A quality seed supply of improved wheat varieties is one of the productivity constraints in Arsi zone. The study was conducted to assess and identify bread wheat seed sources, factors affecting utilization of improved ...

Evidence shows that agricultural extension is one of the institutional services that have a central role in the transformation process of the agricultural sector. Women account for 50 percent of the population and are ...

Acid soils are among the major constraints to agricultural productivity in many parts of sub- Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Soil acidity problem is among soil degradation constraints to crop production and productivity ...

Studying climate change and variability at a local scale is curial for devising proper strategies that enhance adaptive capacity. In view of this, this study was conducted in Welmera District, to assess; the potential ...

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Ethiopia is produced mainly from farm saved seeds stored for more than a year. However, the effect of storage duration on seed quality and yield of the crop is not quantified in the ...

Live animals in the Gursum district contribute to the well-being of farmers by providing food, cash and other advantage. However, the sector faces challenges such as a lack of knowledge about participants in the animal ...

Arsi zone is one of the major wheat production areas in Ethiopia, however, the yield of the crop is not to the level of the area's potential due to the limited supply of quality seed of improved varieties and seed rate ...

Agriculture is a vital sector for economic development and livelihoods in developing countries, particularly in Africa. In Ethiopia, where agriculture plays a crucial role, adopting climate-smart agricultural practice ...

n Ethiopia, agriculture is traditionally viewed as a crucial strategy for reducing poverty and im- proving food security among rural households. However, despite the significant role of crop and livestock production, ...

Common bean is one of the economically most important legume crops grown in Ethiopia. However, the average yield reported at the national level is much lower than the potential yield. This is partly due to poor soil ...