Soil salinization is a major challenge of irrigated agriculture with substantial impact on the sustainability of crop and food security. World-widely, salinization has been a major bottleneck to the expansion and advancement of irrigated farming, resulting in a significant environmental degradation, lower yields and food insecurity. The problem of soil salinity... Continue here
The study assessed the factors associated with land accessibility among rural farm youth. Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identified respondents' access to land, and isolated factors influencing respondents' access to land. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents for the study.... Continue here
Organic and mineral fertilizers are widely used to address low soil fertility in increasing yield of tomato. The study was conducted at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Makutupora, Dodoma in Tanzania to evaluate the effect of two organic fertilizers and their combinations with mineral fertilizers on improving tomato production and its subsequent nutrients... Continue here
The haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), locally known as ‘Boleqe’ also known as a dry bean, common bean and kidney bean is an important source of protein, calories and cash for smallholder farmers of Ethiopia. The national and regional research institutions in the country have released many varieties for commercial production. However, these improved... Continue here