January 2026

Emerging common bean marketing and household participation in pastoral areas of Borana Zone, Southern Oromia State, Ethiopia

The study aimed to identify common bean marketing, factors responsible for market participation, and supply in the Borana zone. A survey research design was adopted based on a sample size of 136 randomly selected households and other market actors. Among these households, 78.67% do not market their produce, with only 15% of the total common bean production being sold. Producers retain 76% of the final price, resulting...

Author(s): Belay Biru Gabisa  

January 2026

Soil quality assessment for agricultural and environmental sustainability in Northern Borno, Nigeria

Soil quality underpins agricultural productivity, environmental health, and food security, yet in dry sub-humid regions such as Borno State, Nigeria, soils face growing risks of degradation and contamination. This study assessed the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils to evaluate spatial variability, contamination levels, and implications for sustainable land use. Soil samples were analyzed for...

Author(s): Jibrin Musa Dibal, Ibrahim Zannah Talha, Muhammad Sani and Ahmed Bunu