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On Farm Performance Evaluation of Faba Bean Varieties in the Highlands of Gurage and Siltie Zones
Abstract: Faba bean is the major food security crop in Ethiopia. Even though there is potential agro-ecology in the study area for faba bean production, the yield is still lower. On farm performance evaluation of faba bean varieties are important to increase faba bean production and productivity in the study area. The experiment was conducted in three districts namely, Gumer, Geta (Gurage zone) and Alicho Wuriro (Siltie zone), Southern Ethiopia, during …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Cluster Based Large Scale Demonstration of Improved Malty Barley Technology in Gurage Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Cluster Based Large Scale Demonstration (CBLSD) of Malt barley was conducted at Gurage Zone Geta Woreda (Senankorofcha Kebele). The Woreda was selected purposively based on the potential of malty barley production and productivity. A Small holder farmer cluster land based demonstration of improved malt barely technology was the major objective of the papers. A total of 30 hectares farmers land was selected and formed cluster to demonstrate the technology on …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Response of Enset Clones to Enset Bacterial wilt Disease in South Omo Zone, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Xanthomonas campestris pv.musacearum (enset bacterial wilt)) is one of the most serious diseases in South Omo zone. Proper management of enset bacterial wilt (EBW) is important to maximize the enset yield. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate enset clones’ reaction to EBW. The study was carried out during 2017/2018. Nineteen enset clones (17 from South Omo zone and 2 cheks namely Meziya (resistant) and Arkiya (susceptible)) from …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Bread Wheat Technology in Gurage and Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted in Silte Zone of Sankura Woreda and Gurage Zone of Mareko Woreda. The objective of the study was to demonstrate, the best performing bread wheat technologies based on grain yield performance and farmers’ preference. In each Kebele, one FTC and five farmers (3 male and 2 female farmers) were involved during ‘’meher’’ season of the year 2022/23. Training was given for the selected farmers and other …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tropical Basins in the Savanna and Rain Forest Ecological Zones for Crop Production in Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractThis paper reviews the precarious situation of agricultural production in Africa and Nigeria specifically, in line with the emerging concepts of geoinformatics, precision farming and sustainable agricultural intensification. To illustrate the feasibility of operationalising these concepts in Nigeria, Ikpoba and Orle River basins (that are of the rain forest and savannah ecological zones, respectively) were classified into land suitability zones for the optimum cultivation of maize, cassava, yam and oil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Assessment of the Effects of Invasive Alien Species on Pastoralist’s Communities Livelihood and Coping Mechanism in Yabello Woreda Borena Zone of Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The existence of invasive alien species (IAS) puts substantial pressures to ecosystems in global scale. As a result, coping mechanisms to halt the effects of invasive alien species has been the major strategy in resource poor country recently. Therefore, the overall objective of this study was to assess the effects of Invasive alien species on pastoralist’s community’s livelihood and coping mechanism in Yabello Woreda Borena Zone of Oromia Region, Southern …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Assessment on farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: Bacterial wilt caused by xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum is the most serious enset disease in Sout Omo zone. There were no documented reports on the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone. Therefore, the objective of the survey was to assess the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in the study area. The survey was carried out during 2017/2018. South Ari and North Ari districts were purposely …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Trends in Road Traffic Accidents and Implications on Road Safety Laws in Nigeria with Interest in the South-East Zone
Abstract: In this paper, we carryout research on the trends in traffic accidents and implications on road safety laws in Nigeria with interest in the south-east zone. The study covers the five States that make up the zone, from 2020-2022. The data was collected from the FRSC Statistical Digest 2020-2022 and presented on quarterly basis. Descriptive analysis was adopted. From the analysis, we observed that: The fourth quarter(Q4) has lowest cases …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Dominant Red Barred D922 Breed at Peri-urban Areas of Gurage Zone in SNNPR of Ethiopia
Abstract: Animal production in general and chickens in particular play important socioeconomic roles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of red barred dual breeds in peri-urban areas of the Gurage zone and to determine the economic feasibility under farmers’ management conditions to promote and disseminate the approved technology packages to the users. Participant farmers were selected purposively on the basis of willingness to cover all associated package …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology Read article
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NPSB Fertilizer Effect on Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) At Wolaita Zone Sodo Zuria Woreda, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of most important cereal crop in Ethiopia. The major obstacle for farmer to produce wheat in Ethiopia was low soil fertility status and nutrient imbalance. The experiment was conduct during 2019 and 2020 ‘meher’ cropping season at Kokate substation of Areka agricultural research center at sodo zuria woreda wolaita zone south Ethiopia with objectives of evaluating the effect of NPSB fertilizers rate on yield and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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Adaptation of Recently Released Andean Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties for Potential Areas in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: An experiment was conducted during the growing seasons of 2022 to 2023 at Areka and Kokate stations to evaluate and select high-yielding Andean common bean varieties, focusing on seed yield and associated traits. Seven common bean varieties, along with a local check, were subjected to evaluation using a randomized complete block design with four replications. The analysis of variance revealed a significant difference (P < 0.01) in seed yield, pod …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Assessment of Irrigation Access, Challenges and Opportunity in Wolaita, Kembata Tembaro and Hadiya Zones of Snnppr, Ethiopia
