World Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Effectiveness of Radio Agricultural Programmes in Scaling Up Farming Activities of Smallholder Farmers in Bushenyi District

    Duncan Musinguzi*, Edward Ssemakula, Gershom Nuwemuhwezi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 111-118
    Received: 11 September 2024
    Accepted: 27 September 2024
    Published: 18 October 2024
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    Abstract: The study was about effectiveness of radio agricultural programmes in scaling up farming activities of smallholder farmers in Bushenyi district. The specific objective was to; determine the factors associated with radio listenership and application of the knowledge gained through agricultural radio messages. The study was a descriptive-cross sectio... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effect of Irrigation Scheduling and Nitrogen Levels on Yield and Water Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) at Ambo, West Shoa, Ethiopia

    Selamawit Bekele*, Oli Frrisa, Kalkidan Degefa

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 119-129
    Received: 16 September 2024
    Accepted: 6 October 2024
    Published: 31 October 2024
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    Abstract: Excessive fertilizer use and improper irrigation scheduling can accelerate soil degradation and increase the nitrogen leaching rate. This study, conducted at the Ambo Agricultural Research Center during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 irrigation seasons, aimed to identify optimal nitrogen fertilizer rates for wheat production under irrigation. The experime... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessment of Function of Beekeepers Farmers Research Group in Selected Oromia Zones

    Lalisa Wendimu Biyena*, Teshome Kassa Degu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 130-142
    Received: 18 September 2024
    Accepted: 9 October 2024
    Published: 31 October 2024
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    Abstract: Assessment of the function of beekeepers Farmers’ Research Extension Group (FREG) was conducted in Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfine, West shewa and Southwest shewa Zones of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia from February to May, 2021 with the specific objectives to assess the main functions of FREGs and to explore challenges faced beekeepers F... Show More
  • Research Article

    Comparative Evaluation of Tomato Varieties: A Comprehensive Analysis of Yield Attributes

    Bhuwan Joshi*, Sukriti Satyal

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 143-146
    Received: 27 September 2024
    Accepted: 18 October 2024
    Published: 12 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjast.20240204.14
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    Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive comparative evaluation of tomato varieties. The study focused on key yield attributes, including plant height, fruits per cluster, fruit diameter, fruit length, yield per hectare, days to 50% flowering, and maturity. Significant variations in plant height were observed among the varieties. Monoprecos had the ta... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessment of the Production System of Indigenous Dairy Cattle Breeds in Metekel and Some Parts of the Awi Zone, Ethiopia

    Mezgebu Getnet*, Bainesagn Worku, Esubalew Shitaneh

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 147-154
    Received: 27 September 2024
    Accepted: 21 October 2024
    Published: 18 November 2024
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    Abstract: This study was conducted in Mtekel and some parts of the Awi Zone to assess indigenous dairy cattle production patterns in the study area. The majority of respondents (98.3% and 53.95%) were male and literate, respectively. Land holdings varied significantly, ranging from landless households to those owning up to 280 hectares. The predominant farmi... Show More
  • Research Article

    Soybean Bio-fertilizer Technology Promoting Through Cluster Based Demonization in the Mima Learning Watershed from Assosa Western Ethiopia

    Bakala Anbessa*, Dessalegn Temene

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 155-160
    Received: 16 October 2024
    Accepted: 5 November 2024
    Published: 28 November 2024
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    Abstract: Soil fertility depletion and soil acidity are critical problems for soybean production in western Ethiopia. Therefore, a cluster based biofertilizer technology was demonstrated to improve the depleted soil fertility on Nitisols of Assosa Agricultural Research Centre during 2022 to 2024 cropping season to investigate the response of soybean yield to... Show More
  • Review Article

    Assessing the Impact of Precision Farming Technologies: A Literature Review

    Hayat Idier*, Mohammed Dehhaoui, Nassreddine Maatala, Kenza Ait El Kadi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 161-179
    Received: 19 October 2024
    Accepted: 18 November 2024
    Published: 3 December 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjast.20240204.17
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    Abstract: Climate change, population growth, and economic shocks govern a context where food security and economic sustainability represent major challenges for the agricultural sector. Research for innovative production systems that ensure a better allocation of resources is a necessity to provide the foundations for farm reconversion. In this way, we carri... Show More
  • Research Article

    Enhancement of Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Korarima (Aframomum corrorima) at Humid Tropical Climatic Conditions

    Hassen Seid Awoke*, Karta Kaske, Tsegaye Mulualem, Getachew Shiferaw

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2024
    Pages: 180-184
    Received: 11 July 2024
    Accepted: 27 September 2024
    Published: 7 December 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.wjast.20240204.18
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    Abstract: Korarima (Aframomum corrorim) (is an indigenous spice and cash crop in Ethiopia. Korarima seed has less peppery pungent taste, and milder, sweeter flavor. Potentially it grows under the natural forests in the south and southwestern parts of the country where coffee potentially grow. But the crop shows delayed seed germination and poor field emergen... Show More