Publisher: ARARI
ISSN (Online): 2617-5053
ISSN (Print): 2617-5054
BNJAR
Announcements
Submit your research
Login
Search
Home
About Journal
About
Editorial Board
Archives
Currrent Issue
Website
Original Research
2024: Volume: 5 (1)

Evaluation of Locally Available Botanical Extracts for the Management of Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus C.) Insect in Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia

Zemenu Endalew1*, and Gizachew Haylemariam2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


5 views
Original Research
2024: Volume: 5 (1)

Evaluation of smoke treatments for the ripening of banana (Musa spp.) at Metema district, Northwestern Ethiopia

Azeze Wubie Kassa1*, Hayat Yasin Mohamed1 and Tegegne Ashagrie Endalew


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


5 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Participatory on-farm evaluation and demonstration of improved teff (Eragrostis teff (Zucc.) Trotter) varieties in Western Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Mulugeta Alemayehu1*, Yihenew Awoke2 and Daniel Tilahun1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


35 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Enhancing economic significance and yield response of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) through urea and NPS fertilizers application under irrigation in Abergelle, Waghimra, Eastern Amhara

Ewunetie Melak1*, Workat Sebnie1 and Tilahun Esubalew1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


30 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Response of maize to applied nitrogen and phosphorus rates under maize-sweet lupine intercrop system in Northwestern Ethiopia

Alemayehu Assefa1*, Bitwoded Derebe2, Nigatu Gebrie2 and Wudu Getahun2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


50 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Evaluation and characterization of physico-chemical quality parameters of stingless Bee (Apidae Meliponini) honey in Amhara Region

Yesuf Ebrahim1*, Alemu Tsegaye1, Engdaw Malede2 and Ertiban Desale1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


41 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Determinants of exotic chick morbidity and mortality Kept in small-scale commercial chicken farms in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Lissanework Mola1*, Yeshwas Ferede2 and Yechale Teshome2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


18 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of complementary meal blended from pearl millet, sorghum, chickpea, sesame and moringa oleifera

Ayenew Meresa1*, Ayalew Demissew1, Kiber Temesgen1, Getu Tegegne1 and Seifu Yilma1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


22 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (2)

Phenotypic BLUP and drought tolerance indices of stay green introgressed sorghum lines grown under two different water management conditions in Ethiopia

Aemiro Bezabih Woldeyohannes1*, Firew Mekbib2, Setegn Gebeyhu 3 and Mulualm Kassa4


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


39 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Sero Prevalence and associated risk factor of PPR disease in Goats of Bahirdar Zuria District

Zelalem Asmare1*, Habtamu Tasew2 and Yeshwas Ferede2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


28 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Optimization of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Rates for Grain Yield and Quality of Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum L. var Durum) in Koga and Rib irrigation schemes, Northwestern Ethiopia

Agegnehu Shibabaw1*, Bitwoded Derebe1, Yechale Mengie1, Oumer Beshir1, Wudu Getahun1 and Alemayehu Assefa1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


22 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Participatory Evaluation of Some Fish Drying Methods in Tekeze Reservoir Fishery Wag-Himra Zone, Ethiopia

Wubet Biset1*, Melese Mamo1, Alachew Adino1 and Ademe Mihiretu2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


50 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Adaptation and Characterization of Major Pollen and Nectar Source Plants in Wag-Lasta Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Agazhe Tsegaye1*, Alemu Tsegaye1, Addisu Bihonegn2, Ayalew Girmay1, Meresa Lemma1 and Yesuf Ibrahim1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


74 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Participatory variety selection and promotion of improved tef varieties in vertisol areas of North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia

Shumet Chakle1*, and Teklemariam Ayele1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


53 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2023: Volume: 4 (1)

Epidemiological study on incidence and major causes of pre-weaning kid morbidity and mortality of Abergelle goats in Waghemira zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Ayalew Assefa1*, Adane Bahiru2 and Abebe Tibebu2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


78 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Verification and identification of the propagation techniques of native bee forage, "Mentesie" (Becium grandiflorum) in Wag-himra zone Amhara region, Ethiopia

