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Tests on the use of a single ox with a modified maresha plow were carried out in Ethiopia at the International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA) Debre Berhan station, on farmers' fields at Debre Zeit, and on a test track at the Agricultural Implement Research and Improvement Centre (AIRIC) near ...


Astatke, A.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Experiences with the use of a single ox for cultivation in the Ethiopian highlands]Experiences with the use of a single ox for cultivation in the Ethiopian highlands

Discusses intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils (vertisols) in the Ethiopian highlands. Presents examples of improved soil/water/nutrient management on vertisols discussing tillage and animal powered surface drainage and its effect on crop yield...


Jutzi, S.C.Asamenew, G.Tedla, A.Astatke, A.[Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands]Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands

This paper highlights some interventions which might alleviate agricultural pressures on steep slopes and reduce land degradation in parts of the Ethiopian Highlands. The Ethiopian highlands are losing alarming amounts of soils (estimated at more than one billion, 1000 million, tonnes) annually. ...


El Wakeel, A.Astatke, A.[Intensification of agriculture on Vertisols to minimize land degradation in parts of the Ethiopian highlands]Intensification of agriculture on Vertisols to minimize land degradation in parts of the Ethiopian highlands

This chapter reviews relevant Vertisol properties, experimental results and the overall experience of the project on this subject. There are several types of drainage problems in Vertisols whose magnitude may vary from site to site. Drainage improvement is discussed in relation with camber beds, ...


Srivastava, K.L.Astatke, A.Mamo, T.Regassa, H.Kidanu, S.[Land, soil and water management]Land, soil and water management

Some of the papers in this report deals with nutrient management; land, soil and water management; grain, fodder and residue management; and technology validation and transfer. The other papers looks into development of coordinated research efforts; distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertis...


Mamo, T.Astatke, A.Srivastava, K.L.Dibabe, A.[Improved management of vertisols for sustainable crop-livestock production in the Ethiopian highlands: Synthesis report 1986-92]Improved management of vertisols for sustainable crop-livestock production in the Ethiopian highlands: Synthesis report 1986-92

This chapter describes the distribution, use and importance of Vertisols in Ethiopia and indicates the study sites of the Joint Vertisol Project. Land and soil features are examined with particular reference to parent materials and landscape features, soil characterisation (colour, texture and de...


Srivastava, K.L.Abebe, M.Astatke, A.Haile, M.Regassa, H.[Distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertisols and location of study sites]Distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertisols and location of study sites

Gebrekirstos, AsterSeid, H.Melke, A.Negussie, AkliluAstatke, A.Hadgu, K.Mekonnen, KinduHagos, Fitsum[Enhancing food and nutritional security through introducing high value fruit trees in the highlands of Ethiopia]Enhancing food and nutritional security through introducing high value fruit trees in the highlands of Ethiopia
Autor: Astatke, A.

In Ethiopia animal traction has been an integral part of agricultural production for centuries. Pairs of Oxen have been employed to pull an ard plough (`Maresha') for seedbed preparation. Implement development for primary and secondary cultivation was the main focus until the end of the 70s. Some...


Astatke, A.[Research on the draught animal power systems in Ethiopia]Research on the draught animal power systems in Ethiopia

This chapter provides a brief description of relevant farmers' practices, the traditional implements used and the experience of the Joint Vertisols Project (1986-91) in developing simple and low-cost implements for Vertisols in a highland agricultural system.


Astatke, A.Kelemu, F.[Modifying the traditional plough - maresha - for better management of Vertisols]Modifying the traditional plough - maresha - for better management of Vertisols

Reports experiences with on-farm trials to assess the use of single oxen for work on mixed smallholder farms in the central highlands of Ethiopia, with particular reference to draft power and agricultural production, design and testing of the single ox technique, and results obtained during the 1...


Gryseels, GuidoAstatke, A.Anderson, F.M.Asamenew, G.[The use of single oxen for crop cultivation in Ethiopia]The use of single oxen for crop cultivation in Ethiopia

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