Factors that transformed maize productivity in Ethiopia
WEBJul 26, 2015 · Maize became increasingly important in the food security of Ethiopia following the major drought and famine that occurred in 1984. More than 9 million smallholder households, more than for any other crop in the country, grow maize in Ethiopia at present.
The impact of production shocks on maize markets in Ethiopia ...
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · In this article, we demonstrated the dynamic impact of a bumper harvest and drought shocks on the maize market and on the trade regime in Ethiopia. Regional market integration of Ethiopia’s white maize market with the South Sudan and Kenyan maize markets was also examined using cointegration analysis.
WEBMaize is one of the major food crops in Ethiopia and plays an important role in the livelihood of the farming community. The nutritive value of common maize is quite similar to other cereal grains characterized with low protein quality and high carbohydrate content.
Meskel - Wikipedia
WEBMeskel is a festival that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena in the fourth century. It involves a bonfire, or Demera, and a procession of people carrying crosses and daisies, and is celebrated on 27 or 28 September.
Some maize agronomic practices in Ethiopia: A review of research ...
WEBTrend of maize variety development and use in Ethiopia Before 1992, farmers in Ethiopia mainly grew local maize varieties that were low yielding, tall growing and hence very susceptible to lodging (Tsedeke et al., 2015) in spite of the availability of some improved maize varieties already released.
Reducing the maize yield gap in Ethiopia: Decomposition and …
WEBAug 1, 2020 · Over the last two decades, the maize sector in Ethiopia has experienced an unprecedented transformation. Maize yields have doubled from around 1.6 t/ha in 1990 to more than 3.7 t/ha in recent years, the highest level in …
Maize Productivity Significantly Improving In Ethiopia - ENA
WEBRecent reports of the Central Statistical Service of Ethiopia showed that maize was produced by more than ten million households on about 2.53million hectares of land. Maize is an important food and nutritional security crop in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia, it …
Usage and Impacts of Technologies and Management Practices in Ethiopian ...
WEBSep 28, 2021 · Maize yields can be improved through many individual technologies and management practices, but the full realization of potential benefits is generally understood to require integrated use of complementary practices.
(PDF) Reducing the maize yield gap in Ethiopia: Decomposition …
WEBAug 1, 2020 · Maize is an important staple crop in Ethiopia. Reducing the yield gap - the difference between actual and (water-limited) potential yield - has wide implications for food security and policy.
Farmers Plant Maize, Beans, Wheat and Teff in Ethiopia - Nuru
WEBJul 7, 2015 · In 2015, the Nuru Ethiopia Agriculture Program is working with farmers for the production of maize, beans, wheat and teff. These cereal and pulse crops are the local staples for consumption, and also may be readily sold at market.