Research Article
Productivity Gap and Profitability Analysis of Field Pea Under Front Line Demonstration in Selected Districts of Western Oromia, Ethiopia
Effa Wolteji*
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Berhanu Soboka,
Dubiso Gachano,
Matewos Kasahun
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
32-39
Received:
29 March 2026
Accepted:
1 July 2026
Published:
22 July 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.bio.20261403.11
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Abstract: The activity aims to demonstrate and evaluate field pea technology in selected districts of Jimma Arjo and Chaliya of Western Oromia. Accordingly; Jirraaf variety was planted along with a standard check Jiidhaa on adjacent plots of 10m*10m each, adhering to all agronomic recommendations. At maturity, participatory variety evaluation was done using important traits set by the farmers to select the best variety, selected Jirraaf first. Among the other traits listed, yield, disease tolerance, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod and seed color, were the first five most importantly considered and ranked traits by farmers to evaluate the best field pea variety Mean yield of 21.33 qt haand 16.29; respectively, for Jirraaf and Jiidhaa varieties (p˂0.05); Jirraaf exhibited 30.93%yield advantage over Jiidhaa variety. Technology gap and technology index of 5.26 qt and 19.78% while 7.98 qt and 32.88%; respectively, were for Jirraaf and Jiidhaa varieties; confirmed more feasibility of Jirraaf to the farmers. Further, net gain and cost-benefit ratio of 235,460 ETB per haand 11.48 while 174, 980 ETB per haand 8.53; respectively, were for Jirraaf and Jiidhaa varieties, more profitability of Jirraaf variety Hence; Jirraaf variety has met the farmers’ need it is vital recommending to scale up of the variety with its full package to the farmers in the study area and other areas with similar agro-ecologies in the future.
Abstract: The activity aims to demonstrate and evaluate field pea technology in selected districts of Jimma Arjo and Chaliya of Western Oromia. Accordingly; Jirraaf variety was planted along with a standard check Jiidhaa on adjacent plots of 10m*10m each, adhering to all agronomic recommendations. At maturity, participatory variety evaluation was done using ...
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Research Article
Characterization and Constraints of Camel Farming Systems in the Province of Wadi Fira, in Eastern Chad
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
40-47
Received:
17 June 2026
Accepted:
30 June 2026
Published:
22 July 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.bio.20261403.12
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Abstract: This study aimed to characterize camel farming systems and identify the main constraints faced by herders in the Wadi Fira province, located in eastern Chad. A field survey was conducted from July 10 to October 12, 2025, with 120 households across the province. The data collected covered the socioeconomic characteristics of the households, the main activities of the respondents, the methods of acquiring camels, the objectives of camel farming, and the various constraints encountered by the herders. The results show that camel farming is primarily practiced by men (75%), the majority of whom are married (58.34%). The main objectives of this farming are selling the animals (65%) and self-consumption (20%). The study also revealed that herders face several types of constraints, including environmental, health, security and conflict-related, socio-economic, technical, institutional, and transhumance-related constraints. Animal theft (49%) appears to be one of the major constraints, which explains the strict control of herd movements. Other constraints include disease (45%), water-related constraints (55%), and a lack of support for herders (46%). A thorough understanding of the constraints related to camel herding in this area is an essential step toward improving production systems and reducing the factors hindering the sustainable development of dromedary herding in the Wadi-Fira province.
Abstract: This study aimed to characterize camel farming systems and identify the main constraints faced by herders in the Wadi Fira province, located in eastern Chad. A field survey was conducted from July 10 to October 12, 2025, with 120 households across the province. The data collected covered the socioeconomic characteristics of the households, the main...
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