World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2023

  • Assessment of Stingless Bee (Apidae: Meliponini) Production Practices and Indigenous Knowledge in West Arsi and Bale Zones of South-Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia

    Bekele Tesfaye Dubale, Temaro Gelgelu Desha

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 15 December 2022
    Accepted: 2 February 2023
    Published: 16 February 2023
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    Abstract: The study was proposed to assess the stingless bee production practices, distribution and indigenous knowledge in the Bale and West Arsi Zones of South-eastern Oromia. Three districts were considered within two zones. From each district three Rural Kebeles were selected and a total of 65 stingless bee honey hunters were interviewed and field observ... Show More
  • Comparative Economic Analysis for Early Maturing and Traditional Maize Varieties in Nzega District, Tabora Region

    Donatha Raphael Dunda, Damas Philip, Elimboto Ibrahim Muna

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 9-12
    Received: 17 February 2023
    Accepted: 18 March 2023
    Published: 31 March 2023
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    Abstract: Nzega is among the districts located in semi-arid areas of Tanzania where drought is a limiting factor for agriculture. The Tanzanian government has started advising farmers to use early maturing maize varieties (EMMV) as a response to frequent droughts. The use of EMMV is one of the factors which can increase maize production. Efforts to promote u... Show More
  • Review on Production Status of Potato and Response of Varieties to Blended Fertilizers in Ethiopia

    Damtew Girma Legese

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 13-18
    Received: 25 January 2023
    Accepted: 20 March 2023
    Published: 11 April 2023
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    Abstract: In Ethiopia, potato is one of the most economically significant crops since they are a source of both food and income, coupled with relatively short growing season, and widely adaptable and cultivated tuber crops. Many studies carried out in the country shows that the low tuber yield of potato is due to inadequate and blanket fertilizer application... Show More