Abstract: Increasing heat stress threatens livestock production especially lactating dairy cows across the world. Therefore this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of heat stress on physiological parameters, adaptation and mitigation strategies of lactating Kereyu and Hararghe cattle breeds in Bordode District, Ethiopia. Purposive sampling technique was used to select study area and respondents and Bordode district was selected based on the availability of both Kereyu and Hararge cat...
Abstract: Faba bean is one of the most important pulse crops grown in Kersa Malima district both in terms of area coverage and volume of annual production. It is used as food and income for farmers, yet the major production limiting factors are sub-optimal seed handling practices, the use of inappropriate seed sources and varieties. Thus, this study is set with the objectives of assessing farmers’ production and seed handling practices, determine the effect of seed sources, variety and see...
Abstract: Climate-smart agriculture is expected to play a key role in tackling climate-related challenges to agricultural livelihoods and food systems. However, the implementation of these programs involving efficient, sustainable, and productivity-enhancing technologies and their adoption rate has remained low, particularly among small-scale farmers. The purpose of the study was to analyze determinants of climate-smart agricultural practices adoption in Toke Kutaye district, West Showa Zone...
Abstract: Soil moisture stress is one of the major problems that affect the growth and yield of sorghum crops during the main season in arid and semi-arid areas of East Hararghe. In such an area, integrated in-situ water conservation techniques and the application of mulching are very important. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of tied ridge and mulching on sorghum growth, yield, yield-related components, and water use efficiency in Babile District East Ha-rarghe Zone which is ...
Abstract: Currently, more attention is being given to fertilizing the soil with micronutrients in many Sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. This study was initiated to assess effects of boron fertilizer rates on selected soil properties, growth and growth parameters of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) in Haramaya District, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia. A preliminary survey and field observation were carried out to get general information about the landform, vegetation cov...
Abstract: Soil is one of the most important natural resources. However, detailed scientific knowledge and information are lacking on soil resources. Subsequently, this affects agricultural crop productivity and profitability if its potentials and limitations are not realized in the study area. The purpose of this study was to: (1) characterize and classify soils along toposequence; (2) analyze and map the spatial variability of soil fertility status, and (3) assess the spatial variability of...
Abstract: Soil erosion has become a globally challenging issue that poses a serious threat to agriculture and natural resources, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Estimating the magnitude of soil loss and understanding the spatial distribution of erosion-prone areas is critical to plan and effectively implement soil conservation measures with limited resources. This study was conducted in Gununo watershed, where soil erosion is threatening the sustainability of agricultural...
Abstract: Characterization and classification of soil is the main source of information for precision agriculture, land use planning and management. For an efficient use of the limited land resources, site specific management recommendations based on site specific information are much required. Undulating topography, altitudinal differences and large variations in slope were characteristic features of the present study area (Dhengego subwatershed). The purpose of the present study was to cha...
Abstract: Social networks are an essential source of risk-sharing and capacity building strategies for responding the adverse effects of climate change. However, researches on climate change adaptation strategies not recognized the role of social networks. The current study aims to assess the role of social networks in facilitating smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change in Woreilu district, South Wollo zone, Amhara national regional state, Ethiopia. More specifically,...
Abstract: Okra is one of indigenous genetic resource of Ethiopia, but only few studies were carried out to assess its variability and performance throughout the country. Therefore, it was necessary to continue the evaluation of available okra indigenous and introduced varieties to identify superior okra genotypes. Thus, this research was conducted to assess variation in growth and fruit yield of okra genotypes and genetic variability of indigenous and introduced okra genotypes for morpho-agr...
Abstract: Rain-fed agrarian reported as the backbone of the Rwandan economy has been severely affected by prolonged droughts and climate change impacts, resulting in severe food insecurity. In the Eastern Province, adoption of mono-cropping (MnC) system at dissent driven by the CIP may critically worsen the rain-fed agricultural gains against of mixed cropping (MxC) systems in drought conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze and compare SOC stocks, simulated maize biomass and grain...
Abstract: This study was carried out in Kulkullessa Sub-Watershed of Goro Gutu District in Eastern Ethiopia to assess the effects of climate smart SWC practices and slope gradient on selected physicochemical properties of the soil and the soil's organic carbon stocks. The farmland conserved by SB, BT and GS five years after construction with two slope gradients (15-20%) and (21-30%) was selected. Twenty-four composite soil samples were collected from a depth of 20 cm and tested in the Harama...
Abstract: Any study concerning agricultural use of the soil resources has to begin with the characterization, genetic assessment and classification of the soils since these aid to identify constraints and potentials of soils that play great role in the exchange of knowledge among agricultural experts. The soil resources of East Hararghe, due to different environmental factors, especially due to the strongly rugged topographic condition and anthropogenic influences over a long period of time,...
Abstract: Site specific soil studies that include survey, characterization and classification at large scale are necessary to identify the production potentials and constraints that may limit agricultural Production and thereby to make site specific appropriate recommendations to solve agricultural problems based on the spatial variability of soil properties. The present study was conducted with the objective of characterization, classification and mapping soils of Hate Leman micro-watershed...
Abstract: Declined soil fertility is one of the main constraints to improve food production in Ethiopia and inadequate information about soil fertility in the study area. To replenish impoverished soils, site and crop-specific studies of soil fertility parameters are required to devise appropriate suggestions for site-specific balanced fertilizer recommendation and soil fertility management in the study area. With this milieu, this study was initiated to assess soil fertility, quantify nutri...