Abstract: Non-farm activities by rural farm households in general and women in particular are gaining importance in most developing economies due to the increasing inability of the farm sector to support rural livelihoods. This study aimed at identifying the pastoralists and Agro- pastoralists’ women participation in non-farm income generating activities in Degahbour district of Somali Regional State, Ethiopia. It helped in identifying factors which are essential to design policies for pro...
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and reproductive performance of cross bred (HF x zebu) dairy cows at Menkorer agro industry dairy farm enterprise, Debre Markos, Ethiopia. Six years (2011-2017) of data were collected on crossbred dairy cows. The independent fixed variables examined were year and season of birth/calving and parity. Data were analyzed using the General Linear Models (GLM) of (SAS, 2009 Version 9.2). The study revealed that the overall least ...
Abstract: n Ethiopia, lower productivity of potato production has been one of the significant contributors to food insecurity. Considerable efforts have been made by the government, NGOs and researchers in generating, introducing and disseminating appropriate potato technologies to boost the production and productivity of potato though the adoption outcome is not as expected. Encouraging the use of improved potato varieties is the important policy measure to address the problem. However, thi...
Abstract: This study was conducted to examine the effect of age and breeds on the fatty acid profile of cattle in, Ethiopia.A total of 24 bullscomposed of Arsi, Borana, Harar, and cross of HF cattle with 2-3 and 4-5 agecategorieswere used for this study. Experimental bulls were fattened at the Beef Farm of Hararamaya University for 90 days. Then after, the bulls were slaughtered at Elfora export abattoirBishoftu following the standard procedure of the abattoir. Meat samples were collected fr...
Abstract: Adoption and wider diffusion of improved teff varieties is playing vital role in reversing the present situation of food insecurity in many parts of Ethiopia. However, the uses of improved teff varieties are constrained by various factors. Hence, in this study, an attempt was made to examine factors affecting adoption and intensity of use of improved teff varieties. A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed to select 150 sample households from Kobo district. This study u...
Abstract: As scarcity of irrigation water is rising, pricing of agricultural water and cost recovery can play a significant role in promoting water use efficiency. Hence, the main objective of this study was to analyze farmers’ willingness to pay for improved irrigation water use, and identify its determinants using the contingent valuation method. Both primary and secondary data were used to achieve the objective. Cross sectional data were collected from 251 households using a two-stage s...
Abstract: This study was conducted with the overall aim of estimating genetic and non-genetic effects on reproduction and productive traits of Dorper x Menz crossbred sheep at Debre Berhan Sheep Breeding and Multiplication Center (DBSBMC) and on-farm evaluation of performances of crossbreds in North Shoa Zone of Amhara Regional State. Reproduction and production data were obtained from the center record book collected between the year 2015 and 2020. Total of 650 crossbreed performance record...
Abstract: Understanding factors affecting farmers’ preference for Legume technology adoption is vital for research projects, government agricultural bureau, farmer unions and NGOs’ who are engaged in legume technology distribution to develop appropriate package that farmers are willing to adopt. This study was conducted to analyze factors affecting famers’ adoption preference for chickpea and common bean legume technology in Damot Gale and Boricha District of Southern Region of Ethiopi...
Abstract: This study was aimed at identifying breeding objective traits for the Short-eared Somali goat breed in Sitti zone, eastern Ethiopia. Individual interview, own-flock ranking, and group-animal ranking experiments were conducted to identify breeding objective traits. For the individual interview, structured questionnaire was undertaken with purposively selected 120 goat owners, 60 from each district of Erer and Shinnile. The data collected through the individual interviews was analyze...
Abstract: With regard to sustained increase in agricultural production, and farmer’s income; The market for cattle is one the largest markets in Ethiopia in terms of the volume of output handled the number of market participants involved, and the vastness of the geographical area of operation. This thesis research examines performance of the cattle marketing in agro pastoral areas of Fafan zone of Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia. It attempts to identify marketing channels, and the role and...
Abstract: The study was conducted in Legambo and Tenta districts of south Wollo Zone, with the objectives to phenotypically characterize indigenous sheep populations and identify breeding and husbandry practices. Data was gathered through structured questionnaire, focus group discussions, field observations and linear body measurements of sample populations. About 150 households (75 from each district) were used for household survey .Linear body measurements were taken from 300 mature sheep ...
Abstract: White haricot bean is the major source of cash in domestic and international markets and serves as the cheapest source of protein diet for the rural households. Despite the contribution, its adoption is so low; and the efficiency status and welfare contribution of the crop is not well documented. In light of this, this research was meant to study adoption, efficiency and welfare effect of white haricot beans in the study area. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select thr...
Abstract: The study was conducted in two districts of Arsi and Bale zones, with the objectives to assess morph metrical differentiation and structural indices for Arsi-Bale sheep breed and to assess sheep breeding and husbandry practices of the communities in the Study Area. The study involved both qualitative and quantitative type of research. A total of 90 indigenous sheep owning farmers for survey and only mature 200 sheep (36 male and 164 non pregnant females) were taken for qualitative ...
Abstract: Irrigation water is one of unexploited resources in our country. Recently, the Federal and the Regional Governments of Ethiopia, and donor agencies gave due attention to promote smallscale irrigation schemes in the country that targeted smallholder farmers. This is because irrigated farming plays a vital role towards domestic food security and poverty alleviation. This study identifies factors influencing participation in small-scale irrigated farming and its impact on annual incom...
Abstract: Homegarden agroforestry contributes significantly to the conservation of woody species while also improving human well-being. Although homegardens are known to substantially contribute to various benefits to households, there is a lack of information on the benefits of homegardens in study area. Therefore, this study was initiated to assess woody species diversity and management practices and the factors that affect woody plant species diversity in homegardens of study area. In ord...