Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of soil incorporated faba bean and soybean biomass on yields of subsequent maize in Western Ethiopia Tolera Goshu Abera The decline of soil fertility is severe in western Ethiopia due to inappropriate cropping practices (monocropping, unbalanced nutrient application, continuous cultivation, removal of crop residues from the fields and suboptimal of fertiliz… RUF-36016 2016 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Seasonal climate prediction for rain-fed crop production planning in the upper Awash basin, Central highland of Ethiopia Abdisa Alemu Tolossa This study was designed to use of local level seasonal climate prediction for rain feed crop production planning by providing valuable support for decision-making strategies in the Upper Awash Basin (UAB). A rainfall data recorded over 24 … RUF-35891 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Identifying indigenous knowledge and effective communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kilifi District, Kenya G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola This study investigated the influence of incorporating feedback from agricultural information users in agricultural communication systems and identified coping strategies for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kenya. Fo… RUF-35141 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Test of AquaCrop model in simulating biomass and yield of water deficient and irrigated barley Kebede Afewerk · Alemie Araya With the current water shortage in Eastern Africa, improving crop water use is vital especially in the arid and semi-arid regions of Ethiopia. To understand the response of barley (Hordeum vulgare) to water and to simulate the biomass and … RUF-34709 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the soil fertility status in relation to crop nutritive quality in the selected physiographic units of Mbeya Region, Tanzania N. Amuri · J.M. Anthony · L. Mhoro · B.M. Msanya +1 more This study is assessing soil fertility status in Mbeya region of Tanzania in terms of adequacy for crop growth and crop nutrient status in terms of human nutrition. It will examine levels of macro and micronutrient. The study has just been… RUF-34565 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Applying Large Area Modelling Approach to Assess the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change: Informing Policy and Adaptation - A review N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo This review highlights some pertinent methodologies in dealing with uncertainty in climate projections and how crop models are increasingly used to support decisions at various levels to guide food security policy formulation, management a… RUF-32863 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) by Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea L.) Grown in Acid Soils Amended with Calcitic and Dolomitic Limestones R. Merckx · J.K. Ogega · J.R. Okalebo · D.K. Okello +5 more Groundnut is an important grain legume in the traditional cropping systems of western Kenya and eastern Uganda. This research focuses on assessing and utilising the biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) potential of groundnut in alleviating s… RUF-31894 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
