Assessment of agricultural emissions, climate change mitigation and adaptation practices in Ethiopia

D Feliciano, J Recha, G Ambaw, K MacSween… - Climate …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The agricultural sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in
Ethiopia, as it is the basis of the economy and the primary source of employment. This study …

Scenario modelling of land use/land cover changes in Munessa-Shashemene landscape of the Ethiopian highlands

M Kindu, T Schneider, M Döllerer, D Teketay… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Models under a set of scenarios are used to simulate and improve our
understanding of land use/land cover (LULC) changes, which is central for sustainable …

Farmers' perception of soil erosion and participation in soil and water conservation activities in the Gusha Temela watershed, Arsi, Ethiopia

AA Biratu, DK Asmamaw - International Journal of River Basin …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Soil erosion has been the most chronic problem in the Ethiopian highlands. To reduce this
problem, farmers' genuine participation in soil and water conservation (SWC) and …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of biological soil conservation practices and community perception toward these practices in the Lemo District of Southern Ethiopia

T Sinore, E Kissi, A Aticho - International soil and water conservation …, 2018 - Elsevier
Land degradation is the critical ecological and agricultural challenges in Ethiopia. To
combat this, the government and local farmers' have undertaken soil and water conservation …

A biophysical and economic assessment of a community‐based rehabilitated gully in the Ethiopian highlands

GK Ayele, AA Gessess, MB Addisie… - Land Degradation & …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Gully erosion reduces agricultural productivity by destroying valuable land resources,
increases sediment concentrations, reduces water quality, and fills up reservoirs. Gully …

Factors influencing the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices: The case of seven horticultural farms in the United Kingdom

D Feliciano - Scottish Geographical Journal, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The production of fruits and vegetables is expected to increase in the United Kingdom (UK)
as a response to increasing consumers' demand, coupled with impacts of Brexit on the …

Assessment of community based watershed management practices: emphasis on technical fitness of physical structures and its effect on soil properties in Lemo …

A Bekele, A Aticho, E Kissi - Environmental Systems Research, 2018 - Springer
Background Soil erosion is one of the major causes for food insecurity, and environmental
degradation in Ethiopia. To reduce erosion effects, soil and water conservation practices …

[HTML][HTML] Participatory evaluation of different multipurpose grass species for graded soil bund stabilization in Gimbo district, South West Ethiopia

G Yakob, A Gebremicheal, A Aklilu… - Open Access Library …, 2015 - scirp.org
Soil erosion is one of the biggest threats to agricultural productivity in South West Ethiopia.
Steep slopes, high rainfall and fragile ecosystem characterize these production systems. To …

Participatory assessment of soil erosion severity and performance of mitigation measures using stakeholder workshops in Koga catchment, Ethiopia

W Jemberu, JEM Baartman, L Fleskens… - Journal of environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Farmers possess a wealth of knowledge regarding soil erosion and soil and water
conservation (SWC), and there is a great demand to access it. However, there has been little …

The Perception of Farmers on Soil Erosion and Conservation Measures in the Surrounding Areas of Lake Ziway, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

DJ Negasa - Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The level of sediment deposited in the Lake Ziway is increasing through time as a result of
soil erosion, and eventually the depth of the lake has decreased. Therefore, the objective of …