Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2593-9173
ISSN: 2593-9173
Department of Natural Resources Management, Wachemo University, Hosaena, Ethiopia
Research Article
Apple Production and Soil Fertility Management by Smallholder Farmers in Sentele Watershed in Southern Ethiopia
Author(s): Getachew Beyene*, Nigussie Dechassa, Alemayehu Regassa and Lemma Wogi
Production of apple (Malus domestica Borkh) has been promoted in Ethiopia owing to suitable agro-ecology in
the highlands of the country with the aim of improving farmers’ income and livelihoods. However, achievements
from apple production have so far remained minimal due to a number of constraints. Low soil fertility and its
management are major factors that constrain productivity of the crop in the country. Therefore, this research was
conducted to understand the status of apple production and identify soil fertility problems as well as soil fertility
management practices that apple producing smallholder farmer conduct in Sentele watershed of southern Ethiopia.
A survey of 120 apple growing households (HHs) was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire from three
purposely selected villages in three districts of the region. The districts, vi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2593-9173.22.12.483