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Item Impact evaluation of the Livestock and Irrigation Value Chains for Ethiopian Smallholders (LIVES) project(Report, 2018-10-30) Gebremedhin, Berhanu; Woldehanna, Mengistu; Tegegne, AzageItem The role of crossbreed cow adoption on farm productivity and technical efficiency in Ethiopia(Poster, 2018-09-19) Adane-Mariami, Z.; Nuppenau, E.-A.; Gebremedhin, Berhanu; Tegegne, AzageItem Improving on-farm water management by introducing wetting front detectors to small scale irrigators in Ethiopia(Conference Paper Abstract, 2016) Schmitter, Petra S.; Haileslassie, Amare; Dessalegn, Yigsaw; Chali, A.; Tilahun, S.; Langan, Simon J.; Barron, JennieSmallholder irrigation to improve food security in the dry season as well as economic and demographic growth within Ethiopia is developing rapidly. However, the long term sustainability of increased irrigated production, together with degradation of soils (and associated water bodies) may be irreparably damaged by inappropriate watering schedules. In irrigation schemes, over-irrigation results in periodic water scarcity issues and in some cases sodicity. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether using wetting front detectors (WFD), a simple mechanical irrigation advice tool, would give farmers the right knowledge on when and how much to irrigate. Therefore, improving sustainable on-farm water management without negatively affecting crop and water productivity while fostering a more equitable water distribution within the scheme. The study, conducted in different regions of Ethiopia, covered various agro-ecological zones and soil conditions with over 200 farmers irrigating cereals or vegetables. Farmers and water user associations were trained on using the WFD to irrigate and distribute water within the scheme. Irrigation and crop performance was evaluated against control plots, having the same crop variety and management but traditional irrigation practices. Reduction in applied irrigation volume due to the WFD differed within and between sites due to furrow length, soil texture and farmer experience. Although yield increases were highly variable between farmers due to differences in farm management and crop variety cultivated, there was a positive effect of WFD on water productivity. Water productivity on average increased by 9 % whereas yields for the different crops increased between 13 and 17 %. In some cases the volume of water saved could double the cropped area. The reduction of irrigation events, when using the WFD, led to labour saving (up to 11 working days per ha) and fuel saving (between 50 and 150 US$ per ha). In both sites, farmers positively evaluated the scheduling tool, acknowledging that they learned to save water without negatively impacting crop productivity. The study showed that by providing access to when and how much to irrigate, farmers can positively adjust their on-farm water management resulting in more sustainable usage of their natural resources.Item Livestock and Irrigation Value Chains for Ethiopian Smallholders presentation template(Template, 2016-04-26) International Livestock Research InstituteItem LIVES first progress report April 1, 2012–March 31, 2013(Report, 2013-03-31) International Livestock Research InstituteItem LIVES fifth progress report October 1, 2014–March 31, 2015(Report, 2015-03-31) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Use and management of agricultural knowledge centers: A report of refresher training for AKC managers, Desse, 5-7 October 2015 and Hawassa, 4-6 November 2015(Report, 2015-11-30) Lemma, M.; Tesfaye, B.Item LIVES fourth progress report April 1, 2014–September 30, 2014(Internal Document, 2014-09-30) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Guideline to construct Ethio-ribrab beehive(Extension Material, 2015-03-30) Bezabih, G.; Godifey, G.; Tesfay, Y.; Woldemariam, D.; Tilahun, H.Item LIVES third progress report October 1, 2013–March 31, 2014(Report, 2014-03-31) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Use and management of agricultural knowledge centers for Amhara and Tigray: Training report, South Wollo Zone, Dessie, 14-15 June 2014(Report, 2014-06-15) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Basic business skills (BBS) training of trainers training report(Report, 2014-07-08) Legesse, D.Item Use and management of agricultural knowledge centers for Oromia and SNNP: Training Report, Lume district, East Shoa zone, Mojo, 24-25 June 2014(Report, 2014-06-25) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Gender mainstreaming facilitation training for zonal and district level public sector staff, 19 May-20 June 2014(Report, 2014-07-08) Tesema, E.Item Establishing and strengthening irrigation water users associations (IWUAs) in Ethiopia: A manual for trainers(Manual, 2014-11-30) Lemperiere, Philippe; Hagos, Fitsum; Lefore, Nicole; Haileslassie, Amare; Langan, Simon J.Item World Milk Day: Report on the 14th World Milk Day Celebration, Hawassa, SNNPRS, Ethiopia, 30 June 2014(Report, 2014-06-30) International Livestock Research InstituteItem LIVES second progress report April 1, 2013–September 30, 2013(Report, 2013-09-30) International Livestock Research InstituteItem LIVES first annual workplan—August 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 (draft)(Internal Document, 2012-08-01) International Livestock Research InstituteItem LIVES second annual workplan—April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (draft)(Internal Document, 2013-04-01) International Livestock Research Institute