The study was conducted to evaluate effects of dietary inclusion of Tossign (Thymus
schimperi Ronninger) as natural feed additives in ration to modulate rumen fermentation
and improve productivity of dairy cows. Eight ...
Due to a lack of species-site-specific models, information about the carbon (C) stock potential
of highland bamboo in various carbon pools is limited. Thus, the objective of this study was to
develop an allometric ...
Soil Organic carbon (SOC) is vital to the soil’s ecosystem functioning as well as improving soil
fertility. Slight variation in C in the soil has significant potential to be either a source of CO2 in
the atmosphere or ...
AZEB LEMMA; Prof. Jema Haji (PhD); Abule Mehare (PhD); Prof. Mengistu Ketema (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2023-07)
Livestock plays a vital role in the livelihood of many people in Ethiopia. However, a number of
challenges hindered the development of the dairy sector along with its commercialization. This
study examines production ...
This paper examines conflicts among Guji rural communities and their indigenous methods of
conflict resolution in Dugda Dawa district, West Guji zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia.
Methodologically, data were collected ...
Wardiya Ahamed Tahir; Prof. Kebede Woldetsadik; Dr. Abu Jambo(Haramaya University, 2023-08)
Orange fruits have a relatively high post-harvest loss because of their inherent biological
behavior and postharvest handling practices. High loss of orange in Ethiopia is partly
associated with poor postharvest handling ...
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 ...
Weeds are one of the most damaging obstructions in sugarcane cultivation systems. The various cycles of sugarcane cultivation result in degrees of weed severity in which each species requires a different weed control method, ...
The current status of vegetation composition and condition of Ethiopian rangelands were highly
deteriorated due to factors such as bush encroachment, alien invasive plant species, recurrent
droughts, overgrazing, and ...
Improving seed cane yield per unit area is one of the agronomic practices to attain the benefit of sugarcane production. However, Sugarcane varieties currently under production have not been studied in terms of inter-row ...
Kaba Girma Lemma; Prof. Wassu Mohammed; Dr. Alok Kumar(Haramaya University, 2023-08)
Potato is one of the important crops in Ethiopia and there is a favourable condition to
produce than other African countries. but the production is low because of long dormancy
periods which leads to delayed planting, ...
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum l.) is an important industrial crop that is used for sugar
production in Ethiopia. However, the yield and yield component of sugarcane crop is limited by
lack of site-specific appropriate ...
Adem Mume Oumere; Dr. Mengistu Mengesha; Dr. Rejila Manikandan(Haramaya University, 2023-11)
The rapid increase in population together with expansion of urban centers is producing large
volumes of wastes, which demand better infrastructure, institutional setup and community
participation for its management. ...
Household Solid Waste Generation, characterization and Management Practices in Melka
Rafu Town, Kombolcha District of East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia
The rapid increase in population together with expansion of urban centers ...
Abera Assefa; Dr. Bobe Bedadi; Dr. Solomon Gbrehiwot; Dr. Tilahun Hordofa; Dr. Tilahun Hordofa; Professor Assefa Melesse(Haramaya University, 2023-04)
In Ethiopia, about 80 percent of the population is dependent on rainfed agriculture. However, land
degradation coupled with climate variability and changes made the rainfed agriculture a risky
venture for a century. ...
Abdi Mohammed Hussen; Prof. Jema Haji; (PhD) Kedir Jemal; (PhD) Ketema Bekele(Haramaya University, 2023-07)
Agriculture remains the leading sector for economic development in Ethiopia. Recently, there
has been a shift toward sustainable agricultural intensification practices and investigating
eco-efficiency at the farm level, ...
This study was conducted at Haramaya University ‘Rare’ research site to evaluate morphological characteristics, dry matter yield, and chemical composition of Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium) as affected by vetch ...
The rangelands in Ethiopia are highly deteriorating due to different anthropogenic factors like, overgrazing, bush encroachment, invasive alien plant species (IAPSs) coupled with climate change impacts. This study was ...
Climate smart agriculture is an approach that minimizes the adverse effects of climate change by increasing production, strengthening adaptation, and providing mitigation to smallholder farmers. This study was initiated ...