Afé, Carole N. A. Vihotogbe-Sossa, Véronique Blandine Codé, Paulin Azokpota

Analysis of yam value chain in Kwara State,

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The development of dynamic agricultural value chains has been acknowledged to offer considerable scope in improving the livelihood of the value chain players. This study analyzed the profitability and marketing margins obtained by actors at various nodes of the yam value chain; and examined the organizations of the value chain, linkages among the key actors as well as the challenges faced by actors in the value chain in...

Author(s):Yusuf,T. M, Moshood, H. B

Livestock production interventions to manage livestock poverty and deaths in Southern Zimbabwe. A case of Mwenezi District

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Livestock Production in Mwenezi District has become more susceptible to the devastating effects of climatic variability and change which are undermining expected developmental gains from the livestock value chain. Climate change and its associated impacts are increasing the intensity of livestock poverty and deaths across all forms of livestock. The study examined livestock production interventions implemented to reduce...

Author(s):Rameck Defe, Mark Matsa

Robustness of food security and policy trust on smallholder participation in Ghana’s Planting for Food and Jobs programme.

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The Planting for Food and Jobs programme was initiated in 2017 as a strategy to create jobs, promote food production and enhance food security in Ghana, especially among smallholder farmers. This research applies mixed research approach to explore the robustness of policy trust and food security risk on smallholder participation in the programme. Using multistage sampling, a total of 164 respondents were selected for the...

Author(s):Nakuja Tekuni, Godwin H. Kyere, Samuel Afotey Anang ,Nicholas Oppong Mensah

Co-addition of potassium humate and vinasse enhances growth and yield in "Wonderful" pomegranate under sandy soil

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Although "Wonderful" pomegranate has recently been cultivated in large areas of sandy soil in Egypt, it produces a low yield and quality. Soil applications of potassium humate and vinasse could effectively be used in sandy soil to enhance soil nutrient status as well as to enhance crops growth and productivity. "Wonderful" pomegranate trees at the Experimental Research Station of National Research Centre, Nubaria, El...

Author(s):Hassan A. M. Ali, E. Abd El-Razek , M.M.M. Abd El-Migeed , Fatma El-Zahraa M. Gouda

Status of Maintenance/Repair Servitization in the Agricultural Machinery Sector

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Servitization means the adding of value to a product offering through service, and it has become an attractive strategy through which manufacturers can increase revenues without proportionally increasing costs. This paper reviews the status of the practice with reference to the agricultural machinery sector. It describes the benefits that could accrue to equipment manufactures and/or dealerships on the one hand, and...

Author(s):F.K.A Nyarko, Samuel M. Sackey

Effect of shocks on diversification of climate smart agriculture in Nyando, South Western Kenya.

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Africa’s socio-economic progress has been negatively influenced by climate change. The impact has largely been experienced in the agricultural sector mainly by smallholder farmers who have not only experienced food insecurity, but also economic constraints. The smallholder farmers are ignorant of agricultural and weather early warning systems. They rely on congenital techniques to cope with climatic and weather-related...

Author(s):Victor Kimutai Rutto, Kamau Gathiaka

Sustainable Grazing Land Management and Impediments of the Local Knowledge: the Case of Borana Pastoral Communities, Southern Ethiopia

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Target of the study was to examine the socioeconomic factors and natural causes influencing the sustainable rangeland management practices of Borana. It used a quantitative approach based on a questionnaire administered to a representative sample. The researcher purposively draw three study sites grounded on the potential livestock population and access to communal rangeland holding. The research contacted 251...

Author(s):Benti Tafesse

Challenges and Opportunities of Soybean Production Technologies in Kondala District Oromia Western Ethiopia

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Soybean is an important legume crop which has high contents of protein, vitamins and minerals. The productivity of the soybean crop at national and particularly at study area was very low. To improve such low productivity, adoption of high yielding varieties with appropriate fertilizer application was very important. This study was tried to investigate the challenges of adoption status make variation among farmers on...

Author(s):Mulu Kaba

Genetic variability and Heritability of medium maturity group’s Soybean (Glycine max (L.)) Genotypes

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Field experiment was conducted to assess the extent of genetic variability and heritability in soybean genotypes for yield and its related traits. A total of thirty six soybean genotypes were evaluated using simple lattice design at Fadis eastern Ethiopia during 2018 cropping season. Data were recorded for major quantitative traits and analyzed using appropriate statistical software. Analysis of variance revealed that the...

Author(s):Habte Berhanu, Dagnachew Lule, Bulti Tesso

Assessment of Adoption Rate of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Kishi, Oyo State, Nigeria

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The level of Adoption of introduced climate change adaptation strategies in Kishi, Oyo State, Nigeria was assessed in this study. The study also investigated the factors influencing the adoption rate of the technologies with a view to identify the constraints vis-a-vis suggesting solutions for improving adoption. In an attempt to carry out the said objective, data were obtained through a structured questionnaire...

