Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekdela Amba University, Tuluawlia, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Does Small-Scale Irrigation have Impact on Food Security Outcomes? Evidence from Southern Tigray, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Kebede Manjur, Gebrehiwot Woldegebrial, Moges Girmay* and Workie Sahlu
  
  Introduction: The livelihood of rural households in Ethiopia depends on subsistence and rain-fed oriented agriculture. However, erratic rain and prevalence of drought in the country make agricultural production a challenge. To counter this problem, use of the available water resources for irrigation development is the most promising option. Objective: Therefore, this study examines the impact of small-scale irrigation on household food security in Emba Alaje district of Southern Tigray zone, Tigray regional state. Methodology: A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select sample households. The study was mainly based on the primary data that were collected from 137 randomly selected rural households (67 irrigation users and 70 non-users) from 2 kebelle of the district. The data were analyzed.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.23.13.266

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