Challenges of smallholder farming in Ethiopia and opportunities by adopting climate-smart agriculture

G Zerssa, D Feyssa, DG Kim, B Eichler-Löbermann - Agriculture, 2021 - mdpi.com
Agriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, and the agricultural sector is
dominated by smallholder farming systems. The farming systems are facing constraints such …

Suitability of vermicomposting for different varieties of organic waste: a systematic literature review (2012–2021)

KK Maharjan, P Noppradit, K Techato - Organic Agriculture, 2022 - Springer
The aim of this study was to assess the suitability of vermicomposting for various types of
organic waste based on earthworm growth and reproduction as well as nutrient content in …

Valorization of khat (Catha edulis) waste for the production of cellulose fibers and nanocrystals

T Gabriel, K Wondu, J Dilebo - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Cellulose fibers (C40 and C80) were extracted from khat (Catha edulis) waste (KW) with
chlorine-free process using 40% formic acid/40% acetic acid (C40), and 80% formic …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the sustainability of agriculture: challenges and opportunities

GW Zerssa, M Hailemariam, KT Tadele - 2023 - intechopen.com
The agricultural practice is a foundation for all global development. Increasing its production
and productivity may affect the land capacity in the future if not managed sustainably …

Statistical optimization of mixed peanut shell and Khat (Catha edulis) stem carbonization process for molasses enhanced cold and low-pressure pelletization

B Gebregziabher, SK Kassahun, Z Kiflie - Biomass Conversion and …, 2021 - Springer
In Ethiopia, the agricultural residues Khat (Catha edulis) stem and peanut or groundnut
(Arachis hypogaea) shell are dumped in large quantities as solid waste posing significant …

[PDF][PDF] Vermicompost potential of common earthworms (Eudrilus eugeniae) and red wiggler (Eisenia fetida) worm on the decomposition of various organic wastes

Z Getachew, T Adisu, L Abeble… - International Journal of …, 2018 - researchgate.net
Purpose: To evaluate the vermicomposting potential of Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida
earthworms on decomposition of various organic wastes through worm growth and …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of Nutrient Content of Vermicompost Made from Different Substrates at Mechara Agricultural Research Center on Station, West Hararghe Zone …

T Geremu, H Hailu, A Diriba - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2020 - researchgate.net
The study was conducted at Mechara Agricultural Research Centre during 2016–2018 to
evaluate nutrient content of vermicompost made from different substrates. The treatments …

Municipal Solid Waste Challenges in Ethiopia and Valorizing the Potential of the Organic Waste Fraction for Composting and Bioenergy

AD Debele, WM Fereja - International Journal of Chemical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management in develo** nations, particularly Ethiopia,
faces considerable issues, including high generation and low collection rates, unsafe …

Anaerobic co-digestion of khat waste and cow dung for enhanced bio-methane production potential: Substrates conversion rate

HA Legesse, WH Debele, AC Wachemo - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Anaerobic digestion technology is one of the most paramount eco-friendly wastes to energy
conversion processes. This study was conducted to characterize the physicochemical …

Removal of fluoride from water using aluminum‐modified activated carbon prepared from khat (Catha edulis) stems

H Niyitegeka, SK Kassahun, MJ Nyangi - Remediation Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigated the fluoride removal efficiency and adsorption of a low‐cost
adsorbent prepared using aluminum‐modified activated carbon from khat (Catha edulis) in a …