Low soil fertility resulting from land degradation, crop residue removal, low soil OM content
and poor management practices is major constraint to crop production. Nitrogen (N) and
phosphorus (P) are the most deficient ...
Jemal Mohammed Beshir; (PhD) Samuel Feyisa; (PhD) Abay Ayalew(Haramaya University, 2024-12)
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 ...
GEBRU GEBRETSADIK AMDEMICHAEL; Dr. Kibebew Kibret (PhD); Prof. Abi Tadesse (PhD)(Haramaya University, Haramaya, 2024-04)
Sustainable agricultural production to meet the increasing demands forfood, fiber and fuel requires
understanding of soil characteristics, distribution over an area and effects of land use types and
management on soil ...
The declining state of soil fertility and productivity in Ethiopia can be attributed to the
inadequate attention given to the biological, chemical, and physical properties of soil.
Additionally, the high phosphorus ...
Kassaw Asfaw Walle; Dr. Bobe Bedadi; Dr. Anteneh Arga(Haramaya University, 2024-08)
Phosphorus (P) deficiency in soils is one of the major factors limiting common bean production in
Ethiopia. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important food and cash crop in East
Ethiopia. Productivity of the ...
Abebe Gerbi, Abdisa; Prof. Markku Yli-Halla; Dr. Lemma Wogi; Dr. Abdissa Bekele(Haramaya University, 2024-06)
n degraded and leached soils due to intensive cultivation, soil acidity problems and a
decline in fertility comprise major limitations to soil productivity and crop yield. To
overcome this problem, one survey and two ...
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 ...
Jemal Haji Nura; Samuel Feyissa (PhD); Dawit Habte (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2023-03)
Soil fertility depletion is one of the major impediments to sustained agricultural
productivity in Ethiopia. Soil fertility maintenance requires a balanced application of
inorganic and organic nutrient sources. Therefore, ...
Bahari Yusuf Ibro; Lemma Wogi (PhD); Samuel Feyissa (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2023-12)
In Ethiopia, including Haramaya district, low soil fertility remains a pressing concern,
leading to reduced crop productivity due to nutrient depletion and inadequate use of
agricultural inputs. Against this backdrop, ...
Fenan Tola Dida; Bobe Bedadi (Ph.D.); Samuel Feyissa (Ph.D.)(2023-11)
Soil erosion has become one of the global environmental hazards that limits the survival of people today and hinders sustainable socio-economic development worldwide. It is most severe in the tropical and subtropical regions ...
Soil salinity problem is predominantly severe in developing countries, particularly in arid and semiarid regions, resulting in short-term damage to people's livelihoods and long-term repercussions on the country's food ...
The dynamics of land use/cover (LULC) often pose a threat to land resources. Evaluation and
understanding of the implications of such changes are indispensable for sustainable land
resource management; reinforce the ...
Abdumejid Mohammed Mussa; DR Shimelis Mengistu (DVM, MSc, Assist. Prof.); DR Dinaol Belina (DVM, MSc, Assist. Prof.)(Haramaya University, 2023-04)
Non-Typhoidal Salmonella represents an important human and animal pathogen world-wide.
Most human non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) cases are foodborne, but each year infections are
also acquired through direct or indirect ...
Calf diarrhea remains the major health challenges in cattle herds and is the most common cause
of morbidity and mortality in neonatal calves. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Three
Woredas of West Harerghe from ...
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 ...
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 ...
Matios Ware Olko; Alemu Kebede (PhD; Ayele Akuma(Haramaya University, 2023-02)
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 ...
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 ...
The Decline in soil fertility due to nutrient depletion is a concern for low-input crop
production in most parts of Ethiopia. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the
effect of vermicompost combinations ...
Temesgen Addise Helallo; Dr. Bobe Bedadi; Dr. Alemayehu Regassa(Haramaya University, 2023-03)
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 ...