World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Assessment and Characterization of the Traditional Parkland Agroforestry Practices in Mid and Lowlands of Bale: In the Case of Goro and Ginnir Districts

    Hirpa Abebe*, Bikila Mengistu, Wondmagegn x Mengistu, Zerihun Dibaba, Baca Bultuma

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 32-45
    Received: 8 January 2024
    Accepted: 26 January 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
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    Abstract: Agroforestry parklands are playing an important role, through trees and shrubs providing multiple products and important long-term ecological benefits. Purposive sampling methods were applied to select districts, PAs and farmers which mostly used parkland agroforestry practices. Based on information delivered from informal assessment result, formal... Show More
  • Research Article

    Introducing and Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture in Dry Land of Borana, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia

    Fenan Tola*, Isihak Lolo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 46-53
    Received: 18 March 2024
    Accepted: 8 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
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    Abstract: The adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices could help smallholder farmers in Ethiopia enhance food security and appropriately manage climate change impacts. Conservation agricultural practice is intended to conserve, improve and make more efficient use of natural resources. However, despite these potential benefits, CSA is only pract... Show More
  • Research Article

    Spatial Analysis of Food Crop Diversification in Busia County-Kenya: Implications on Household Food Security

    Ongang’a Peter Odhiambo*, Ngugi Margaret Njeri, Mwatu Morris Maingi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 54-68
    Received: 25 April 2024
    Accepted: 15 May 2024
    Published: 30 May 2024
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    Abstract: Food insecurity is a major problem in Busia County as studies show that 54 percent of households face food insufficiency and child malnutrition. This problem is compounded by small land holdings per household, with just 155,990 acres under food crops. Studies that have been done in the County to show the major food crops that are cultivated, howeve... Show More