International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences

Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024

  • Research Article

    The Effects of Every Other Furrow Irrigation Systems on Water Use Efficiency and Yield of Onion at Adami Tulu Agricultural Research Center

    Zelalem Shelemew*, Abay Chala, Anbese Ambomsa, Dulo Husen

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 184-198
    Received: 2 May 2024
    Accepted: 28 May 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Alternate furrow irrigation was believed to improve water use efficiency and labor without a significant tradeoff in yield. It leads to see the effect of alternate furrow irrigation versus every furrow and fixed furrow were evaluated at full crop water requirement. With the objective of to evaluate effect of alternate furrow irrigation with two irr... Show More
  • Research Article

    Agronomic Evaluation of Common Bean and Tef (Eragrostis tef) Varieties in Double Cropping System

    Hailu Garkebo Mola*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 199-207
    Received: 12 July 2024
    Accepted: 6 August 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Double-cropping cereals with legumes is a usual practice by smallholder farmers in southern Ethiopia. However, crop compatibility and sequencing are the major problems for their soil fertility and profitability. Thus, it was useful to conduct experiments on double cropping systems that enable the farmers more profitable on small land to reduce crop... Show More
  • Research Article

    Adoption of Black Plastic Mulch as a Coping Strategy to Water Conservation Among Vegetable Farmers in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro District

    Harriet Nyiramutuzo*, Edward Ssemakula, Rebecca Kalibwani

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 208-216
    Received: 4 July 2024
    Accepted: 29 July 2024
    Published: 11 September 2024
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    Abstract: The study was about the adoption of black plastic mulches as a copying strategy to water conservation among smallholder vegetable farmers in Kisoro Municipality, Kisoro district. Farmers in Kisoro District have increasingly adopted black plastic mulch to address these agricultural challenges. The use of black plastic mulch in this region helps in c... Show More
  • Research Article

    Commercial Agriculture and Youth Poultry Egg Farmers’ Efficiency in Nigeria

    Ayoola Abosede Adewale*, Sulaiman Adesina Yusuf

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 217-233
    Received: 5 August 2024
    Accepted: 24 August 2024
    Published: 23 September 2024
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    Abstract: Low egg production is one of the many factors that challenge the growth of the Nigerian poultry industry and particular attention has not been paid to youth involvement in commercial poultry egg production. Using data from 181 sampled farmers, this study used Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to investigate whether the impact of the concluded Commerc... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Mela Organics' New Liquid Fertilizer on Tomato Yield in Semi-Arid Areas of Ethiopia

    Getinet Adugna*, Dejene Abera, Mesfin Hundessa, Israel Bekele, Gelmessa Gudeta

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2024
    Pages: 234-241
    Received: 12 August 2024
    Accepted: 3 September 2024
    Published: 26 September 2024
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    Abstract: Soil organic matter depletion is mainly caused by crop residue removal, and low or no application of organic fertilizers often results in nutrient exhaustion and low crop yields. This challenge requires the evaluation of different organic fertilizer resources to provide new alternative fertilizer products to an Ethiopian production system. Based on... Show More