June 2012

Farmers’ evaluation of integrated soil fertility management methods in Northern Kasungu Central Malawi

There has been extensive recognition of the necessity to rejuvenate the fertility of soils for sustainable agricultural productivity, food security, household income and poverty alleviation in sub-Saharan Africa.  In 2007, laboratory analytical results of the soils from Mkanakhoti extension area of Kasungu District, Central Malawi, indicated low levels of N, P and organic carbon (OC) and sandy texture....

Author(s): Austin Tenthani Phiri, Wezi Grace Mhango, Joyce Prisca Njoloma, George Yobe Kanyama-Phiri and Max William Lowole

June 2012

Agricultural education and technical competency of development agents in Ethiopia

Agricultural education is basic to the development and maintenance of competency of development agents. The purpose of this research was to explore and describe empirically the perceived competency level of agricultural development agents working in four districts of North Gondar Administrative zone. A descriptive survey type of research was conducted to determine competency level and training needs of 100 development...

Author(s): Degsew Melak and Workneh Negatu