Agazhe Tsegaye1*, Alemu Tsegaye1, Ayalew Girmay1, Addisu Bihonegn2 and Meresa Lemma1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


64 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Effect of pre-sowing treatment techniques on seed germination and early growth performance of Adansonia digitata (L.) seedlings

Abebe Shume1*, Mubarek Eshetie*4, Yonas Belete2, Girma Niguse1, Birhan Wore1, Menale Wondie3, Beyene Belay3, Getu Abebe4, Yekoye Alene1, Amaru Semhagn1 and Sleshi Asmare1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


23 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Participatory variety selection and pre scaling up of farmers preferred improved tef varieties in Bure zuria district of West Gojam zone, Ethiopia

Sewagegne Tariku1*, Misganaw Ferede1, Sefinew Wale1, Atalay Fentahun1, Atinkut Fentahun1, Gedefaw Misganaw1, Yihenew Awoke1, Zigale Dagnaw1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


23 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Effects of Stocking Density on the Growth Performance and Production of Male Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) in Concrete Ponds Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Haimanot Mulugeta1*, Alayu Yalew1 and Gashaw Tilahun2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


28 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Effects of fertilizer rate and spacing on growth and seed yield of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia

Agegnehu Shibabaw1*, Bitwoded Derebe1, Nigatu Gebrie1, Umer Beshir1, Wudu Getahun1 and Alemayehu Assefa1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


23 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Malt barley based cropping system intensification for improving food security through double cropping and nitrogen fertilization

Adamu Molla


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


15 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Scenario-based land management options for the highland of Ethiopia: a decision support tool to implement rural land use plans

Menale Wondie1*, Wolde Mekuria2, Dagninet Amare1 and Klaus Katzensteiner3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


23 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (2)

Screening of Bread Wheat (Triticium astivum L.) Genotypes against Septoria tritici Blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) in North Gondar, Ethiopia

Yohannes Kefale1*, Merkuz Abera2 and Yohannes Azene1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


26 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Effect of Intercropping Sorghum and lowland Pulses on the Sorghum based cropping system in the Moisture Deficit Areas of Belessa, Central Gondar Ethiopia

Masresha Gashaw*, Tesfaye Jorgie and Tsedalu Jemberu


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


24 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Tomato Varieties at Koga Irrigation Scheme, Northwestern Ethiopia

Tigist Genanaw1*, Dagninet Amare1 and Dereje Abebe1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


16 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Studying causes of honey bee mass death in western Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Bereket Fekadie1*, Birhan Kassa1, Demelash Dagnaw1, Tessema Aynalem2, Assemu Tesfa1, and Zelalem Asmare1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


31 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Malt Barley Grain Market Participation and Level of Participation by Smallholder Farmers in North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region: A Heckman Two-Stage Model Approach

Dejene Mamo1, Workalemahu Tasew2, and Beneberu Tefera1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


31 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Feedlot Performance and Physicochemical Composition of Meat for Highland Zebu Bull Fed on Different Levels of Concentrate to Roughage Ratio

Beyadglign Hunegnaw1*, Wondimeneh Mekonnen1, Shigdaf Mekuriaw1, Adebabay Adane1, Mekonnen Tilahun1, Simegnew Tamir1, Belayneh Lulie1, Desalegn Aychew1, Zelelam Asmera1, Adebabay Kebede1, Likawent Yeheyis2 and Tesfaye Alemu3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


21 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Characterization of Fish Production, Marketing and Consumption in Western Amhara Region

Yibeltal Aragaw1*, Erkie Asmare1, and Tigist Genanew1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


32 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Maternal immunoglobulin in the serum of newborn lambs and its relation with neonatal survival

Derib Aydefruhim1*, Chekol Demis1, Yeshitila Wondifira1, Firdawok Ayele1, Eniyiew Alemnew1, and Tadiwos Asfaw1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


20 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2022: Volume: 3 (1)

