Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 488

Review

Land degradation and possible mitigation measures in Ethiopia: A review

Belay Asnake
  • Belay Asnake
  • Joint Emergency Operation (JEOP), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 15 March 2023
  •  Accepted: 17 September 2023
  •  Published: 31 January 2024

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