Soil health is a term used to describe the general state or quality of soil, and in an
agroecosystem, soil health can be defined as the ability of the soil to respond to agricultural …

Africa's need to double food production and feed the burgeoning human population, without
compromising its natural resource base, has raised the momentum for sustainable …

Water scarcity and climate change are posing new challenges to irrigation management.
Climate change increases water demand and decreases crop yields. The aim of this paper …

Dryland agriculture requires the efficient utilization of water resources and the
implementation of water-conserving technologies. Mulching is a water conservation practice …

Smallholder agriculture constitutes the main source of livelihood for the Ethiopian rural
community. However, soil degradation and uneven distribution of rainfall have threatened …

This study was conducted at the Dangishta watershed in the Ethiopian highlands to evaluate
irrigation potential from surface and groundwater sources under different farming and water …

Garlic (Allivium sativum L.) has been consumed by humans since the beginning of recorded
history. Despite its culinary and economical importance, little efforts are reported in the …

Garlic is one of the widely grown vegetables in irrigation but poor irrigation management
causes depressed agronomic practices and results in low productivity. Therefore, this study …

Small-scale irrigation in Ethiopia is a key strategy to improve and sustain the food production
system. Besides the use of surface water for irrigation, it is essential to unlock the …

The global human population has exploded, and our natural resource base is declining. To
feed these people, increased global food production, particularly in poorer countries, will …