Afribary Repository

ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SERVICE FOR CATTLE CROSSBREEDING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN LAELAY-MAICHEW DISTRICT, TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Ethiopia is endowed with cattle population which plays vital role in enhancing smallholder income, food securit

EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTATION WITH DIFFERENT PROPORTIONS OF DRIED LOCAL BREWERY BY-PRODUCT (TELLA ATELLA) AND CONCENTRATE MIXTURE ON PERFORMANCE OF HARARGHE HIGHLAND SHEEP FED NATURAL PASTURE HAY

Abstract: The study was conducted at Haramaya University goat farm using 24 intact Hararghe Highland sheep with a mean in

SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ PARTICIPATION IN SEED PRODUCING COOPERATIVES IN SOUTHERN ZONE OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: As elsewhere in the country, in Tigray Region, community-based seed production has a potential for improving fa

FEED ADDITIVE AND ANTI-COCCIDIAL BENEFITS OF Lepidium sativum, Capsicum frutescens AND THEIR MIXTURES IN BROILER CHICKEN NUTRITION

Abstract: Frequent use of antibiotics to stimulate growth and health of animals is becoming a common animal production pr

EVALUATION OF BRACHIARIA (urochloa) CULTIVARS FOR AGRONOMIC PERFORMANCE, FORAGE YIELDS AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AT DIFFERENT HARVESTING STAGES

Abstract: A study was carried out at Haramaya University ‘Rare’ site to Evaluate the agronomic performance, forage yields

FACTORS INFLUENCING SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN ADA’A WOREDA, EAST SHOA ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Dairy production is an integral part of rural livelihoods in Ethiopia in general and in Ada’a woreda in particu

SUFFERING IN SILENCE: INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN HARAMAYA WOREDA, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Intimate partner violence is still the most challenging issue of the current time, affecting women’s lives. To

PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF IMPROVED FORAGE AND EVALUATION OF NATURAL PASTURE HAY SUPPLEMENTED WITH VETCH (Vicia dasycarpa) OR OIL SEEDCAKES AS AN ALTERNATIVE FEEDING REGIME FOR LACTATING J

Abstract: Three interrelated studies were conducted. The first was a survey to assess farmers’ perception, production and

EVALUATION OF EARLY MATURING SORGHUM [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] AND COWPEA [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] VARIETIES INTERCROPPING ON GRAIN, STOVER, HERBAGE YIELDS AND NUTRITIVE VALUE IN FE

Abstract: The shortage of arable land and shortage of livestock feed are major constraints in East Hararghe Zone. Thus, a

FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF IMPROVED AGRONOMIC PRACTICES AND ITS EFFECT ON INCOME AND NUTRITION: THE CASE OF GROUNDNUT PRODUCING FARMERS IN BABILE DISTRICT, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study set out to assess factors affecting adoption of improved agronomic practices and its effect on incom

ASSESSMENT OF MILK PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, MILK PROCESSING, COMPOSITION AND MARKETING IN AGARFA DISTRICT OF OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: A study on characterization of milk cattle production potential, milk processing, marketing and chemical compos

EFFECTS OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) AND PUMPKIN (Cucurbita maxima) SEEDS AND THEIR COMBINATION AS FEED ADDITIVE ON BROILERS CHICKEN PERFORMANCE

Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of feeding neem (Azadirachta indica) and pumpkin (Cucurbita maxi

INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF VEGETABLE FARMERS: THE CASE OF HARAMAYA WOREDA, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPA

Abstract: The study set out to assess determinants of information seeking behavior of vegetable farmers and to identify t

ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ CLIMATE INFORMATION NEED AND ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN LASTA DISTRICT, NORTH WOLLO ZONE, AMHARA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate change is already having an impact on agriculture as a result of increased prevalence of extreme events

DRY MATTER YIELD AND NUTRITIVE VALUES OF LOCAL GRASSES USED AS LIVESTOCK FEED IN ADOLA REEDDE DISTRICT OF GUJI ZONE, SOUTHERN OROMIA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: A study was conducted in Adola Reedde district of Guji zone, to asses and identify the major grass species, eva

