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Gives results of the 1987 main rainy season results of the trials conducted to determine the effects of vertisol surface drainage on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at the Debre Zeit ILCA station and at Hidi.


Astatke, A.Jutzi, S.C.Grunder, M.[Vertisol surface drainage and effects on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at Debre Zeit]Vertisol surface drainage and effects on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at Debre Zeit

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 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

Describes modifications to the traditional ox-drawn ard plow (maresha) for use in the construction of terraces for soil conservation and of raised beds and furrows to facilitate drainage on heavy clay soils together with results of on-station and on-farm tests. Both modifications can be made by v...


Jutzi, S.C.Anderson, F.M.Astatke, A.[Low-cost modifications of the traditional Ethiopian tine plough for land shaping and surface drainage of heavy clay soils: Preliminary results from on-farm verification trials]Low-cost modifications of the traditional Ethiopian tine plough for land shaping and surface drainage of heavy clay soils: Preliminary results from on-farm verification trials

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