Woody Plant Inventory and Its Management Practices in Traditional Agroforestry of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia National Region State, Ethiopia
Husen Yusuf,
Tibebu Solomon
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2019
Pages:
94-103
Received:
19 August 2019
Accepted:
29 September 2019
Published:
30 October 2019
Abstract: This study was conducted in west Hararghe zone with the main objective of documenting the woody species and identifying its management in major traditional Agroforestry practices. The research was carried out between February 1, 2018–June 30 2018. In this study, total of 18 peasant associations in 6 rural districts were selected by multistage sampling in which 600 household heads were selected using random sampling techniques. Qualitative data were generated by conducting household survey interviews. The farm plot of each household was equated to an ecological sampling unit for gathering bio-physical data. Focus group discussions, key informant interview, and direct field observations were also applied to get additional data. All the collected data were manipulated using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 to calculate descriptive statistics, such as means, percentages and frequency. A number of Compositions of woody species in major traditional agroforestry practices in study site were observed and counted. In total, 68 woody tree species representing 31 families were recorded. In the study area family Fabaceae was a predominant with the total species of 20 (29.4%). The species can also categorized into three based on their provenance, 18 species are introduced 2 species are endemic to Ethiopia and the majority 48 species are indigenous. The common management practices of the woody species in the study area include branch pruning, coppicing, thinning, pollarding and protection from animal damage. The result of the current study shown that there are varies traditional agroforestry management in the study area. Woody plant species composition on each traditional agroforestry practices was also identified and recorded. Finally, existing woody plant species should be conserved, and the importance of each and every potential tree species in the study area for soil fertility improvement, animal feed, biological soil conservation, and ecological importance needs further study.
Abstract: This study was conducted in west Hararghe zone with the main objective of documenting the woody species and identifying its management in major traditional Agroforestry practices. The research was carried out between February 1, 2018–June 30 2018. In this study, total of 18 peasant associations in 6 rural districts were selected by multistage sampl...
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Guidance of Farmers in Performing Integrated Combation of Pests in the Technical Irrigation Area in South Sulawesi
Faizal Amir,
Mithen Lullulangi,
Haruna Haji La Tang,
Marsus Suti
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2019
Pages:
104-108
Received:
21 October 2019
Accepted:
12 November 2019
Published:
19 November 2019
Abstract: This study aims to find: training models, teaching materials, and methods for socializing and implementing models that can be a reference used to train farmers to carry out integrated pest control (IPM) as an effort to increase production and sustainable income in technical irrigation areas. Research location in the technical irrigation area of South Sulawesi Province. Research respondents were selected by purposive method, as many as 300 people. The research variables are: training model, teaching material, socialization method, and application of integrated pest control model. Data collection is done by giving questionnaires to respondents. Validation of models and teaching materials is carried out by relevant experts. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the study are: Integrated pest control training model in technical irrigation areas, consisting of seven steps, namely: 1) needs analysis, 2) determining teaching material, 3) formulating objectives, 4) developing and validating materials, 5) preparing tests, 6) carry out training, and 7) conduct an evaluation.
Abstract: This study aims to find: training models, teaching materials, and methods for socializing and implementing models that can be a reference used to train farmers to carry out integrated pest control (IPM) as an effort to increase production and sustainable income in technical irrigation areas. Research location in the technical irrigation area of Sou...
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