Showing papers in "Cogent food & agriculture in 2021"
TL;DR: In the coming decades, ensuring food security is one of the greatest challenges in Ethiopia as discussed by the authors, and most Ethiopians practice mixed agricultural activity which represents about 33.88% of the country's GDP.
Abstract: In the coming decades, ensuring food security is one of the greatest challenges in Ethiopia. Most Ethiopians practice mixed agricultural activity which represents about 33.88% of the country`s GDP....
36 citations
TL;DR: Extension programs in rural communities play a critical role in linking farmers and other actors in rural developmental agenda as mentioned in this paper, and the relevance of these programs in agriculture is largely dependent on their relevance.
Abstract: Extension programs in rural communities play a critical role in linking farmers and other actors in rural developmental agenda. The relevance of these programs in agriculture is largely dependent o...
26 citations
TL;DR: The outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 restricted normal execution of agricultural extension services and movement of agricultural produce to markets as mentioned in this paper, and direct farmer access to extension services was restricted.
Abstract: The outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 restricted normal execution of agricultural extension services and movement of agricultural produce to markets. Direct farmer access to extension services was ...
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed literature on the significance of soybeans production in the face of the changing climates in Africa, using literature from the secondary sources, the paper reviewed literature from secondary sources.
Abstract: The paper is aimed at reviewing literature on the significance of soybeans production in the face of the changing climates in Africa. Using literature from the secondary sources, the paper reviewed...
20 citations
TL;DR: The potato production in Sub-Saharan Africa has been declining over the years due to climate change resulting into low food supply and low income among smallholder farmers as discussed by the authors, which is a major cause of food insecurity.
Abstract: Production of Potato (Solanum tuberosum. L) has been declining over the years in Sub-Saharan Africa due to climate change resulting into low food supply and low income among smallholder farmers. De...
18 citations
TL;DR: Beekeeping is important for securing food, poverty reduction, health, environmental protection and plant pollination as discussed by the authors. But these important practices are challenged by many biotic and abiotic factors in...
Abstract: Beekeeping is important for securing food, poverty reduction, health, environmental protection and plant pollination. These important practices are challenged by many biotic and abiotic factors in ...
17 citations
TL;DR: From the results of the study, harvesting tomatoes at mature green stages and coating them with 50% cactus mucilage can be recommended for increasing the shelf life and quality of the tomato fruits.
Abstract: Post-harvest loss is the greatest impediment, which reduces tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) production in many developing countries, including Ethiopia. A research was carried out to evaluate the e...
15 citations
TL;DR: In Golina-Adisalem irrigation scheme, 500ha becoming salt-affected as mentioned in this paper, rehabilitation of saltaffected fields using drainage is expensive and leaching by far not feasible in shallow water table areas.
Abstract: In Golina-Adisalem irrigation scheme, 500 ha becoming salt-affected. Rehabilitation of salt-affected fields using drainage is expensive and leaching by far not feasible in shallow water table areas...
13 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a review focused on the livelihood diversification and food security situations in Ethiopia is presented, where the objectives were to identify the determinants of rural household livelihood in Ethiopia.
Abstract: This review focused on the livelihood diversification and food security situations in Ethiopia. Hence, the objectives of this review were to identify the determinants of rural household livelihood ...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that maize production volumes have not kept pace with local demand and consumption over time, which has constrained the achievement of the Kenyan government's sustainable agriculture policy.
Abstract: Whereas maize is a primary staple food in Kenya, production volumes have not kept pace with local demand and consumption over time. This has constrained the achievement of the Kenyan government’s s...
11 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a study aimed to measure technical efficiency and sources of inefficiencies of a teff producer in Ethiopia, which is among the most widely grown cereal crop in Ethiopia and important in national food security.
Abstract: Teff is among the most widely grown cereal crop in Ethiopia and important in national food security. The study aimed to measure technical efficiency and sources of inefficiencies of teff producer f...
TL;DR: It is concluded that for moderately resistance one spray, moderately susceptible two sprays and four sprays for susceptible varieties were found better management options and get the highest cost-benefit as compared with other treatment combinations.
Abstract: Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary) is the major constraint of potato production in Ethiopia. The field experiment was done at Meket district during 2018 cropping season, to...
TL;DR: One of the main risks that tend to affect the profitability and well-being of small-holder rice farmers in Tanzania is volatile rice prices as mentioned in this paper, and the capacity of farmers to manage price risks is improved.
Abstract: One of the main risks that tend to affect the profitability and well-being of smallholder rice farmers in Tanzania is volatile rice prices. Improving the capacity of farmers to manage price risks i...
TL;DR: In this article, a study was designed to determine the effect of omitting nutrients on potato growth in potato-growing areas of Kenya, where low nutrients have been reported in potato growing areas of the country.
Abstract: Low nutrients have been reported in potato-growing areas of Kenya, prompting a need for nutrient management research. A study was designed to determine the effect of omitting nutrients on potato gr...
TL;DR: In the Guji Zone, even though cereal crop production volume has shown an increasing trend by 100.5% between 2011 and 2020, the proportion of cereal crops that are marketed has declined by 12.9% as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: In the Guji Zone, even though cereal crop production volume has shown an increasing trend by 100.5% between 2011 and 2020, the proportion of cereal crops that are marketed has declined by 12.9% dur...
