Search Results - "Abro, Zewdu"

Socioeconomic and health impacts of fall armyworm in Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu, Kimathi, Emily, De Groote, Hugo, Tefera, Tadele, Sevgan, Subramanian, Niassy, Saliou, Kassie, Menale

“…Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this…”
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Pollinator-dependent crops significantly contribute to diets and reduce household nutrient deficiencies in sub-Saharan Africa by Mulungu, Kelvin, Tekelewold, Hailemariam, Abro, Zewdu, Sevgan, Subramanian, Muriithi, Beatrice, Ecuru, Julius, Beesigamukama, Dennis, Kassie, Menale

“…Recent literature highlights the potential of animal pollinator-dependent (PD) crops in enhancing food and nutrition security, although there is a lack of…”
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Community knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding malaria and its control in Jabi Tehnan district, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia by Asale, Abebe, Abro, Zewdu, Enchalew, Bayu, Teshager, Alayu, Belay, Aklilu, Kassie, Menale, Mutero, Clifford Maina

“…Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), community-based malaria education, prompt diagnosis and treatment are key…”
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The combined impact of LLINs, house screening, and pull-push technology for improved malaria control and livelihoods in rural Ethiopia: study protocol for household randomised controlled trial by Asale, Abebe, Kassie, Menale, Abro, Zewdu, Enchalew, Bayu, Belay, Aklilu, Sangoro, Peter O, Tchouassi, David P, Mutero, Clifford M

“…The combined application of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are commonly used malaria interventions that target…”
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The potential economic benefits of controlling trypanosomiasis using waterbuck repellent blend in sub-Saharan Africa by Abro, Zewdu, Kassie, Menale, Muriithi, Beatrice, Okal, Michael, Masiga, Daniel, Wanda, Gift, Gisèle, Ouedraogo, Samuel, Abah, Nguertoum, Etienne, Nina, Rock Aimé, Mansinsa, Philémon, Adam, Yahaya, Camara, Mamadou, Olet, Pamela, Boucader, Diarra, Jamal, Susana, Garba, Abdoul Razak Issa, Ajakaiye, Joseph Joachim, Kinani, Jean Felix, Hassan, Mohamed Adam, Nonga, Hezron, Daffa, Joyce, Gidudu, Ambrose, Chilongo, Kalinga

“…Trypanosomiasis is a significant productivity-limiting livestock disease in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to poverty and food insecurity. In this paper, we…”
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The impact of beekeeping on household income: evidence from north-western Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu, Kassie, Menale, Tiku, Haymanot Alebel, Taye, Bedaso, Ayele, Zemen Ayalew, Ayalew, Workneh

“…The existing literature acknowledges the benefits of beekeeping as a livelihood diversification strategy and income source for farmers across the world…”
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Farmers’ Perceptions of Maize Production Constraints and the Effects of Push–Pull Technology on Soil Fertility, Pest Infestation, and Maize Yield in Southwest Ethiopia by Sime, Mekonnen, Ballo, Shifa, Abro, Zewdu, Gugissa, Desalegn Amlaku, Mendesil, Esayas, Tefera, Tadele

“…This study aimed to analyze farmers’ perceptions of maize production constraints and determine the effects of push–pull technology (PPT) on crop yield, pest…”
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One size does not fit all: Heterogeneous economic impact of integrated pest management practices for mango fruit flies in Kenya—a machine learning approach by Mulungu, Kelvin, Abro, Zewdu Ayalew, Muriithi, Wambui Beatrice, Kassie, Menale, Kidoido, Miachael, Sevgan, Subramanian, Mohamed, Samira, Tanga, Chrysantus, Khamis, Fathiya

“…Most previous studies evaluating agricultural technology adoption focus on estimating homogeneous average treatment effects across technology adopters…”
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Does Intensive Tillage Enhance Productivity and Reduce Risk Exposure? Panel Data Evidence from Smallholders’ Agriculture in Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu Ayalew, Jaleta, Moti, Teklewold, Hailemariam

“…We analyse the impact of intensity of tillage on wheat productivity and risk exposure using panel household‐plot level data from Ethiopia. In order to control…”
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Yield effects of rust-resistant wheat varieties in Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu Ayalew, Jaleta, Moti, Qaim, Matin

“…Breeding crops for disease resistance is a sustainable approach to reduce yield losses. While significant research on the adoption and impacts of improved crop…”
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Socio-economic and environmental implications of replacing conventional poultry feed with insect-based feed in Kenya by Abro, Zewdu, Kassie, Menale, Tanga, Chrysantus, Beesigamukama, Dennis, Diiro, Gracious

“…The growing scarcity of resources for feed production and environmental concerns highlight the unsustainability of conventional feed sources. Insect farming is…”
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A tale of framing and screening: How health messaging and house screening affect malaria transmission in Ethiopia by Balew, Solomon, Bulte, Erwin, Abro, Zewdu, Asale, Abebe, Mutero, Clifford, Kassie, Menale

“…Malaria is a major public health problem in Africa. Traditional methods of controlling malaria no longer provide adequate protection against transmission, and…”
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Incentivizing and nudging farmers to spread information: Experimental evidence from Ethiopia by Balew, Solomon, Bulte, Erwin, Abro, Zewdu, Kassie, Menale

“…Information does not flow freely through social networks. We use an experiment to study knowledge diffusion about an innovation (integrated pest management,…”
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Policies for Agricultural Productivity Growth and Poverty Reduction in Rural Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu Ayalew, Alemu, Bamlaku Alamirew, Hanjra, Munir A.

“…Increasing the productivity of smallholder agriculture holds the key to poverty reduction. The empirical literature is limited to ascertain the linkages and…”
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The economic, social, and environmental impact of ecologically centered integrated pest management practices in East Africa by Mulungu, Kelvin, Abro, Zewdu, Niassy, Saliou, Muriithi, Beatrice, Picthar, Jimmy, Kidoido, Michael, Subramanian, Sevgan, Mohamed, Samira, Khan, Zeyaur, Hailu, Girma, Kassie, Menale

“…Agricultural pest management faces mounting challenges with increasing pressure to reduce chemical pesticide use while ensuring food security, and…”
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Socioeconomic burden of trypanosomiasis: Evidence from crop and livestock production in Ethiopia by Abro, Zewdu, Fetene, Gebeyehu Manie, Kassie, Menale, Melesse, Tigist Mekonnen

“…This paper estimates the impact of trypanosomiasis on crop‐livestock production, economic loss and poverty in Ethiopia. We use unique panel data to estimate…”
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The potential economic benefits of insect-based feed in Uganda by Abro, Zewdu, Macharia, Ibrahim, Mulungu, Kelvin, Subramanian, Sevgan, Tanga, Chrysantus Mbi, Kassie, Menale

“…Black soldier fly farming is gaining traction globally as a strategy for recycling organic waste into high-quality proteins and fat for feed and organic…”
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Socioeconomic and health impacts of fall armyworm in Ethiopia by Zewdu Abro, Emily Kimathi, Hugo De Groote, Tadele Tefera, Subramanian Sevgan, Saliou Niassy, Menale Kassie

“…Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this…”
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