Legume-based cropping systems are regarded as a sustainable method to reduce the need for
external nitrogen fertilizers. Haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) is one of the most economically
important pulse crops cultivated ...
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 ...
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) are the two major yield limiting plant nutrients inEthiopia. Existing NP rates for the production of cereal crops, including wheat, are veryoldand critically need revisiting and updating ...
Ethiopia is intensifying efforts to boost wheat production with effective nitrogen (N) and
phosphorus (P) management. However, low soil fertility and the lack of recommendations
on optimal N and P application rates remain ...
On Mount Guna higher land degradation particularly soil erosion problems has a
deleterious impact on soil fertility and depletion of soil organic carbon stock due to land
use types and slope gradient varation. Land use ...
Soil erosion is a global problem, especially severe in African countries like Ethiopia, causing
land degradation and economic losses. Soil conservation and amendment practices are
crucial for reducing erosion. Therefore, ...
Soil fertility depletion and the unavailability of nutrients due to a decline in soil organic matter content and improper fertilizer application are limiting bread wheat productivity in Ethiopia. Hence, a field experiment ...
The soils of Ethiopia have been experiencing depletion of essential nutrients and a decrease in
organic matter, resulting in a significant decline in agricultural output across the country. This
research was, therefore, ...
Planting trees on farmlands has become a common agroforestry activity because of its widespread use and possible advantages. This study was carried out in the Alemsaga watershed in northwestern Ethiopia. Its primary objective ...
Durum wheat is a major staple cereal crop in Ethiopia, but its yields and quality
have been threatened due to Fusarium head blight (FHB). A field experiment
was carried out at Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center in ...
In Ethiopia, red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a highly valued spice that is cultivated
in various regions. It is the second most widely consumed spice in the world and plays a crucial
role in generating income for ...
This study was conducted to characterize indigenous chicken ecotypes phenotypically and their
husbandry practices in Sekela, Burie and Jabitehnan districts of, West Gojjam zone, Amhara
region, Ethiopia. A total of 352 ...
Faba bean is a multi-purpose crop that mainly an important part in the socio-economic life of
farming communities and for restoration of soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and is
a suitable rotation crop for ...
Onion is one of the most important vegetable crops commercially grown in the world. In Ethiopia, the
production and productivity of onion is low due to high infestation of onion thrips. This experiment was
conducted to ...
Sorghum is a multi-purpose crop that plays an important role in the socio-economic life
of farming communities. The covered kernel smut disease caused by Sporisorium sorghi is
one of the most devastating seed-borne ...
Exotic chickens are introduced to Ethiopia because of the low performance of indigenous
chickens. This study was conducted in Bahir Dar zuria, Amhara Region with the objective of
monitoring and evaluating the productive ...
The purpose of this experiment was to assess the morphological parameters, dry matter yield and nutritional content, of a few selected cultivars of Brachiaria, Desho, and Napier grasses grown for two years under various ...
Abergelle goats are indigenous to northern Ethiopia, and dual purpose animal. Community-based breeding programs enhance its productivity and resilience, supporting farmers and sustainable agriculture. The objective of this ...
The current study was conducted with the objectives of evaluating the effect of intercropping dates on the performances of maize and lablab morphological parameters, dry matter yield, maize grain yield, and nutritional ...
Milk preservatives can originate from a natural or synthetic source. Incorporation of
synthetic source leads to undesirable effect to consumers. In addition, the tendency of
consumers to use natural preservatives has ...