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This paper discusses the traditional management of vertisols and land-use types the broadbed maker (BBM) and its evolution; Maresha - a traditional plough; additional attachements to the BBM for improving tillage efficiency and resource conservation; the land-use intensification opportunities; an...


Astatke, A.Jabbar, M.A.[Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification

The main aim of land preparation is to modify and manipulate the land features so as to create favorable environment for seed establishment and crop growth. The research and Development in this field must take into account the traditional practices used by the farming community. This case study g...


Astatke, A.Jabbar, M.A.[Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification

This chapter discusses the traditional tillage implement and the alternative tillage implements using animal power in Vertisol management. Among the topics of discussion are land shaping equipment; the ridge and furrow system; minimum tillage with BBM attachments; animal drawn scoops; pond excava...


Astatke, A.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Draft animal power for Vertisol management]Draft animal power for Vertisol management

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

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