For thousands of years, terracing has been one of the most important systems for preventing
soil erosion, conserving water, and increasing agricultural production. Despite having a long …

The arid and semi-arid regions comprise more than forty present of the Earth's land surface
on which a large number of people situated and largely engaged in agriculture to meet their …

Studies on soil degradation are essential for environmental preservation. Since almost 30%
of the global soils are degraded, it is important to study and map them for improving their …

Terracing greatly affects soil properties, ecosystem services, human welfare and
geographical sustainability. The purpose of this article is to determine the influence of …

Farmers in Northern Ethiopia integrate legumes in their cropping systems to improve soil
fertility. However, biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) potentials of different legumes and their …

Terracing is a widely adopted agricultural practice in mountainous regions around the world
that aims to conserve soil and water resources. Soil nutrients play a crucial role in …

Among soil parameters, Soil Chemical Properties (SCPs) are a crucial factor for the
evaluation of chemical and fertility indices, proper decision-making regarding land …

Nitrogen has becoming the most limiting nutrient in the northern highlands of Ethiopia due to
continuous cropping with application of limited external inputs. To improve soil nutrient …

Sediment accumulation is a major factor in reducing the useful life of irrigation reservoirs. As
a result, information on any changes in storage capacity is required to reduce the reservoir's …

Abstract Soil resources in East Africa are being rapidly depleted by erosion, threatening
food, water and livelihood security in the region. Here we demonstrate how the integration of …