Abstract: In the Wolaita, Kembata Tembaro, and Hadiya zones, this study evaluated irrigation access and the difficulties that come with it. The data in this study were analyzed using an econometric model in addition to descriptive statistics. The study region yielded both primary and secondary data. For this investigation, the multi-stage sampling technique was used. Using a pre-tested questionnaire, 139 sample household heads were chosen at random and questioned. To support …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Soil Salinity Assessment and Irrigation Water Quality of Humbo Woreda, Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia
Abstract: Soil salinity affects the majority of Ethiopia's irrigated farmland, and chemical properties of irrigation water quality have major role in assessing the irrigation land salinity. The study has the objective of determining the soil salinity and irrigation water quality. The study was conducted in Humbo Woreda, Wolaita Zone in the South Peoples’ Regional State. The study used standard analytical techniques and methods to analyze different physiochemical parameters of both irrigation …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 38–51 Read article
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Determinants of Smallholder Farmers Quantity of Coffea arabica L., Supply to Market: A Case of Gimbo District, Kaffa Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study investigates the factors influencing the market supply of coffee in various districts of the Gimbo District, Kaffa Zone, in Southwest Ethiopia. Coffee is Ethiopia's most significant export crop, recognized for its extensive genetic diversity and its substantial contribution to the country's GDP. Despite the district's strong production capacity, the marketing structure remains predominantly traditional, compelling producers to sell through conventional channels that do not offer premium prices, thereby …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 107–120 Read article
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Evaluation of Indigenous Chicken Rearing Practices in Selected Districts of the Silt’e Zone, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Indigenous chickens are important for rural life in Ethiopia because they provide income, animal protein, and social and cultural benefits. But village chickens still don't produce much because of old-fashioned management systems and other problems with production. This study examined traditional methods of raising chickens and found major problems with production in some districts of the Silt'e Zone in Central Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was executed employing a multistage sampling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Analysis of the coffee market structure, conduct, and performance in the Gimbo District of the Kaffa Zone in Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Coffee is a vital export commodity for Ethiopia, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and rural livelihoods. In the Kaffa Zone, particularly in Gimbo District, coffee production serves as the primary source of income for smallholder farmers. Despite its economic importance, the coffee market in the study area faces several constraints, including low production capacity and inadequate market infrastructure. This study aimed to identify key actors in the coffee market …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 63–81 Read article
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Assessment of Agricultural Potentials and Constraints of Natural Resources Management for Research Implementation in Gedeo Zone South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: This study aimed at assessing agricultural potentials and constraints of natural resources management for research implementation in Gedeo zone south Ethiopia Region. The result indicates that the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers was not efficient and the crop yield was decreasing from year to year. Use of organic fertilizer is for only high value crops of enset and coffee without determined rate. Farmers were not practiced organic fertilizers like …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 82–93 Read article
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Factors Affecting Coffee Market Supply of Smallholder Farm Household: The Case of Gimbo District Kaffa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.
Abstract: Abstract This study analyzes the factors influencing the market supply of coffee in selected districts of Gimbo District, Kaffa Zone, and Southwest Ethiopia. Coffee is Ethiopia’s most significant export crop, contributing substantially to the country’s GDP and exhibiting broad genetic diversity. Despite the high production potential of the district, the marketing system remains predominantly conventional, forcing producers to sell through traditional transaction routes that do not offer premium prices, thereby …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Read article
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EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES (Seismic Zone IV): A critical review of literature
Abstract: This paper refers to the protection of civil structures (present in the seismic zone IV) against earthquake hazard. In urban India most of the conventional structures and existing structures don’t follow any building codes and doesn’t possess any seismic guard against earthquake hazards. Seismic tremors comprise one of the best risks of life and property on the earth. Because of abruptness of their event, they are least perceived and generally …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Identification of Groundwater Arsenic Contaminated Vulnerability Zones in Alluvial Tract of West Bengal, India
Abstract: Underground water is regarded to be free from all types of pollutants hence it is considered to be safefor drinking. Consequentially, it is a predominant source of drinking water in several parts of the worldparticularly in the developing countries. Regrettably, empirical studies have also been conducted inother parts of the World and it is found that in twenty countries the subsurface water is contaminatedwith arsenic. Serious arsenic contamination is reported …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 15–26 Read article