TL;DR: In the bid to improve the productivity, welfare and vitamin-A intake of SSA farmers, Bio-fortified cassava was bred in this article, and the welfare and productivity impact of adoption of bio-fortifi...
Abstract: In the bid to improve the productivity, welfare and vitamin-A intake of SSA farmers, Biofortified cassava was bred. This study examined the welfare and productivity impact of adoption of biofortifi...
TL;DR: There is an enormous potential for beekeeping practices to generate income, create jobs, and alleviate poverty in Ethiopia as mentioned in this paper. But, there are many constraints that hinder rural households to expa...
Abstract: There is an enormous potential for beekeeping practices to generate income, create jobs, and alleviate poverty. However, in Ethiopia, there are many constraints that hinder rural households to expa...
TL;DR: In this article, the interactions between whey proteins and delphinidin-based anthocyanins in the water extract of Clitoria ternatea dried flower were investigated by measuring fluorescence quenching of whey powder.
Abstract: The interactions between whey proteins and delphinidin-based anthocyanins in the water extract of Clitoria ternatea dried flower was investigated by measuring fluorescence quenching of whey powder ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed that smallholder farmers are not sufficiently participating in the sheep marketing process in Ethiopia, and that it plays a great role in improving the livelihoods of small-holder farmers.
Abstract: Sheep marketing is playing a great role in improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. Although it plays a great role, the smallholder farmers are not sufficiently participating i...
TL;DR: Zinc content increase in common bean seeds has a high impact on alleviating zinc deficiency as it is consumed whole compared to cereal grains which undergo milling, the process that removes zinc-rich parts before being consumed.
Abstract: Zinc deficiency is among the leading risks to human health in sub-Saharan Africa, its adverse exposure leads to diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria Furthermore, it is the leading cause of stunting in
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify value-chain actors, estimating the profit share of each actor in the chain and identifying constraints and opportunities along the fish value chain, using data from 120 sample fish value chains.
Abstract: This study aims to identify value-chain actors, estimating the profit share of each actor in the chain and identifying constraints and opportunities along the fish value chain. Data from 120 sample...
TL;DR: In this article, a study was conducted to determine woody species composition, diversity, structure, and regeneration status of sacred groves in Dangila town, Ethiopia, and five church forests were selected for this study.
Abstract: This study was conducted to determine woody species composition, diversity, structure, and regeneration status of sacred groves in Dangila town, Ethiopia. Five church forests were selected for this...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that under the scarcity of irrigation water, the need to use the available water economically and efficiently is unquestionable. Deficit irrigation improves water use efficiency, by maintaining soil moi...
Abstract: Under the scarcity of irrigation water, the need to use the available water economically and efficiently is unquestionable. Deficit irrigation improves water use efficiency, by maintaining soil moi...
TL;DR: Maize seeds treated with botanicals after 10 weeks in cribs recorded a reduction in the percentage of seeds damaged and weight loss caused by the two insects compared to the untreated seeds.
Abstract: Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus can cause weight loss of about 20 to 90% of untreated stored maize seeds. This study assesses four plants (Lantana camara, Moringa oleifera, Citrus sin...
TL;DR: The choice of technically right and practically feasible protocol is essential for a successful breeding program and should be considered for prostaglandin-based estrus synchronization programs.
Abstract: Reproductive cyclicity provides cattle with repeated opportunities to become pregnant. Understanding the physiology and endocrinology of the estrus cycle gives a great opportunity for reproductive ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated SCP of milk and butter market in Ada'a Berga District using SCP model using primary data collected from randomly selected 123 smallholder farmers, 48 traders.
Abstract: The aim of this article was to investigate SCP of milk and butter market in Ada’a Berga District using SCP model. Primary data collected from randomly selected 123 smallholder farmers, 48 traders a...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed that frequent tillage and removal of crop residue from arable land after harvest is increasing soil runoff, reduce in situ soil moisture and soil fertility as a result decrease crop yield.
Abstract: Frequent tillage and removal of crop residue from arable land after harvest is increasing soil runoff, reduce in situ soil moisture and soil fertility as a result decrease crop yield. Conservation ...
TL;DR: In the South Kivu province of the DR Congo, Marshes are considered as favorable lands for various crop productions, and these improve food security and livelihood of thousands of households as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In the South Kivu province of the DR Congo, marshes are considered as favorable lands for various crop productions, and these improve food security and livelihood of thousands of households. We ana...
TL;DR: In this article, the status, challenges and opportunities of spices production and marketing in Ethiopia are described and discussed. But they do not discuss the potential of Ethiopia to produce and export various spice crops.
Abstract: This paper attempts to describe the status, challenges and opportunities of spices production and marketing in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has enormous potential to produce and export various spice crops. T...
TL;DR: The long-term water management in Ethiopia has been assessed in different locations since the 1980s, but there are no adequate studies of its effect on the aspects of natural resources as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Long-term-watershed management in Ethiopia has been assessed in different locations since the 1980s, but there are no adequate studies of its effect on the aspects of natural resources. A boundary ...