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Zemenu Awoke Andualem1,2, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha3, Ebrahim Esa Hassen4

  • 1Department of Natural Resource Management, Gambella University, Gambella, Ethiopia. zemenuawoke@yahoo.com.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|June 26, 2025

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Summary
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Watershed management in Ethiopia significantly improved crop yield potential and plant growth, particularly with bio-physical interventions. Soil and water conservation techniques enhanced soil moisture and nutrient retention, boosting agricultural productivity.

Keywords:
Crop yieldCrop yield attributeLand degradationOne-way ANOVAWatershed management

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Agronomy

Background:

  • Land degradation is a major challenge in Ethiopia, impacting agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.
  • Since the 1980s, various land management practices have been implemented to combat degradation and enhance productivity.
  • Watershed management is a key strategy for sustainable land use and improved agricultural outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impacts of watershed management on crop yield potential in the Yezat watershed, Ethiopia.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different land management interventions on crop growth and yield attributes.
  • To provide evidence-based insights for optimizing agricultural practices in degraded areas.

Main Methods:

  • Crop yield data collected from 45 fixed plots and 346 household surveys.
  • Statistical analysis including one-way ANOVA, post hoc tests, and paired-samples t-tests.
  • Comparison of crop yield and attributes across physical, bio-physical, and control farmlands.

    • Main Results:

    • Bio-physical watershed management significantly increased teff plant height and spike length compared to physical treatments and control areas.
    • Aboveground biomass, straw yield, and overall crop yields were significantly enhanced by both physical and bio-physical watershed management interventions.
    • Improvements are attributed to soil and water conservation (SWC) techniques enhancing soil moisture and nutrient retention.

    Conclusions:

    • Watershed management, especially bio-physical approaches, positively impacts crop yield potential and agricultural productivity in the Yezat watershed.
    • SWC techniques implemented through watershed management are crucial for mitigating soil erosion and improving soil moisture availability.
    • The study highlights the effectiveness of integrated watershed management for sustainable agriculture and enhanced rural livelihoods in Ethiopia.