http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14110 Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:25:07 GMT 2001-01-13T08:25:07Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16806 A Comparative Financial Analysis of Homegarden Agroforestry, Mono-Cropping, And Eucalyptus Woodlots in Dangila District, North Western Amhara, Ethiopia Gizachew Wassie Homegarden agroforestry, mono-cropping, and Eucalyptus woodlots are common farming practices in northwestern Amhara region, Ethiopia. However, the financial profitability of these farming practices is not well known. Therefore, this study is conducted to assess the financial profitability of homegarden agroforestry, mono-cropping, and Eucalyptus woodlots in Dangila district, northwestern Amhara region, Ethiopia. A mixed research methods approach was applied to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select the study area, Kebeles, and sample households. A total sample size of 332 households was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Primary data were collected from household surveys; focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KII). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression. The findings revealed that all those farming systems show positive values for all financial indicators. Comparatively, the eucalyptus woodlot is found to be a more profitable farming system with an Equal Annual Equivalent value (EAE) of 655,130.64 ETB which is 1.7 times higher than homegarden agroforestry and three times higher than monocropping. Monocropping is more sensitive to output price while eucalyptus woodlot is more sensitive to interest rate. The average annual income of households is 57,793 ETB of which the main farming practices that include homegarden agroforestry, mono-cropping, and Eucalyptus woodlots contribute 13,656.33 ETB (23.6%), 21,976.08 ETB (38.7%), 18,093.51.66 ETB (31.3%), respectively and non-farm income contributes 4,067.22 ETB (7%). The logistic regression analysis revealed that distance to the market, educational status, and age of household positively and significantly influenced the choice of households to practice homegarden agroforestry, mono-cropping, and eucalyptus woodlot farming system. However, the number of livestock, input price, pests and diseases, and family size negatively influenced the choice of household to these practices. It is concluded that monocropping, closely followed by Eucalyptus woodlots, is the main contributor to household income. In terms of financial attractiveness, eucalyptus woodlots are more profitable than the other land-use systems in the study area. This study suggests that the agricultural sector should create awareness to enhance the profitability of farming practices; create market linkage access, develop infrastructure and distribute inputs timely to farmers. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16806 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16784 Estimating the amount of Litterfall and Rate of Decomposition for Cordia Africana and Croton Macrostachyus From Agroforestry Systems in The aba Gerima Watershed, Amhara Region, Northwestern Kerebih Aragaw The selection and use of appropriate agroforestry tree species that maintain soil nutrients thereby improving productivity remains to challenge in low-input agricultural systems. Therefore, this research focuses on two agroforestry tree species, C.macrostachyus and C.africana. The objective of this study was to estimate the amount of litterfall and rate of decomposition in the Aba Gerima watershed. The decomposition rate was analyzed using the litter-bag technique, while soil and litter samples were used to analyze the soil's physicochemical properties. The litterfall was collected every 15 days using litter bags from February to May 2023. Besides, the rate of decomposition was determined using RCBD design; considering species types as the main factor and incubation period (30, 60, 90, and 120 days) in the dry and wet seasons of the sub-plot factors. Soil samples were collected from four directions (north, south, east, and west) beneath and outside the canopy of each tree species. Composite soil samples were then prepared from these collections, and selected soil physicochemical parameters were analyzed. Results showed that the total amount of litterfall in four months was greater for C.africana than for C.macrostachyus at 5.89 t/ha and 5.19 t/ha, respectively. Regarding the rate of decomposition, C.macrostachyus decomposed significantly faster than C.africana for the incubation period (30-120 days) with a rate constant (k) of 0.012 to 0.04 g/days and 0.13 to 0.04 g/days for C.macrostachyus and 0.01 to 0.02 g/days and 0.09 to 0.04 g/days for C.africana for the dry and wet seasons, respectively. The mass loss is 94% and 47%; C.macrostachyus recorded a greater mass loss than C.africana during the 120 days of the dry season. However, the wet season from 120 days had no significant difference in mass loss between the two tree species. The effect of tree species in the soil nutrient input as observed from C.macrostachyus was significantly higher than that of C.africana. Hence, Utilize litterfall and organic matter from the two indigenous tree species as mulch or compost to enhance soil fertility. Therefore, Raise awareness and encourage the community to conserve these agroforestry trees in cropland to improve soil fertility and crop productivity. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16784 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16783 Investigating Factors Influencing The Adoption Of Homegarden and Scattered Trees on Farmland in Danglia District, North Western, Ethiopia Esubalew Bitew In Ethiopia, agroforestry practices are an ancient practices with a new name. Agroforestry practices and data regarding their value to small-holder farmers' family income in Danglia District are, nevertheless, few. Thus, the purpose of this research is to determine the socioeconomic variables influencing agroforestry in the Danglia district as well as assess the value of agroforestry practices to household income. A mixed-methods research approach was applied to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select the study area, Kebels, and sample households. A total of 304 sample sizes were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Primary data were collected from household survey, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KII). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The Simpson Index of Diversity (SID) result indicates that the mean value of the income diversification index is 0.69, which is high in the study area based on on-farm, off-farm, and non-farm activities. The average total annual income of agroforestry practices adopter and non-adopter households was 39221.96 Birr and 31024.36 Birr, respectively with men difference of 8197.60 Birr. The logistic regression analysis revealed that the number of livestock, irrigation access, and total annual income had positively and significantly influenced the adoption of agroforestry practices. However, distance from the market and extension services had negatively influenced the adoption of agroforestry practices. It is concluded that agroforestry practices contribute positively to household livelihood income. Therefore, it is suggested that farmers need to use knowledge based farming system and increase their awareness of the contribution of agroforestry practices. The study also recommends that infrastructure, particularly road access, be improved for credit and extension services. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16783 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16782 Determinant Factors Influencing the Adoption of Agroforestry Practices by Small-holder Farmers in Legambo District of Northeastern Ethiopia Zinet Alye Despite widespread reports concerning the role of agroforestry for economic advantage, soil protection, fuel wood, and environmental benefits, not much is known about rural households’ determinant factors of agroforestry practices. This study was conducted to address determinant factors affecting adoption of agroforestry practice in the Legambo District. A cross-sectional research design was applied in four Kebeles of Legambo district involving 361 sample households. Multi-stage sampling techniques were employed to select the district, Kebeles, and sample households. Descriptive statistics and the binary logit model were used to analyze the data. The result from Likert scale on farmers' perceptions about the benefits of agroforestry practices indicated that the mean score of 3.85, 3.65 and 3.58 of the respondents perceived that agroforestry conserves soil and water, improves soil nutrients, and increases farm income, respectively. The result from descriptive statistics, 64.5% of the respondents had adopted different agroforestry practices. Of scattered tree on crop land (63.7%) was mostly adopted by household, while, 13.6% adopted alley cropping. The result indicated that the proportion of adopters of agroforestry practices was higher than non- adopters. Binary linear regression analysis showed adoption of AFPs in the study area was significantly (p ≤0.05) influenced by age, gender, education level, land size and livestock ownership. However, the total land size of the HHs had negative and significant (P ≤ 0.02) influence. Conflict with neighbor landowners (P ≤0.053) and economic status (P≤0.208) were not significant in determining the adoption of agroforestry practices. Therefore, efforts are expected from the concerned bodies to enhance the adoption of agroforestry in the study area Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16782 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z