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What determine the price of Bonga sheep at the market level in Southwestern Ethiopia? A hedonic price analysis
Abstract Background Bonga sheep is a mutton type breed with a long-fat-tail and better body weight at maturity. The breed …
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on African indigenous vegetables value chain in Kenya
BACKGROUND: African indigenous vegetables are important for food security and nutrition, and income of the poor farm households. In the …
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Advancement and practical applications of rhizobacterial biofertilizers for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract Agricultural intensification continues in Africa in attempts to meet the rising food demands of the equally rising population. However, …
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Agro-morphological traits-based genetic diversity assessment in Ethiopian barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) landrace collections from Bale highlands, Southeast Ethiopia
Abstract Background Cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgareL.) is one of the world’s important cereal crops. Ethiopia is claimed to be the …
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Spatial prediction of soil acidity and nutrients for site-specific soil management in Bedele district, Southwestern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Understanding the spatial variability of soil properties is useful to tailor site-specific agricultural inputs to enhance crop production …
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A way forward for the South African quail sector as a potential contributor to food and nutrition security following the aftermath of COVID-19: a review
) farming has recently gained recognition from the South African poultry industry as a potential source of protein, which can …
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The influence of climate change on food innovation technology: review on topical developments and legal framework
Abstract The influence of climate change on agriculture, especially as it relates to the production of food, changes with reverence …
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Potential of shea fruit-based ingredients for the feed industry
Abstract Background The cost involved in feeding poultry is very high especially in most developing countries. To this end, the …
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Morphological characterization of Arab and Oromo goats in northwestern Ethiopia
Abstract Background An exploratory field research was conducted in northwestern Ethiopia, to characterize the morphological features of Arab and Oromo …
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Germination and seedling growth response of mango (Mangifera Indica L.) cultivars to different nursery potting media
Abstract Background Mango is an important cash crop greatly contributing for food security of fruit growers in northwestern parts of …
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Does microcredit use helps farmers win battle against food insecurity: evidence from Jimma zone of Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract Background Lack of access to credit precludes smallholder farmers from making investment that generates greater level of income, consumption …
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Adoption of complementary climate-smart agricultural technologies: lessons from Lushoto in Tanzania
Abstract Background Agriculture is important for economic growth and development in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. However, agricultural …
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Evaluating farmers’ perception toward the effectiveness of agricultural extension services in Ghana and Zambia
BACKGROUND: In this study, we present the current situation and the role of agricultural extension services for farmers and indicates …
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Revisiting nutrition–labor productivity link: new empirical evidence from farm households in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Among others, the productive use of surplus labor is a viable mechanism to transform the agricultural sector and …
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Delineating investment opportunities for stakeholders in sorghum seed systems: a logit model perspective
Abstract Background Seed systems are considered as a vehicle through which the sustainable agricultural intensification can be achieved. However, most …
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Governance of food and nutrition security in Eswatini: an analysis of government policies and reports
Abstract Background Governance of food and nutrition security is vital in achieving sustainable development goals. Yet, the role of governance …
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Food security effects of smallholders’ participation in apple and mango value chains in north-western Ethiopia
Abstract Background While it has identified that linking smallholders in the agri-food value chain remains to be a promising strategy …
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Response of bread wheat to sulfur and phosphorus fertilizers in the north central Ethiopia
Abstract Background Emerging research evidences since few years back are indicating that sulfur (S) is becoming a limiting nutrient in …
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Empirical review on the use dynamics and economics of teff in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Teff is a warm-season cereal crop and the tiniest grain on the planet. It is one of the …
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Evidence from Fogera district in Ethiopia on configuration of farmer's information literacy conditions that explain better productivity performance of the horticultural crops
Abstract Background The combinational/configurational effects of the agricultural information literacy indicators are believed to have an influence on the productivity …