EFFECT OF FOUR VARIETIES OF VETCH HAY SUPPLEMENTATION ON FEED INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY, BODY WEIGHT CHANGE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF ARSI-BALE SHEEP FED A BASAL DIET OF FODDER OAT HAY

Abstract: Different species and varieties of fodder oats and vetches were identified to successfully adapt and perform in

INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN FEED RESOURCES, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND SOIL CARBON DYNAMICS UNDER THE CHANGING CLIMATE IN EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Livestock are still the major vehicle to support pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods in terms of food securi

FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF AGROFORESTRY PRACTICES THE CASE OF NORTH BENCH DISTRICT OF BENCH MAJI ZONE, SOUTH NATION, NATIONALITIES AND PEOPLES' REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Information on significant contributions of agroforestry practices for natural resource conservation and factor

EFFECT OF REPLACEMENT OF CONCENTRATE WITH Lablab purpureus HAY ON FEED INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY, LIVE WEIGHT GAIN AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF HORRO SHEEP FED NATURAL PASTURE HAY AS BASAL DIET

Abstract: The study was conducted at Ambo University using twenty five Horro sheep with initial body weight of 16.84±0.23

EFFECT OF DRIED TOMATO WASTE MEAL ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AND SELECTED HEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF COBB 500 BROILER CHICKENS

Abstract: A total of 180 Cobb 500 day old broiler chicks were randomly distributed into 15 pens. Five different rations c

ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: THE CASE OF LEMO WOREDA, HADIYA ZONE, SNNPR, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate change causes a serious problem in Ethiopia in general and more so in the study area where people’s liv

SUPPLEMENTARY VALUE OF Lablab purpureus CULTIVARS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, FEED UTILIZATION, DIGESTIBILITY AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF HORRO SHEEP FED NATURAL GRASS HAY AS A BASAL DIET

INTRODUCTION Small ruminant production is an important agricultural activity and has a substantial contribution to smallh

EFFECT OF HARVESTING STAGE ON AGRONOMIC TRAITS, HERBAGE YEILD AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF SUDAN GRASS (Sorghum Sudanense L.), MIXED WITH LABLAB (Lablab purpureus l.) IN FAAFAN ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This experiment was conducted with the objectives of determining the effect of harvesting stages on agronomic t

FARMERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES IN AWEDAY RURAL KEBELES, EASTERN HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Farmers face a continued challenge in accessing agricultural information and technologies due to several econom

PRODUCTION OF BENEFICIAL LOCAL MICROORGANISM SOLUTION FROM HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY COMPOUND AND EFFECT OF ITS APPLICATION RATE AND ENSILING PERIOD ON QUALITY OF BARLEY (HORDEUM VULGARE) STRAW SIL

Abstract: The experiment was conducted at Haramaya University compound, to evaluate three beneficial local microorganism

THE LIVELIHOOD EARLY ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION AS A TOOL IN CLIMATE MONITORING AND ESTIMATION OF MEHER SEASON MAIZE AND TEFF PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY IN ADA’A AND AMBO WOREDAS, CENTRAL ETHIOP

Abstract: This research was conducted to test the business potential of the decision support tool known as Livelihood Ear

EFFECT OF VETCH INTERCROPPING AND HARVESTING STAGE ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS, DRY MATTER YIELD, AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF DESHO GRASS (Pennisetum glaucifolium)

Abstract: This study was conducted at Haramaya University ‘Rare’ research site to evaluate morphological characteristics,

CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) YIELD IN SELECTED WOREDAS OF SOUTH EASTERN ZONE OF TIGRAY, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia in general and the study region in particular, where vulnerability to climate change and variabilit

EFFECT OF VETCH INTERCROPPING AND HARVESTING STAGES ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS, DRY MATTER YIELD, AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BRACHIARIA GRASS (Urochloa)

Abstract: This study was conducted at Haramaya University ‘Rare’ research site with an objective to determining the effec

DECOMPOSITION AND NUTRIENT RELEASE PATTERN OF THREE AGROFORESTRY SHRUB SPECIES FOLIAGE AT DELLO-MENNA DISTRICT OF BALE ZONE, SOUTHEAST ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The main input of nutrients in agroforestry system is achieved through decomposition of tree biomass, mainly fr