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Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Research Article

Socio-Economic Status of Fennel Growers in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan

Shivraj Singh Dhakad^*, Vikash Mishra, Pooja Chahar, Rakesh Kumar Kulshreshta, Ranvijay Singh

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 68-75

Received: 1 January 2026

Accepted: 15 January 2026

Published: 30 March 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.11

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Abstract: The study was conducted during the year 2020–21 in Veerampura village of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan, with the objective of assessing the socio-economic status of fennel growers and estimating the costs and returns associated with fennel cultivation across different farm sizes. The area falls under the flood-prone Eastern Plain Zone (3B) of Rajas... Show More

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Review Article

Empirical Literature Review on Determinants of Farmers' Access to Agricultural Credit in Ethiopia

Lemma Gutema^*

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 76-82

Received: 8 March 2026

Accepted: 25 March 2026

Published: 7 April 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.12

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Abstract: Agriculture plays a fundamental role in Ethiopia’s economy, serving as the main source of livelihood for a large proportion of the rural population. The sector contributes significantly to employment, food supply, and income generation. Nevertheless, its overall performance remains constrained by several structural challenges, among which limited a... Show More

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Research Article

Determinants of Improved Maize Variety Adoption and Its Impact on Smallholder Farm Productivity Evidence from Gesha Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia

Netsanet Gizaw^*, Mathiwos Kifle

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 83-95

Received: 19 January 2026

Accepted: 23 March 2026

Published: 13 April 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.13

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Abstract: Despite the availability of improved maize varieties in Ethiopia, adoption among smallholder farmers remains uneven, contributing to persistent yield gaps. This study investigates the determinants of improved maize variety adoption and its impact on smallholder farm productivity in Gesha Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia. Using cross-sectional household s... Show More

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Research Article

The Role of Climate-Smart Agricultural Lending in Improving Food Security in Palestine: An Empirical Study of Sustainable Rural Finance

Haroon Mohammed Alataweneh^*

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 96-100

Received: 21 January 2026

Accepted: 10 February 2026

Published: 13 April 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.14

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Abstract: Food security in Palestine is increasingly threatened by climate change, water scarcity, political instability, and limited access to appropriate agricultural finance. Smallholder farmers face growing production risks while lacking the financial capacity to invest in resilient and sustainable farming systems. Climate-smart agricultural lending (CSA... Show More

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Research Article

Nematicidal Potential of Neem (Azadirachtaindica A. Juss) Based Products Against Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and Yield Enhancement in Tomato

Mohammed Iqbal Faruk^*, Shamim Akhter, Rummana Islam, Ferdous-E-Elahi, Tasfia Hassan Tabassum, Alamgir Siddiky

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 101-110

Received: 30 September 2025

Accepted: 18 November 2025

Published: 23 April 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.15

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Abstract: Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is one of the most destructive soil-borne pathogens that severely affect tomato (Solanumlycopersicum L.) production worldwide including Bangladesh, causing significant yield losses. The present study was conducted to evaluate the nematicidal potential of neem (Azadirachtaindica A. Juss) based products for ... Show More

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Research Article

Environmental and Economic Role of Community Protected Area with Integration of Management Practices and Protein Bank in West Arsi Zone Oromia Region Ethiopia

Meseret Tilahun^*, Gemeda Terfassa

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 111-116

Received: 23 February 2026

Accepted: 10 April 2026

Published: 29 April 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.16

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Abstract: This study explored how community-based protected areas in the West Arsi Zone of Oromia, specifically Negele Arsi sub-district, can be strengthened environmentally and economically through the integration of protein bank trees and improved management practices. The main purpose was to assess the ecological and economic advantages of incorporating p... Show More

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Review Article

Review on the Contribution of Agricultural Advisory Services in Improving Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihood in Ethiopia

Disasa Ararsa^*, Tesfaye Tura

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026

Pages: 117-128

Received: 21 February 2026

Accepted: 3 June 2026

Published: 23 June 2026

DOI: 10.11648/j.sda.20260102.18

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Abstract: In Ethiopia, Agricultural advisory services play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity, resilience, and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. This review synthesizes recent empirical and theoretical evidence on the contributions of advisory services to agricultural development, technology adoption, and livelihood improvement. Using... Show More

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