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 …

The greatest challenge for tropical agriculture is land degradation and reduction in soil
fertility for sustainable crop and livestock production. Associated problems include soil …

Zinc (Zn) deficiency in soil is an important restriction for the production of crops and a well-
known human health issue. In semi-arid and arid regions of the world, deficiency of zinc is …

Depletion of soil fertility is a main problem to sustain agricultural production and productivity
in many countries. The use of inorganic or organic fertilizer alone has both positive and …

Background: Adoption of organic fertilization is low among farmers in rural areas of Ethiopia,
affecting yields and general food security in the region. This study aimed to identify the …

Tef (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.] Trotter) is an allotetraploid (2n= 4x= 40) cereal crop grown
primarily in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the center of origin and diversity of tef. It is entirely cultivated …

Soil fertilizers have the potential to significantly increase crop yields and improve plant
health by providing essential nutrients to the soil. The use of fertilizers can also help to …

Since the 1960s, Ethiopia has been inducing changes in its approaches to agricultural
extension through reforms. In 2010, the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources …

Soil acidity has become a serious threat to crop production in most highlands of Ethiopia in
general and in the western part of the country in particular. An earlier study estimated that …

An experiment was executed to investigate effects of different blended fertilizers on yield and
yield components of food barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) on Nitisols at Hulla district, Southern …