Author(s):Adetayo, Adewale. O.

Integrated management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith Lepidoptera: Nocutidae) on maize at Melkassa, Ethiopia

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The experiment was designed in a split plot design with three replications where the two maize varieties (Melkassa 2 and Melkasa 4) were main plot treatments, while treatment control options were sub-plot treatments, which included T1 (Sole maize), T2 (Neem), T3 (Indoxacarb 150 SC), T4 (intercropping with haricot bean), T5 (Neem + intercropping with haricot bean), T6 (Indoxacarb 150 SC + intercropping with haricot bean),...

Author(s):Besufkad Degife, Emana Getu

Effect of Conservation Agriculture on Maize-legume Cropping Systems in Fafen Zone of Somali Region in Ethiopia

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The eastern Ethiopian lowlands are characterized as semi-arid and has low and erratic precipitation, soil erosion and poor soil fertility are the major constrainning factors responsible for limited crop production in the area. An on farm Conservation Agriculture (CA) trial was conducted in two districts (Jigjiga and Gursum) for three consecutive years (2013–2015) with the aim of evaluating various cropping systems under CA...

Author(s):Yohannes Seyoum, Abdikedir Haybe, Abebaw Shimelis

Evaluation of Chickpea Varieties Growing on Residual Moisture of Vertisols in Southern Ethiopia

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Vertisols are suited to dry-land crop production in semi-arid environments since the residual moisture in the soil can support crop growth after the end of the rainy season. However, traditional cropping systems seldom utilize residual moisture of Vertisols for crop production. Farmers need suitable crop species to sustain and enhance their production under such soil and climatic conditions. Chickpea is the strategic crop...

Author(s):Bayou Bunkura Allito, Galfato Gabiso Geda

Cherry tomato production with different doses of organic compost

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: Cherry tomato cultivation in protected environments ensures production in the off-season, reaching yields up to 100 t ha-1 with 150 days of cultivation. Fertilization with organic composts can influence the production components of cherry tomato. From this perspective, this study aimed to evaluate different doses and organic composts, based on their nitrogen contents, on the production components of cherry tomato. The...

Author(s):Oziel Furquin Pinto, Edmilson Evangelista Silva

Bibliographic survey of articles on the importance of school vegetable gardens in basic education

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The implementation of the use of educational vegetable gardens in primary schools, belongs basics agricultural educational sciences and their interdisciplinarities. Have great advantages in the didactic-pedagogic area, but also major problems related to the construction, development and maintenance. Thus, in view of the low amount of scientific production in the area, and the positivities that the use of vegetable gardens...

Author(s):LOPES, Alan Kardec, RISSATE, Guilherme

Assessment of Climate Change and Variability and its Impact on Crop Production in Ethiopia: A Review.

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This review assessed climate change and variability and its impact on crop production in Ethiopia. Comprehensive review of available secondary data from internet (Google Scholar and Scinapse) was used to access the impact of climate change on crop production. The result showed that now a day’s climate change and variability is a real phenomenon and affecting agricultural productivity, especially crop production (the most...

Author(s):Baykedagn Taye, Solomon Tekalign, Emawayish Gebrie

Feed Resources, Feed Quality and Feeding Practices of Dairy Cattle in Kedida Gamela Woreda, Southern Ethiopia

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The study was carried out in Kedida Gamela Woreda of Kambata Tambaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia with the objectives of assessing the major dairy cattle feed resources, the feed quality and the feeding systems of dairy cattle in relation to agro-ecologies and seasons in the study area. A total of 160 respondents were included for the formal cross sectional study. Feed samples were analyzed in duplicates for dry matter (DM),...

Author(s):Fiseha Tadele, Yiseha Kechero

Livelihood Diversification strategies and Livelihood Outcomes of Rural Household in Ethiopia: A Review

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This review is focused on rural households engaged in livelihood diversification strategies and pursuing livelihood outcomes in Ethiopia. The target is specifically to review the effect of income diversification on livelihood outcomes situation, to review determinants of participation and level of income generated from off/non-farm activities in Ethiopia. In this article review, both published and unpublished materials...

Author(s):Fami Abdurezak Sherifa

Evaluation of the vibration levels issued by agricultural tractors

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Vibration is one of the most relevant aspects, when dealing with the subject of ergonomics in agricultural tractors, although there are still few studies developed to evaluate this parameter and its implications for occupational health. This work aimed to evaluate the levels of vibration emitted by agricultural tractors with different powers, comparing the results with the norm in force in Brazil, in addition to evaluating...