Agronomic performance and GGE-biplot analysis of tef genotypes evaluated in multi - environment trials in western Amhara, Ethiopia

Sewagegne Tariku1*, Atalay Fentahun1, Misganaw Ferede1, Atinkut Fentahun1, Gedefaw Misganaw1 and Sefinew Wale1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


25 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Rearing of some plankton species in laboratory conditions for fish larvae as lived feed

Adane Melaku1*, Abrham Amare1, Tizazu Yitayew1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


20 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

The trophic condition of Lake Tana, Ethiopia

Adane Melaku1*, Alayu Yalew1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


29 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Participatory Variety Selection of Improved Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) Varieties at Debube Ari Ditrict, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Temesgen Jerjero1*, Awoke Tadesse1, Anteneh Tadesse1, Tekle Yosef1 and Mulugeta Worku1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


17 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics in Guraferda district, Southwest Ethiopia

1*Henok Tsegaye, 2Yemiru Tesfaye, 2Gezehagn Gelebo, 3Habtemariam Kassa, 3Abdu Abdelkadir, 3Degnet Abebaw and, 4Kebede Gizachew


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


19 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Rural women"s role in agriculture and household workloads: the case of North Shewa Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Abiro Tigabie1*, Beneberu Tefera2, Yehuala Kasa2, Dejene Mamo2 Amsalu Abe2 and Tekilemaryam Ayele2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


24 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Effect of Substitution of Wheat Bran and Soybean Cake Mixture with Dried Breweries Grain on Milk Yield and Composition of Crossbred Dairy Cows Fed Natural Pasture Hay as Basal Diet

Ashenafi Kebede1*, Tesfa Getachew1, Tefera Mekonen1, Beneberu Teferra1 and Liulseged Alemayehu1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


18 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Evaluation of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) varieties for biomass yield and herbage quality under irrigation at Bakelo, north Shewa

Tesfa Getachew1*, Liulseged Alemayehu1, Askale Hailu1, Ashenafi Kebede1, and Tamiru Kibret1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


17 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Comparison of Proximate, Amino acid, Fatty acid Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Meat from Domestic Guinea Fowl, Local and Exotic Chicken Breeds

Getnet Zelleke1*, Mengistu Urge2, Getachew Animut3, Wondmeneh Esatu4, Tadelle Dessie4, Yue Yaojing 5 and Adebabay Kebede6


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


22 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Influence of blended fertilizer rates on the tuber yield of Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) on acid soils in Semen Ari District, Southwestern Ethiopia

Shemelis Tesema1, Atinafu Tunebo1*, Merdikios Malla1 and Muhaba Sultan1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


25 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Participatory evaluation of hedgerow leguminous shrub effect on soil loss reduction and alley maize yield in Koshire sub-watershed, Demba Goffa District, Southern Ethiopia

Desta Hamore1*, Degefu Asfaw1 and Redat Aysa1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


15 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Fungicide evaluation for the management stemphylium leaf blight (Stemphylium vesicarium) on onion (Allium cepa L.)

Yitayih Gedefaw1*, Abebe Gezahegn1, and Gebeyehu Wondimu1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


18 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (2)

Biplot evaluation and identification of mega-environments for durum wheat production in the highlands of Amhara Regional State

Molla Mekonnen1*, Getenet Sharie1, Muluken Bayable1, Misganaw Ferede1, Fantaw Abate3, Asheber Baye1, Anemut Tarik1, Agegnehu Mekonnen3, Assaye Birhanu2, Eshetie Abebe1, Amleku Teshager1, Desalew Fentie4, Sefinew Wale1, YasinTaye5, Desalegn Getaneh1, Zelal


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


25 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Effects of Land Management on Soil Carbon stock: The Case of Abagerima Micro-Watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia

Bekalu Bitew1*, Enyew Adgo2, Tadele Amare3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


25 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Effect of Irrigation Regime on Yield and Water Productivity of Maize (Zea Mays) in Lake Tana Basin, North West Ethiopia

Amare Tsige1*, Dires Tewabe1, Atalktie Abebe1, Alebachew Enyew1 and Mulugeta Worku1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


