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Seedling Survival and Plantation Success in the Drylands of Northern Ethiopia

Discover Agriculture, 2023
Abstract We studied tree seedling survival rates and plantation success of Growth and Transformation Plan I (GTP I) (2011–2015) in the drylands of Northern Ethiopia. The study was carried out in six randomly selected districts of Tigrai that represents three agro-ecological zones; highland, midland and lowland.
Daniel Hagos Berhe, Tesfay Gidey, Dawit Gebregziabher, Teshome Tesema, Agena Anjulo, Abeba Nigussie Retta, Amare Sisay, Chukwuebuka Christopher Okolo   +7 more
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Quality of the delivery services in health facilities in Northern Ethiopia [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2017
Substantial improvements have been observed in the coverage of and access to maternal health service, especially in skilled birth attendants, in Ethiopia. However, the quality of care has been lagging behind. Therefore, this study investigated the status of the quality of delivery services in Northern Ethiopia.A facility based survey was conducted from
Fisseha, Girmatsion, Berhane, Yemane, Worku, Alemayehu, Terefe, Wondwossen   +3 more
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Projected climate over the Greater Horn of Africa under 1.5 °C and 2 °C global warming

Environmental Research Letters, 2018
We analyze the potential effect of global warming levels (GWLs) of 1.5 °C and 2 °C above pre-industrial levels (1861−1890) on mean temperature and precipitation as well as intra-seasonal precipitation extremes over the Greater Horn of Africa.
Sarah Osima, Victor S Indasi, Modathir Zaroug, Hussen Seid Endris, Masilin Gudoshava, Herbert O Misiani, Alex Nimusiima, Richard O Anyah, George Otieno, Bob A Ogwang, Suman Jain, Alfred L Kondowe, Emmah Mwangi, Chris Lennard, Grigory Nikulin, Alessandro Dosio   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Observed and model simulated twenty-first century hydro-climatic change of Northern Ethiopia

Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 2019
Study region: This study focuses on Tekeze river basin of northern Ethiopia, and it is characterized by a typical dry biogeophysical environment. Study focus: In recent years, recurrent droughts are having an adverse impact on agricultural production and
Samuale Tesfaye, Gebeyehu Taye, Emiru Birhane, Sjoerd EATM van der Zee   +3 more
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Quality of intrapartum and newborn care in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Quality intrapartum and newborn care is considered to be poor in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies done in Ethiopia are limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the magnitude and factors associated with quality intrapartum and newborn care in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.Facility based survey was conducted from December 2014 to February ...
Girmatsion Fisseha, Yemane Berhane, Alemayehu Worku   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Examining the Impact of Row Planting on Labor Use for Sustainable Food Production Among Maize Farmers in Rural Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers are reverting to traditional production methods due to the high opportunity costs and unintended consequences of new technologies. This study focuses on row planting technology, which is labor‐intensive and slow without mechanized operations.
Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah, Habtamu Alem, Abdulai Adams, Tomáš Ratinger, Miroslava Bavorová   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drivers of Farmers' Contract Compliance Behavior: Evidence From a Case Study of Dangote Tomato Processing Plant in Northern Nigeria

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Contract farming is a viable strategy agribusinesses rely on to strengthen coordination across actors in the value chain. However, low contract compliance remains a significant setback to agribusinesses' contract performance in low‐ and middle‐income country context.
Umar Shehu Umar, Sanzidur Rahman, Giacomo Zanello   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor, Bright Owusu Asante, David Boansi, Victor Owusu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial distribution of effective coverage of child immunisation in Ethiopia

BMJ Public Health
Introduction Child immunisation is a cost-effective strategy to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases. While effective coverage is key to ensuring quality immunisation, little is known about its geographical distribution in Ethiopia.
Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Melaku Birhanu Alemu, Samrawit Birhanu Alemu, Aynalem Belay   +3 more
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Effects of Outsourced Agricultural Extension Services on the Technical Efficiency and Financial Returns of Soybean Farms in Northern Cameroon

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the agricultural landscape of most developing countries, the last decade has witnessed the expansion of outsourced agricultural extension services. Private firms and nongovernmental organizations focused on delivering agricultural extension and advisory services to farmers have emerged.
Boris D. Soh Wenda, Doria A. Medondjeu, Dorothy E. Fon, Stefan Sieber   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source