Impacts of efficiency on food security status of smallholders in the Gurage Zone of Ethiopia
Cogent Economics & FinanceThe lower productivity in the agricultural sector has been one of the main contributors to the Ethiopia’s food insecurity. Despite less than expected outcomes, the government is nevertheless placing a high priority on ensuring food security through large
Gizachew Argaw +3 more
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Natural Enemies of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) and comparing Neem aqueous extracts with its larvae, Gurage zone, central Ethiopia. [PDF]
HeliyonThe fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) is an invasive and polyphagous insect pest. It poses a significant threat to maize crops, uncontrolled infestation can result 100 % loss.
Degaga AH, Degaga EG.
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Determinants of Dietary Diversity Practice among Pregnant Women in the Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Obstet Gynecol Int, 2022 Background Dietary diversification is considered the proxy indicator of dietary quality and nutrient adequacy during pregnancy. Pregnant women have been considered susceptible to malnutrition because of their increased nutrient demands and thus consuming
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Latrine Utilization and Associated Factors Among Community-Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene (CLTSH) Implemented Kebeles in Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Environ Health Insights, 2022 Background: In developing countries, open defecation is still a major health issue. While there has been a great deal of empirical research on latrine coverage. But little is known about household latrine utilization behavior. The objective of this study
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Analysis of food security among eucalyptus tree farming smallholder farmers in Gurage Zone, Ethiopia: An application of a composite food security indicator. [PDF]
HeliyonThis study examines the contribution of eucalyptus tree expansion on rural households' food security status, focusing on the specific context of Ethiopia. Eucalyptus trees pose a significant challenge to the rural food system, warranting investigation. A
Kerbo AA, Degaga DT, Beyene AD.
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Drivers of rising residential house rent in Wolkite town, Gurage zone, Ethiopia
Cogent Social Sciences, 2022 Increase in residential house rent prompts social, health and economic problem to society. The problem is more pronounced in developing countries where social welfare programs are not available.
Endalkachew Kabtamu Mekonen
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International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social DevelopmentBamboo resource has numerous socioeconomic, ecological and cultural benefits. In Ethiopia, local farmers rely on bamboo as an alternative livelihood option. It provides a considerable share for the various household incomes.
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Assessment of Beekeeping Practice and Its Constraints in Cheha Woreda of Gurage Zone
International Journal of Animal Science and TechnologyThe objective of this study was to assess the potential of beekeeping and its practice taking place, constraints affecting the beekeeping practice of the area. For this study, 20 households were selected randomly, with the total of 60 households. Both primary and secondary source of data was collected.
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Estimating the spatial risk of tuberculosis distribution in Gurage zone, southern Ethiopia: a geostatistical kriging approach [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2018 Background In low-income countries it is difficult to obtain complete data that show spatial heterogeneity in the risk of tuberculosis within-and-between smaller administrative units.
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Discover Global SocietyYouth unemployment, defined as individuals aged 15–29 actively seeking but unable to find work, is a pressing socio-economic and political issue in the Gurage Zone of Central Ethiopia.
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