Archive:: American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

Research Article
A Prototype That Improves the Interpretation of Soil Moisture by Using the BGT-SEC Z2 Sensor

Abel Quevedo-Nolasco, Graciano-Javier Aguado-Rodriguez^*

Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

Pages: 317-324

Received: 2 August 2024

Accepted: 24 August 2024

Published: 6 September 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241205.11

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Abstract: The amount of water required to irrigate, is essential in agricultural planning. In Mexico the water required for irrigation is generally not estimated when it is carried out despite several estimation methods being available (direct and indirect). However, some methods can be very expensive, requiring preparation time to use them or time to obtain... Show More

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Research Article
Economic Efficiency of Potato Production by Smallholder Farmers in West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region Ethiopia

Beriso Bati^*

Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

Pages: 325-339

Received: 17 June 2023

Accepted: 7 December 2023

Published: 11 September 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241205.12

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Abstract: This study investigated Economic Efficiency of Potato Production in West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 117 respondents randomly selected from designated locations in West Arsi Zone. A stochastic production frontier function was fitted to the sample households. The result revealed that t... Show More

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Research Article
Introduction and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera (Lam) Growth in Two Districts of Bale Zone, Oromia Region, Southeast Ethiopia

Wondmagegn Bekele^*, Bikila Mengistu, Hirpha Abebe

Issue: Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024

Pages: 340-345

Received: 19 April 2024

Accepted: 14 May 2024

Published: 11 September 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20241205.13

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Abstract: Moringa oleifera is one of the most important plants which has to be introduced, conserved and promoted for its social, economic and environmental benefits. Study was conducted aimed to introduce M. oleifera through evaluating its growth performance under the field condition of mid-altitude areas of Bale, Ethiopia. The experiment was laid-out using... Show More

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