Agriculture

RESPONSES OF TEF [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] VARIETIES TO BLENDED NPSB FERTILIER RATES AT GELAN, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA (#66321)

Abstract: Tef is the major crop grown in Ethiopia and the study area. However, it

DAIRY CONTRACT FARMING, ITS ENFORCEMENT AND IMPACT ON ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: THE CASE OF NORTH SHEWA ZONE OF OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Recently, due attention was given to whether contract farming brings a

PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FARMERS BREEDING OBJECTIVE TRAITS OF INDIGENOUS CHICKEN ECOTYPES AROUND DIRE DAWA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted to phenotypically characterize and identify fa

Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Non-Genetic factors for Birth Weight and Reproduction Traits of Pure Jersey Dairy Cattle at Adea Berga Research Station

Abstract: This study was conducted to estimate non-genetic factors and genetic pa

Assessment of the Efficiency of Artificial Insemination and Problems Associated with Its Services in Selected Districts of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was carried out to assess the efficiency of artificial insemi

Determinants of Agro-Pastoral Households’ Poverty Status: The Case of Goday District, Shabele Zone, Somali National Regional State of Ethiopia

Abstract: This study tried to assess agro-pastoral households’ poverty status in

MULTIPURPOSE CABBAGE TREE (Moringa stenopetala) BASED AGROFORESTRY PRACTICE, MARKET PARTICIPATION DECISIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON FARM HOUSEHOLDS’ WELFARE IN SEGEN HIZBOCH AREA ZONE OF SOUTHERN E

Abstract: Ethiopia is endowed with great biodiversity and the population has acce

Evaluation of Genotype by Environment Interaction for Production Traits of Exotic Chicken Breeds and Assess Husbandry Practices in Two Districts of Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was conducted to evaluate the Genotype by Environment interac

MARKET CHAIN ANALYSIS OF COW MILK IN GEMECHIS DISTRICT OF WEST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Cow milk is a daily produced high value product that plays a significan

Evaluation of Abera Sheep Community-Based Breeding Programs in Dara and Hula Districts, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: This study was carried out with the aim of evaluating Abera sheep commu

EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED SHEEP GENETIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN HORRO DISTRICT, HORRO GUDURU WOLLEGA ZONE, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was conducted in Horro district on farmers’ flocks of Horro s

PHENOTYPIC AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM CHARACTERIZATION OF HARARGHE CATTLE BREEDS, ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ BREEDING PRACTICES AND POPULATION TRENDS IN THEIR BREEDING TRACT IN THE HARARGHE HIGHLAN

Abstract: The study was carried out in three districts of East Hararghe zone, Oro

Perceived Risks and Impacts of Vegetables Contract Farming on Production Efficiency and Household Income in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

Abstract: Contract farming has become a main pillar of the strategy to promote ag

Market Chain Analysis of Haricot Bean in Guba Koricha District of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Haricot bean is an important pulse crop that plays a vital role in the

Production Efficiency and Market Performance of Smallholder Vegetable Producers in Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia

Abstract: Ethiopia is at low level of production and consumption of vegetables al

DEFINITION OF BREEDING OBJECTIVE TRAITS FOR ARSI- BALE GOAT BREED IN EAST ARSI ZONE, OROMI

Abstract: Individual interview, own-flock ranking and group animal ranking experi

Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Agricultural Production Efficiency of Farm Households: The Case of Kacha-Birra District, Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Region, Ethiopia

Abstract: HIV/AIDS reduces farm productivity, increases economic dependency and l

Evaluation of morphological differences, structural indices of Arsi-Bale Sheep Breeds and breeding practices of the communities in selected districts of Arsi and Bale Zones, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was conducted in two districts of Arsi and Bale zones, with t

Effect of Transaction Costs on Smallholder Farmers’ Vegetable Market Participation and Channel Choice in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of transaction cost on participation

Farmers’ Willingness to pay for Local wheat Conservation: The case of Syadeberna Wayu Woreda, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: xii FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR LOCAL WHEAT CONSERVATION: THE CASE

Genetic Variability and Association of Traits in Bread Wheat (TriticumaestivumL.) Genotypes for Drought Tolerance in Middle Awash, Ethiopia

Abstract: Bread wheat is one of the most important cereal crop produced in almost

Chicken Breeding and Husbandry Practices of the Community and Morphometric Differentiation of Local Chicken Ecotypes in Selected Districts of Gamo Gofa Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was conducted in three districts of Gamo Gofa zone, with the

Maize (Zea mays L.) Varietal Turnover Analysis Using DNA Finger Printing: The Case of Ethiopia

Abstract: Realizing the growing importance of maize in the country’s crop product

Performance Evaluation and Morphological Variations of Arsi, Kereyu and their Crossbred Cattle Under Current Climate Change in Mid Rift Valley of Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract: The present study was conducted in Fentale and Boset districts, East Sh

Determinants of Rural Households’ Decision to Diversify Livelihood Strategies: The Case of Mesela Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract: Diversification of livelihood strategies pursue by rural household is a

Characterization of Chicken Production System and On-Farm Evaluation of Introduced Strains and Improved Horro Chicken in Bako Tibe and Dano Districts of Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was conducted in Bako Tibe and Dano districts, Oromia, Ethiop

Value Chain Analysis of Maize and Haricot Bean in Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia: The Case of Adami Tulu-Jido Kombolcha and Dugda Districts

Abstract: This study was initiated with the general objective of analyzing maize

Analysis of Sesame Market Chain: The Case of Melokoza District, Gamo Gofa Zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia

Abstract: Sesame is an important cash crop and plays vital role in the livelihood

Characterization of Chicken Production Systems and On-Farm Performance Evaluation of Sasso, Sasso-RIR and Improved Horro chickens in Adami Tulu and Dugda Districts of Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract: The study was conducted on 120 randomly selected households for charact

ANALYSIS OF THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF DEVELOPMENT AGENTS: THE CASE OF KOMBOLCHA WOREDA, EAST HARARGHE, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The performance of Development Agents is an important factor for the fu