African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6853

Review

Agricultural intensification in Ethiopia: Review of recent research

Logan Cochrane
  • Logan Cochrane
  • 10610 Sherman Dr. Lake Country, BC Canada.
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  •  Received: 02 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 June 2014
  •  Published: 29 July 2014

Abstract

This review of research presents recent agricultural studies conducted in Ethiopia. After a brief contextualization of the discourse regarding agricultural research globally, material specific to Ethiopia is discussed in themes, synthesizing the types of findings, summarizing the trends and highlighting knowledge gaps. A review of this nature makes diverse research results available and accessible, facilitates knowledge translation and enables researchers to identify areas for future research.

 

Key words: Ethiopia, agriculture, intensification, diversification.