Abstract: Homegarden is a land use system involving deliberate management of multipurpose trees and shrubs in intimate association with annual and perennial agricultural crops and invariably livestock within the compounds of individual houses. The high diversity of species in HG has wide socioeconomic and agro-ecological roles. Recently, there has been a decline in yields and income earnings from homegardens. These declines required a strategic plan that will enhance the balancing of the pro...
Abstract: Agroforestry is integrated land use systems where by woody perennials and herbaceous crops and/ animals are grown on a land management unit. The study attempted to evaluate the degree of factors and major problems influencing adoption of agroforestry practice among smallholder farmers of the district. In Wombera district, agroforestry technologies adoption and woody species distribution have not been extensively researched and introduced to smallholder farmers for long period of ti...
Abstract: This study was aimed to analyze technical efficiency of potato production by smallholder farmers in Dinsho district, Bale zone of Oromia region. The study used a cross sectional data obtained from a field survey using structured questionnaire from a random sample of 149 smallholder potato producers in the study area. The hypothesis test result showed that Cobb-Douglas production function was found to satisfactorily fit the data. A Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier production analysi...
Abstract: Agroforestry is the set of land-use practices involving the deliberate combination of trees, crops and/or animals on the same land management unit in some form of spatial arrangement or temporal sequence (Lundgren and Raintree, 1982). The trees have been used for fuel wood, charcoal, shade, fodder, soil fertility maintenance and fencing. This study was conducted to assess the effect of Faidherbia albida and Acacia tortilis on grain yield of wheat and above ground biomass and soil p...
Abstract: In Ethiopia, agricultural transformation is taken as a pathway to transition from a traditional subsistence orientation to one that is market focused and commercialized. In this regard, efforts to enhance smallholders’ participation in cereal market in general and wheat in particular, through surplus production have been made, but there is dearth of information on the status of market participation particularly in Adola Rede district. The aim of this study was to analyze market p...
Abstract: The present study was undertaken in Sululta district, Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Ethiopia with the objectives of analyzing technical efficiency in cow milk production and identifying factors that determine technical efficiency. Cross sectional data from randomly selected sample of 130 milk producing households were collected to obtain data pertaining to milk production, input usage, and other variables including natural, socioeconomic and institutional factors during...
Abstract: Markets are important for economic growth and sustainable development of a given country. However, in the absence of well-functioning markets, agricultural production can experience several drawbacks. With the main objective of examining vegetables marketing system in Kombolcha district of eastern Hararghe zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia, primary data from 123 randomly selected vegetable farmers and time series data from CSA were used. Descriptive statistics and econometric models we...
Abstract: Climate variability impacts are the biggest concern of developing countries like Ethiopia, with economic system dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Assessment of the impact of climate variability on agriculture might help to properly anticipate and adapt farming condition for maximized productivity. The overall objective of the present study was therefore to analyze the impacts of climate variability on teff [Eragrostis Tef (Zucc.)Trotter] productivity and adaptation strategies used...
Abstract: Ethiopian smallholder farmers are the most vulnerable group of societyto the effects of climate variabilitybecause they have nature dependent economic system. This study examinedtheeffects of climate variability on five major cereals yield,crop income and rural labor displacementin thecentral highlands and Arsi grain plough farming systems of Ethiopia. The seven round unbalanced panel data (1994-2009) collected by Ethiopian Rural Household Survey from 15 kebeles of the seven farmin...
Abstract: The agriculture sector is the most important segment in the Ethiopian economy. This is because of its contribution to the national GDP (38.5%) where crop accounted for 27.4%, and provides employment for 72.7% of the total population. Despite efforts made to commercialize and transform Ethiopian agriculture from subsistence to production of high value crops, the sector’s performance has been below expectations. In light of the problems and the research gaps identified, this study ...
Abstract: The objectives of the study were to analyze the level of technical efficiency and to identify the determinants of technical inefficiency of maize production in South Achefer District of Amhara National Regional State. The study was conducted based on cross-sectional data obtained from a random sample of 155 maize producer households in the District. Parametric approach of stochastic frontier using Cobb-Douglas production function in single stage estimation. Data were collected from...
Abstract: Climate variability and change are adversely affecting agricultural activities in many developing countries including Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to analyze climate variability impact on maize yield and Farmers’ adaptation options in Hawassa Zuria district, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Historical climate data of rainfall and temperature for the period of 1989 to 2019 were obtained from the National Meteorological Agency (NMA) of Ethiopia. After data quality control, onset...
Abstract: Ethiopia is one of the countries where agricultural production is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. An understanding of the impacts of climate variability on agricultural production at a local level is essential to devise context-specific adaptations. In view of this, this study was carried out to assess the impact of climate variability on sorghum yield in Chiro district. To achieve this objective, historical time series climate data and sorghum yield data from ...
Abstract: Rainfall and temperature variability is among the principal sources of variations in crop production in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study assessed the impacts of climate variability on maize (Zea mays L.) yield and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Kurfa Chele district. Climate data (1996-2016) and maize yield data (2001-2016) were acquired from the NMA of Ethiopia and KWANRO, respectively. Primary data was collected from 137 household heads, FGD and KII. Variab...
Abstract: Jeldu district is known for potato production. However, lower production and productivity, low output price, high input prices and lack of value chain development were the major problems constraining the potential benefit from the sector. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to analyze potato value chain in Jeldu district. The specific objectives of the study were mapping potato value chain actors, analyze their roles and linkages; identifying factors affecting quantity of pot...