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FARMERS’ PERCEPTION AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR WEATHER INDEX BASED INSURANCE IN CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY OF ETHIOPIA: THE CASE OF ADAMITULU JIDOKOMBOLCHA AND BORA DISTRICTS

Abstract: The impact of climate change and variability on livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia has become sever

Factors Affecting Adoption of Improved Potato Varieties: The Case of Jeldu District, West Shewa Zone of Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Potato is the most important root crop in Jeldu district, which is used for home consumption and market. Howeve

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE VARIABLITY ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.) YIELD AND CHALLENGES OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN GUTO GIDA DISTRICT, EAST WOLLEGA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: High temperature and drought are the main constraining factors of production of different crops including maize

MARKET CHAIN ANALYSIS OF TEFF (Eragrostistef): THE CASE OF DEJEN DISTRICT, EAST GOJAM ZONE,ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia, teff is one of most important crops in terms of number of producers and area coverage. It is the m

DAIRY PRODUCTS MARKETING CHAINNEL ANALYSIS: THE CASE OF ADA’A BERGA DISTRICT, WEST SHEWA ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Medium and large scale dairy processing firms operate at less than full capacity due to lack of market or non-m

CHARACTERIZATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND MODELING ITS IMPACTS ON BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.)PRODUCTION IN WELMERA DISTRICT, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In countries like Ethiopia where agriculture is dependent on rainfall, the impact of climate change on crop pro

BEEF CATTLE MARKET INTEGRATION ANALYSIS: THE CASE OF MEKELE CITY, TIGRAY REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study examines the level of integration between the beef cattle markets in Mekele City in Tigray regional

EVALUATION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRACTICES AND RESOURCES USE AS ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CASE OF SOFI DISTRICT, HARARI REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The negative impact of climate change has been striking the agricultural sector in Africa. For countries like E

ANALYSIS OF THE 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 fulfillment of agricultural extension’s go

MAGNITUDE AND DETERMINANTS OF IMMEDIATE ADVERSE NEONATAL OUTCOMES OF CESAREAN SECTION AMONG PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN HARARI REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Although the Cesarean section (CS) is a safe operation, it puts babies at risk of short-term health problems wh

INTRA-SEASONAL RAINFALL CHARACTERISTICS IN FEDIS WOREDA OF EASTERN HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Rainfall remains the crucial component of the weather elements for improving agricultural yield. Different mode

ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY FOR MAIZE (Zea mays L.) PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LOCAL FARMERS’ PERCEPTION IN ABSHEGE WOREDA, GURAGE ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia where crop production overly depends on rainfall and temperature, studying the variability of these

ANALYSIS OF SESAME VALUE CHAIN: THE CASE OF GIDA AYANA DISTRICT OF EAST WOLLEGA ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Sesame is world most important exportable cash crop. This study attempted to analyze sesame value chain in Gida

FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ODA BULTUM DISTRICT, WEST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE

Abstract: Food security is one of the critical concerns and top priority of policy agenda for developing countries. Havin

ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY, PERCEPTION AND ADAPTATION OPTIONS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN THE RURAL AREAS OF DIRE DAWA ADMINISTRATION, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Climate variability increasingly affects the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by reducing agricultural crop p

WATER SUPPLY ACCES S IBILITY AND AS SOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HOUSEHOLDS OF JIGJIGA TOWN, EASTERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Access to improved water source for drinking and other domestic uses is a major developmental challenge in many

TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF SORGHUM PRODUCTION THE CASE OF MELKA BELLO DISTRICT, EAST HARARGHE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In the last two decades, the smallholder crop production in Ethiopia has enjoyed relative growth in acreage, ou

EFFECT OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY ON MAIZE (Zea mays L.) AND ENSET (Ensete Ventricosum) PRODUCTION AND THE PERCEPTION OF FARMERS IN SODO DISTRICT OF GURAGE ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study was conducted in Sodo District of Gurage Zone, located in Southern Ethiopia. The main objective of t

SMALLHOLDER WHEAT PRODUCERS’ ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION AND ITS INFLUENCING FACTORS IN SULULTA DISTRICT, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE IN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Information access among smallholder farmers is very important as it keeps farmers aware of what is happening i

THE ROLES OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED FARMERS TRAINING CENTERS OF GAMBELLA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The study was carried out in four purposively selected FTCs in Gambella region. This research attempted to stud

DETERMINANTS OF PARTICIPATION IN NON-FARM INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES OF DROUGHT PRONE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS THE CASE OF DIRE DAWA

Abstract: Expanding non-farm income generating sources for drought prone subsistence farmers plays a significant role in

ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF TEFF PRODUCTION: THE CASE OF HADERO-TUNTO ZURIA DISTRICT, KEMBATA TEMBARO ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Teff is one of the dominant cereal crops in Hadero-Tunto Zuria ditrict. However, there was great productivity d

IMPACT OF RURAL OUT-MIGRANTS ON THEIR HOUSEHOLDS’ VULNERABILITY TO RURAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY AND CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract: This study evaluated the impact of participation in rural-urban and international migration on vulnerability to

DETERMINANTS OF FARMERS’ PARTICIPATION IN GROUNDNUT SEED PRODUCING COOPERATIVE AND LEVEL OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN EASTERN HARARGHE ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: To increase groundnut production and farmers income using improved seed is crucial. However, few farmers were e

AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS OF TANQA ABERGELLE WEREDA, CENTRAL ZONE OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to reveal the agricultural information need and seeking behavior of the Abergel

Production Practices of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) and Response of the Crop to Application of Mineral Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilizers and Lime in Acidic Soils of Wolaita Zone,

Abstract: Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is one of the major pulse crops grown in the highlands of Wolaita Zone in Ethiopia. H

Household’s Perception, Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies to Land Degradation around Chebera-Churchura National Park in Omo-Gibe Basin, Ethiopia

Abstract: The objectives of this study were to estimate farmers’ perception about the extent of their cropland degradatio

Ecology and Management of White Mango Scale, Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Homoptera: Diaspididae) in Ethiopia

Abstract: Mango is grown in more than 100 countries. However, many Arthropd insect pests attack mango, among which scale

THE USE OF MOBILE PHONE IN BEEF CATTLE MARKETING AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: THE CASE OF GIRAR JARSO DISTRICT OF NORTH SHOA ZONE, OROMIA REGION, ETHIOPIA (#66098)

Abstract: Mobile phone is an essential ICT tool which supports farmers to have access to lucrative beef cattle markets by

Market Chain Analysis of Mango: The Case of Babile District, East Harerghe Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract: Ethiopia has a potential for mango production in different agro ecological Zones by small farmers in general an