This chapter summarises the experience of a research project for developing and disseminating technologies for better management of Vertisols for improving productivity. Topics of discussion include Vertisol technology Development and testing in Ethiopia; the adoption pathways for the BBM package...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mamo, T.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[From plot to watershed management: Experience in farmer participatory Vertisol technology generation and adoption in highland Ethiopia]
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From plot to watershed management: Experience in farmer participatory Vertisol technology generation and adoption in highland Ethiopia
Land degradation is one of the major problems related to low productivity in Ethiopia. Vertisols are potential agricultural lands but are underutilized due to waterlogging during the rainy season and are prone to soil erosion due to the traditional practices of planting crops at the end of the ra...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed Saleem, M.A.
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Erkossa, Teklu
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[Technical and economic performance of animal-drawn implements for minimum tillage: Experience on Vertisols in Ethiopia]
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Technical and economic performance of animal-drawn implements for minimum tillage: Experience on Vertisols in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, Vertisols which are affected by water logging during the rainy season due to its physical and chemical characteristics are potential agricultural lands but are prone to soil erosion. The soil erosion rates of the cultivated Vertisols are accelerated due to the traditional practices o...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed Saleem, M.A.
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Erkossa, Teklu
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[Development and testing of low-cost animal drawn minimum tillage implements: Experience on Vertisols in Ethiopia]
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Development and testing of low-cost animal drawn minimum tillage implements: Experience on Vertisols in Ethiopia
The literature on technology adoption distinguishes between diffusion (generally viewed as a dynamic process) and adoption (usually seen as static and specific to a point in time). Consistent with this, empirical studies on agricultural technology adoption generally divide a population into adopt...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Beyene, H.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Gebreselassie, S.
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[Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia]
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Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia
Jabbar, M.A.
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Beyene, H.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Gebreselassie, S.
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[Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia]
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Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia
The paper first discusses the need for moving from disciplinary to transdisciplinary research in addressing problems of human development and environmental management. Then the experience of a research project in highland Ethiopia is described. This started with disciplinary research and componen...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Li-Pun, H.
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[Towards transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: A project in Ethiopia]
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Towards transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: A project in Ethiopia
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.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Performance of minimum tillage with animal drawn implements on Vertisols in Ethiopia]
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Performance of minimum tillage with animal drawn implements on Vertisols in Ethiopia
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.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification
Ayele, G.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Zerfu, E.
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[Diffussion and adoption of Vertisols technology package in highland Ethiopia]
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Diffussion and adoption of Vertisols technology package in highland Ethiopia