Author(s):Ricardo Gonçalves Rosa, Murilo Mesquita Baesso, Alcir José Modolo, Luís Fernando Soares Zuin

Determinants of Milk Marketing among smallholder milk producers, the Case of East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

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The study was carried out to analyze determinants of producer's participation decision and level of participation in milk marketing in East Gojjam Zone. Survey was employed to get primary data using questionnaire as a main tool from 204 respondents from Dejen and Machakel Woredas'. Besides descriptive and inferential statistics, Heckman two step selection econometric model was employed for data analysis. Sex of a household...

Author(s):Yeshihareg Kindie, Zeneb Merid

Isolation and Assessment of the Symbiotic Efficiency of Faba bean (Vicia faba L.)Nodulating Rhizobial Isolates from Eastern Hararghe highlands of Ethiopia

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This study was devoted to isolate and assess the symbiotic efficiency of faba bean (Vicia faba L.)-nodulating rhizobia isolate at few faba bean growing areas of the eastern Hararghe highlands of Ethiopia. A total of 50 isolates were obtained from soil samples of three Woredas (districts) of the eastern Hararghe highlands using the host trap method. Out of these 50 isolates, 40 of them were presumptively identified as...

Author(s):Mulugeta Mekonnen, Ameha Kebede

The determinants and Impact of Cooperative Loan on Agricultural Productivity of Cassava-based Nigerian Farmers: Evidence from Oyo State, Nigeria

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Credit is a major constraint to agricultural production in Nigeria. This study therefore analyzed the impact of cooperative loan on cassava-based farmers’ production in Oyo State Nigeria. A random sampling technique was used to select 1120 respondents in the study area and structured questionnaire was administered to collect relevant data. Descriptive statistics and propensity score matching (PSM) for the study. The result...

Author(s):Olagunju Funke Iyabo Kirbir, Kayode Salman, Wale Ayojimi

Response of maize (Zea mays L.) to foliar and soil applied fertilizers in the Semi-deciduous forest zone of Ghana

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This experiment was conducted in 2019 major cropping season in the Semi-deciduous forest Agro-ecological zone of Ghana to solve low maize yield and improve maize productivity and enhance farmer’s income using foliar and soil applied fertilizers as nutrient sources. Eight treatments (T) were used; T1= {N, P2O5, K2O (90-60-60) kg/ha} at 2 & 6 Weeks After Sowing (WAS); T2= {Poultry manure (4 t/ha)} at 2 Weeks Before Sowing...

Author(s):Daniel Kwasi Atsu Nyagorme, Alice Afrakomah Amoah, Thomas Adjei-Gyapong

Population dynamics and determination of sample parameters for the major insect-pests of safflower

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In this study, sample unit size and number of samples for major insect-pests of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) were estimated during 2015-2016. The experiments were laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications in which the experimental area measuring 2000 m2 was divided into 45 subplots. Four samples of different unit sizes were taken as one plant in an area of 0.12m2, two plants in an area of...

Author(s):Ali Akbar Keyhanian, Mohammad Reza Abbasi Mojdehi

Unlocking economic value downstream Tugwi Mukosi Dam: a case of wards around the dam in Chivi and Masvingo districts of Zimbabwe

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Dams spur economic development especially in drought-prone regions in sub-Saharan Africa. In Zimbabwe, Chiredzi District in the south eastern lowveld, sugar plantations and citrus estates have benefited from dams like Mutirikwi, Tugwi Mukosi, Manjerenje and others. Communal areas around and downstream the dams have not realised any significant direct economic benefit from these water bodies as the water was regarded as...

Author(s):Muromo Francis, Tendai Madhanzi, Forward Dewa, Matunhu J

Zoning and agro-climatic characterization of hotspots in the Tana-Beles Sub-Basin – Ethiopia

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Agro-climatic zonation is very important for planning crop patterns and to bring out the agricultural potential of a region. It must be done based on a specific development objective and on a rational basis. The objective of the present study was to classify the Tana Beles sub-basins (TBSB) into homogenous agro-climatic patterns and assessing suitability for crops that could be growing in each Agro-climatic zone. The...

Author(s):Tesfay Mekonnen Weldegerima, Belay Simane Birhanu, Tadesse Terefe Zeleke

Modern poultry farm actors’ current status in Togo

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The issue of the animal protein requirement has led Togo authority to focus their attention on modern birds breeding activities through training and education programme entrusted to CERSA (Centre d’Excellence Regional sur les Sciences Aviaires). To assess the current situation of the sector, especially about egg and poultry meat producers, a survey was carried with hundred applicants selected and trained. The investigation...

Author(s):Comla Sodjedo, Wéré Pitala, Ayivi Teteh, Yao Adjrah, Kokou Tona

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