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Impact of traditional gold mining activity on composition and diversity of the Vegetation and perception of the community in kafta-sheraro national Park, north western Tigray, Ethiopia

Abstract: Gold mining brings several benefits to developing countries like Ethiopia, which could be manifested mainly as

Supplementation of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Hay, Wheat Bran and Their Mixtures to Begait Sheep Fed Grass Hay in Western Tigray, Ethiopia: Effects on Growth Performance, Carcass Characterist

Abstract: Twenty five yearling male Begait sheep with initial body weight (BW) of 28.02± 1.49 (mean ± SD) were used to ev

Generation Rate and Physico-chemical Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Fonko Town of Analemo District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Solid waste, which is a consequence of day-to-day activity of human kind, needs to be managed properly. The imp

Development and Evaluation of Straw-Based Densified Complete Feed Blocks on the Productive Performances of F1 Freisian-Borena Crossbred Dairy Cattle in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia

Abstract: The objective of the study was to assess the cureent status on utilization practices of cereal straws, followed

Physicochemical Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste and Its Generation Rate in Jajura Town of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Throwing unsorted and untreated municipal solid waste on streets is a threat to human health and environment in

Impacts of Climate Variability on Wheat Productivity (Triticum aestivum L.) and Adaptation Strategies among Smallholder Farmers in Gibe Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Abstract: Investigating the dynamics of meteorological variables in the context of changing climate, particularly in coun

Effects of Prosopis Juliflora (Sw.) DC on Soil Seed Bank Flora and Its Allelopathic Potentials on Selected Grass Species in Amibara Rangeland of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: P. juliflora is an evergreen exotic poisonous weed species and its alarming rate of invasiveness had affecting

Impact of deforestation on rural livelihood in Shekila and Qallo Kebeles of Dewa-Chefa District, Oromia Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Deforestation has significant negative impacts on the livelihood of the local community. The rate and extent of

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERSTICS AND HEAVY METALS CONCENTRATIONS OF DEBRE BIRHAN TANNERY WASTE WATER AND BERESSA RIVER WATER IN NORTH SHOA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Tannery Industries are one of the most highly polluting sectors in developing countries like Ethiopia. Debre Bi

SPECIES DIVERSITY AND USE OF HOMEGARDENS IN MISHA WOREDA, HADIYA ZONE OF THE SOUTHERN NATIONS NATIONALITIES AND PEOPLES REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Homegarden is an intensive land use system involving the deliberate management of multipurpose trees and shrubs

PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, POST-HARVEST LOSSES AND MARKETING OF SESAME: THE CASE OF KAFTA HUMERA DISTRICT, WESTERN ZONE OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study analyzed production efficiency, post-harvest loss and marketing of sesame in Kafta Humera district o

PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND IMPACT OF DAIRY ENTERPRISES IN HADIYA ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Dairy enterprises are one of the most important sources of economic growth. This makes enterprises a major area

CHARACTERIZING PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF DEMBI RESERVOIR WATER IN RELATION TO FISH PRODUCTION, SOUTHWEST ETHIOPIA

Abstract: As water regulates fish’s life functions such as feeding, swimming, breeding, digestion, and excretion; the cha

BEEF CATTLE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS IN BORA AND DUGDA DISTRICTS, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was aimed at analyzing beef cattle value chain in Bora and Dugda districts, Oromia Regional State, E

PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, RISK PERCEPTIONS AND CHOICES OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE ALONG COFFEE SUPPLY CHAIN IN SOUTH-WESTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: However, it is inefficient and growers are not in a position to respond to sources of major agricultural risks.

INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF DAIRY MARKETING: THE CASE OF BAHIR DAR MILK SHED AREA

Abstract: As market exchange increases, there should be institutional set-ups that facilitate transaction of products esp

GENDER DIMENSION OF ENSET PRODUCT MARKET CHAIN ANALYSIS: THE CASE OF WONCHI DISTRICT, SOUTH WEST SHOA ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia, enset is one of the indigenous root crops widely cultivated in the south and south western parts.

Market Chain Analysis of Teff (Eragrostis tef): The Case of Shashamane District of Oromia National Region State, Ethiopia

Abstract: In Ethiopia, teff (Eragrostis tef) is an important cereal crop, particularly in Shashamane district as source o

Impact of Improved Teff variety (Eragrostis Teff) Adoption on Food Security in Lasta Woreda, North Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Food insecurity is a recurrent phenomenon in Ethiopia. To reverse this phenomena investment on variety developm

Smallholder Farmers’ Perception and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: The Case of Jamma District of South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia

Abstract: Climate change is causing the greatest environmental, social and economic threats across the globe. Its impact

ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF WHEAT PRODUCTION: THE CASE OF ROBE DISTRICT, ARSI ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Ethiopia is known to be one of the food insecure countries in the world. One way of solving the food insecurity

Status and Functions of Rainwater Harvesting Ponds and Constraints to their Sustainability in Meyu Muluke Woreda, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract: Water scarcity is a critical issue for many developing countries in general and for those in the arid to semi-a

Impacts of Selected Watershed Management Practices on Rehabilitation of Degraded Land and Farmers’ Perception in Dima Bite and Finchawa Micro-watersheds, North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia

Abstract: Watershed management practice was taken as the basic operational unit to rehabilitate the degraded land and imp

Determinants of Cow Milk Commercialization in Yabello District, Borana Zone of Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Milk is an important dairy product, particularly in Yabello district and generally in the pastoral area of Ethi

ASSESSMENT AND MAPPING OF THE STATUS OF MICRONUTRIENTS IN THE SOIL AND TEF [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] LEAF AND GRAIN AT ADA’A DISTRICT, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The sub optimal fertilizer use and unbalanced fertilizer applications has led to a decline in soil productivity

DETERMINANTS OF FARMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR SOIL CONSERVATION PRACTICES:THE CASE OF JARSO DISTRICT, EASTERN HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Soil erosion is one of the most serious environmental problems in the highlands of Ethiopia. The prevalence of

Adoption and Impact of Improved Soybean (Belessa-95) Variety among Smallholder Farmers in Bambasi Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State

Abstract: The importance of agricultural technology in enhancing the welfares of farmers can be realized when yield gain

EFFECT OF IRRIGATION METHODS AND IRRIGATION LEVELS ON YIELD AND WATER PRODUCTIVITY OF ONION AT AWASH MELKASA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Water is scarce resource in Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia and is major limiting factor for crop production. O

HEAVY METAL STATUS OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND SOIL AT KOSHE OPEN DUMPING SITE OF ASSELA TOWN ,OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Dumping of heavy metals wastes has environmental impacts on soil and water at the nearby waste dump sites. The

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF KOMBOLCHA TANNERY EFFLUENT AND ITS IMPACT ON ABBA SHARO RIVER WATER DURING A DRY SEASON, SOUTH WOLLO, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Kombolcha leather industry produces huge amounts of inorganic and organic wastes which pollute the adjacent env