Background: Adequate nutrition during the first five years of life is critical for optimal physical and cognitive development. In low-resource settings, complementary foods are often nutritionally inadequate, contributing to childhood malnutrition. Objective: This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31342
Background: Soybean (Glycine max) is an essential leguminous crop, highly valued for its nutritional and economic benefits. In Ethiopia, it holds promise for addressing malnutrition and food insecurity. This study assesses the physicochemical, functional, and anti-nutritional pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i11782
A field experiment was conducted in Gode, Kelafo, Jarati, and Dolo Ado experimental fields of the Somali region of eastern Ethiopia to evaluate the effects of seeding rate and inter-row spacing, as well as their interaction, on the performance of irrigated rice (Oryza sativa L.)....
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31341
Abdi Mohamed Ali, Mahamed Dol Ateye & Abdimalik Ali Ibrahim·Advances in Research·2025
Background: Livestock productivity in agro-pastoral systems is often constrained by feed shortages, which limits animal growth, reproduction, and overall production. Developing and integrating improved forage crops is a key strategy to address this challenge and enhance sustainab...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31333
This study was conducted in Adadle District, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia, to evaluate participatory sheep and goat fattening using improved forage-based supplementary feeding for yearlings. Twenty-seven model agro-pastoralists, each with ten yearlings, five Black Head Somali...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2025/v26i6715
This study was conducted to characterize the prevalent agroforestry practices and assess the common fruit tree management techniques in Erer District, Sitti Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia. The research employed a multistage sampling technique, selecting 114 households (57 adopters...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31366
Haricot bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a vital legume crop in Ethiopia, serving as a key source of protein, energy, and income for smallholder farmers. This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance, yield, and yield-related traits of six nationally released haricot...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31362
A study on the diversity of wild edible fruits and their traditional uses for local livelihood was conducted in the Dollo, Korahay, and Nogob zones of the Somali region, Ethiopia. The main objectives were to assess the abundance, dominance, and diversity of wild edible fruit spec...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31360
Background: In arid and semi-arid regions, such as the Denan district, access to quality forage is a major constraint to sustainable livestock production. Enhancing forage availability through improved technologies is essential, particularly under irrigation-fed systems where wat...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31358
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a critical food security crop and a key source of income for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. Despite its potential to produce high yields on limited land and within a short growing period, potato production in lowland areas remains limited due to...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31347
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important cereal crops worldwide, serving as a staple food and a vital source of dietary energy. In Ethiopia's Somali Region, however, maize production remains limited due to several constraints, notably the lack of access to improved variet...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31346
This comprehensive review delves into the nutritional composition, utilization, and processing techniques of haricot beans, also known as common beans or kidney beans. Beginning with an examination of the significance of legumes, particularly in addressing protein deficiencies in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5646
Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) is a valuable oilseed crop widely grown across temperate and subtropical regions for its nutritional, industrial, and economic importance. Despite its potential, linseed remains underutilized and under-researched in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, where...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31350
Abdi Mohamed Ali, Abdulahi Gas Omer, Fatumo Mohamud Samale & Mahamed Dol Ateye·Advances in Research·2025
This study was conducted in the Goljano district, Fafan Zone, to evaluate and demonstrate the productivity of modern beekeeping technologies. A Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Research and Extension Group (PAPREG) was established, comprising 25 members with prior experience in beekeep...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2025/v26i31343