Abstract: Climate variability impacts are the biggest concern of developing countries like Ethiopia, with economic system dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Assessment of the impact of climate variability on agriculture might help to properly anticipate and adapt farming condition for maximized productivity. The overall objective of the present study was therefore to analyze the impacts of climate variability on teff [Eragrostis Tef (Zucc.)Trotter] productivity and adaptation strategies used...
Abstract: Ethiopian smallholder farmers are the most vulnerable group of societyto the effects of climate variabilitybecause they have nature dependent economic system. This study examinedtheeffects of climate variability on five major cereals yield,crop income and rural labor displacementin thecentral highlands and Arsi grain plough farming systems of Ethiopia. The seven round unbalanced panel data (1994-2009) collected by Ethiopian Rural Household Survey from 15 kebeles of the seven farmin...
Abstract: The agriculture sector is the most important segment in the Ethiopian economy. This is because of its contribution to the national GDP (38.5%) where crop accounted for 27.4%, and provides employment for 72.7% of the total population. Despite efforts made to commercialize and transform Ethiopian agriculture from subsistence to production of high value crops, the sector’s performance has been below expectations. In light of the problems and the research gaps identified, this study ...
Abstract: The objectives of the study were to analyze the level of technical efficiency and to identify the determinants of technical inefficiency of maize production in South Achefer District of Amhara National Regional State. The study was conducted based on cross-sectional data obtained from a random sample of 155 maize producer households in the District. Parametric approach of stochastic frontier using Cobb-Douglas production function in single stage estimation. Data were collected from...
Abstract: Climate variability and change are adversely affecting agricultural activities in many developing countries including Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to analyze climate variability impact on maize yield and Farmers’ adaptation options in Hawassa Zuria district, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Historical climate data of rainfall and temperature for the period of 1989 to 2019 were obtained from the National Meteorological Agency (NMA) of Ethiopia. After data quality control, onset...
Abstract: Ethiopia is one of the countries where agricultural production is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. An understanding of the impacts of climate variability on agricultural production at a local level is essential to devise context-specific adaptations. In view of this, this study was carried out to assess the impact of climate variability on sorghum yield in Chiro district. To achieve this objective, historical time series climate data and sorghum yield data from ...
Abstract: Rainfall and temperature variability is among the principal sources of variations in crop production in developing countries including Ethiopia. This study assessed the impacts of climate variability on maize (Zea mays L.) yield and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Kurfa Chele district. Climate data (1996-2016) and maize yield data (2001-2016) were acquired from the NMA of Ethiopia and KWANRO, respectively. Primary data was collected from 137 household heads, FGD and KII. Variab...
Abstract: Jeldu district is known for potato production. However, lower production and productivity, low output price, high input prices and lack of value chain development were the major problems constraining the potential benefit from the sector. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to analyze potato value chain in Jeldu district. The specific objectives of the study were mapping potato value chain actors, analyze their roles and linkages; identifying factors affecting quantity of pot...
Abstract: The study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the structure, conduct and performance of markets to measure the efficiency of pastoral and agro pastoral participation in sheep and goats market chains and examine the major factors that influence the quantity of sheep and goats marketed by the producer households. Three steps Stratified random sampling procedure was used to determine the sample households based on the farming system and accessibility of the kebeles of the d...
Abstract: Climate change and variability are emerging issues across the global, especially in countries where rain-fed agriculture is a means of livelihood. Hence, the current study aimed to characterize the climate variability of the study area and its implication for potato production. Potato yield data for a period of 12 years was obtained from Agricultural Office of Kombolcha District for kiremt season. Historical rainfall and temperature data of Kombolcha station were obtained from Nati...
Abstract: Institutional set-up assists and facilitates transaction of products especially like milk that need immediate exchange due to easily spoilage nature. Studies focusing on institutional analysis in dairy marketing have not been done in the study area so far. Thus, this study was conducted in Wukro Kilteawlalo District of Eastern Zone, Tigray. The study aims to analyze the institutional set-up of milk marketing. Both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were collected fr...
Abstract: In countries like Ethiopia where vulnerability to climate variability is high and adaptive capacity is low, studying climate variability impacts and adaptation measures at local scale is critical. In view of this,this study was conducted to assess climate variability and its effects on sorghum yield and explore farmers’ adaptation strategies in Gursum district. To achieve this objective, historical climate data from 1986-2015 and time series data on sorghum yield from 1998-2015 w...
Abstract: Soil characterization, classification and land suitability evaluation are the main information sources for precision agriculture, land use planning and management. However, the fertility status of the soil and sustainable soil management practices that are based on the understanding of soil system are not available for most part of Ethiopia. On the basis of this fact, a study was conducted in Muger sub-watershed, North Shoa zone of Oromia region, Ethiopia to (i) characterize and cl...
Abstract: This study examines pulse producers production efficiency, commercialization and its impact on food security using a cross-sectional data obtained from 385 randomly and proportionately selected sampled households from East Gojjam zone, Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric models including two limit Tobit, double hurdle, Binary Logit, Seemingly Unrelated Regression and Generalized Propensity Score. The mean techn...
Abstract: Irrigation increases productivity by reducing crop losses that is created due to limited water supply, enable cultivation during the lean season, and making crop production possible on lands where rain fed agriculture is infeasible. The geographical location of the Jardega Jarte district is favorable for small-scale irrigation practices but most smallholder farmers are not participating in small-scale irrigation scheme. Possible reasons for non-participation have not been systemati...