Inmost parts of Ethiopia ,the dependency of farming is extremely high ,with 90% of the population being totally dependent on agriculture.Farm productivity is low- a result of lack of agricultural input, outdated farming methods,deforestation, overgrazing,soil erosion, widespread land degradation, uncertain land tenure, and recurent droughts, all in combination with high population pressure.the land is managed by millions of smallholders. So to understand the situation fully, it is necessary to uderstand the individual farmers situation.
Publication year
2005
Language
English
Keywords
land management, soil fertility, water management, soil conservation, community involvement, trees, fodder
Geographic
Ethiopia
