The aim of the dissertation was to undertake phenotypic and genetic
characterization and design community-based breeding programs for two
indigenous goat populations in Ethiopia, namely Arab and Oromo. The
dissertation ...
In the Lake Tana Sub-basin, wetlands play a significant role in providing multiple
services. However, the local people have continued exploiting these resources with little
interest to protect them. The resources have ...
Twenty (20) Desi and Kabuli chickpea varieties were evaluated using RCBD design with three
replications across six environments (three locations i.e. Adet, Debre Ziet and Fogera, and two
seasons i.e 2021/22 and 2022/23). ...
Cluster farming has emerged as a strategic intervention in Ethiopia aimed at fostering
sustainable agricultural intensification, enhancing smallholder commercialization, and
improving rural livelihoods. Despite strong ...
Agricultural information is a vital resource for improving long-term productivity and
supporting rural, social, and industrial development. However, access and effective
utilization remain limited among smallholder ...
Climate variability is escalating rapidly and is regarded as one of the most significant global
challenges of the 21st century, threatening livelihoods worldwide. To adapt current and future
climate variability effects, ...
Fisheries are one of the renewable resources that play a significant role on the livelihood of
many rural and urban communities. Despite these, the sector is yet underdeveloped in
Ethiopia and the fish value chain was ...
Food and nutrition insecurity hamper human productivity and social development. Ethiopia is among
the countries most affected by food insecurity and malnutrition. Nutrition-sensitive interventions have
the potential to ...
Investigating chicken production systems, along with the ecotype's productive and
morphological traits, as well as the challenges and opportunities in chicken production is
crucial for developing sustainable breeding ...
The overall aim of this dissertation was to develop a community-based breeding program for
sustainable use of Farta sheep genetic resources in northwest Ethiopia. The specific objectives
were: 1) identifying sheep breeding ...
The aim of the dissertation was to undertake phenotypic and genetic
characterization and design community-based breeding programs for two
indigenous goat populations in Ethiopia, namely Arab and Oromo. The
dissertation ...
In the Lake Tana Sub-basin, wetlands play a significant role in providing multiple
services. However, the local people have continued exploiting these resources with little
interest to protect them. The resources have ...
Twenty (20) Desi and Kabuli chickpea varieties were evaluated using RCBD design with three
replications across six environments (three locations i.e. Adet, Debre Ziet and Fogera, and two
seasons i.e 2021/22 and 2022/23). ...
Cluster farming has emerged as a strategic intervention in Ethiopia aimed at fostering
sustainable agricultural intensification, enhancing smallholder commercialization, and
improving rural livelihoods. Despite strong ...
Agricultural information is a vital resource for improving long-term productivity and
supporting rural, social, and industrial development. However, access and effective
utilization remain limited among smallholder ...
Climate variability is escalating rapidly and is regarded as one of the most significant global
challenges of the 21st century, threatening livelihoods worldwide. To adapt current and future
climate variability effects, ...
Fisheries are one of the renewable resources that play a significant role on the livelihood of
many rural and urban communities. Despite these, the sector is yet underdeveloped in
Ethiopia and the fish value chain was ...
Food and nutrition insecurity hamper human productivity and social development. Ethiopia is among
the countries most affected by food insecurity and malnutrition. Nutrition-sensitive interventions have
the potential to ...
Investigating chicken production systems, along with the ecotype's productive and
morphological traits, as well as the challenges and opportunities in chicken production is
crucial for developing sustainable breeding ...
The overall aim of this dissertation was to develop a community-based breeding program for
sustainable use of Farta sheep genetic resources in northwest Ethiopia. The specific objectives
were: 1) identifying sheep breeding ...
In Ethiopia, there are 32.85 million sheep, more than 99% of which are indigenous.
However, the productivity of local sheep under traditional production system is low
with high mortality of lambs. Between sheep breed ...
The distribution of soil in high mountain environments is shaped by various soil forming factors.
Soil geomorphologists analyze key pedological characteristics to estimate the age of Quaternary
deposits, assess landscape ...
Since 2011, water hyacinth (WH; Eichhornia crassipes) has become a significant threat to
Lake Tana, Ethiopia. Managing WH is challenging due to rapid growth and difficulties in
disposing of harvested biomass. However, ...
Understanding how land use affects soil respiration (Rs) rates will assist us to comprehend
global CO
fluxes and develop land management plans. This study examines: (1) the impact
of land use on Rs in highland and ...
Land degradation due to accelerated soil erosion is a major socio-economic development and
environmental sustainability threat in the highlands of Ethiopia. To reverse these problems several types
of sustainable land ...
In order to examine the sustainability of different land use types using soil nutrient balance and
stock as indicators, inputs and outputs of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) were computed using a
nutrient monitoring ...
Smallholder farmers in Fagita Lekoma district of Northwestern Ethiopia have introduced
Acacia decurrens-based agroforestry system following land degradation and the
associated reduction in land productivity and crop ...
Understanding soil acidity and the geographical variability of nutrients is critical for informed decision-making when selecting the best management alternatives for a given set of circumstances. During soil management ...
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Soil fertility depletion has become a serious challenge causing low crop yields and food insecurity
in Ethiopia. To solve this problem, there has been a growing need to develop viable, effective and
sustainable ...
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Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the main and most popular cereal crops because of its high value as a
stable food as well as its stover demand for animal feed, fuel, and even construction purposes. It is used
as human ...