25 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Optimal Allocation of Water and Land Resource Under Deficit Irrigation: The Case of Koga Irrigation Scheme, North West Ethiopia

Amare Tsige Genet1*, Dires Tewabe1 and Alebachewe Eneyewe1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


21 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Towards Livestock Sector Transformation: The Role of Livestock Research Endeavors for Livestock Sector Development in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Likawent Yeheyis1*, Zeleke Tesema2 and Alemu Tarekegn3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


22 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Profitability Analysis of Community-Based Seed Production of Malt Barley and Chick Pea in Northwestern Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Yazie Chanie1*


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


26 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Genetic Dissection of Ren4 Powdery Mildew Resistance Gene Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Based Marker in Grape Vine

Azeze Wubie1* and Tamás Deák2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


19 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2021: Volume: 2 (1)

Yield and Yield Components Response of Faba Bean Varieties to Planting Densities on Highland Vertisols of North Shewa

Mebrate Tamrat1*, Tamado Tana2 and Adamu Molla3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


29 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

Calibration and validation of the CONCEPTS model for predicting gully erosion and evaluating gully control measures in the sub-humid highlands of Ethiopia

Assefa D Zegeye1* and Eddy J Langendoen2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


16 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

Isolation of major Entrobacteriaceae from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Lake Ziway, Ethiopia

Liuel Yizengaw Adnie


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


24 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

Post-weaning growth performance and Kleiber ratio of Boer-Central Highland goat crossbreds supplemented with concentrate diet levels on native pasture

Zeleke Tesema 1*, Mekonnen Tilahun 2, Asres Zegeye 1, and Liuel Yizengaw1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


19 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

Development of form factor function for Eucalyptus camaldulensis in eastern Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

Gezahagn G.1*, Gebeyehu A.1, Hodaddis K.1, Tigabu R.1, Tesfaye T.2 and Khlot G.1


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


22 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

Assessment and identification of the recently observed pathogenic disease and its distribution on Gesho (Rhaminus prinoides) in western Amhara, Ethiopia

Wallelign Zegeye1*, Mosit Walelign1, Menale Wondie2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


20 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (2)

GGE Biplot analysis and agronomic performance of tef genotypes in moisture deficit stress areas of eastern Amhara Regional State

Sewagegne Tariku,1 Atinkut Fentahun1, Gedefaw Misganaw1, Atalay Fentahun1, Tesfaye Alemayehu2, Abiy Legesse 3and Solomon Mitiku4


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


16 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Optimal Sizing of On-Farm Rain Water Harvesting Structure for Supplemental Irrigation

Amare Tsige Genet1*, Seifu Admassu2, Mesenbet Yibeltal2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


44 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Evaluation of Intercropping for the Management of Onion Thrips (Thrips Tabaci) at Ribb and Koga Irrigation Schemes in Western Amhara, Ethiopia

Wallelign Zegeye*, Esmelealem Mihiretu, Minwuyelet Jemberie, Belayneh Alamirew


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


21 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Analysis of Genotype x Environment Interaction in Common Bean (Phaseolous vulgare L.) varieties in Lowland Areas of Amhara Region

Nigussie Kefelegn1, Firew Mekbib2 and Yigizaw Desalegn3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


33 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Investigating The Effect Of Heat Treatment on The Expression Pattern of Different Genes on Cultured Primordial Germ Cells and Gonads in Chicken

Alayu Kidane


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


42 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Resin Secretory Structures of Boswellia Neglecta (Burseraceae) From The Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia

Getabalew T. Reta1* and Motuma F. Tolera2


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


20 views
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
2020: Volume: 1 (1)

Crops Response to Balanced Nutrient Application in Northwestern Ethiopia

Tadele Amare1*, Zerfu Bazie1, Erkihun Alemu1, Asmare Wubet1, Birhanu Agumas2, Mengistu Muche1, Tesfaye Feyisa2 and Desalew Fentie3


Blue Nile Journal of Agricultural Research


28 views