Impact of brewery sludge application on heavy metal build-up, translocation, growth and yield of bread wheat ( L.) crop in Northern Ethiopia.

In a field study, the impact of different levels of brewery sludge (BS) enrichment on L. (wheat plants) was examined in terms of growth, yield, heavy metal absorption, and potential health risks linked to plant consumption. Using a randomized complete block design with seven treatments and three blocks, the study showed that applying up to 12 t ha brewery sludge significantly improved all agronomic parameters (except harvest index) compared to control and mineral-fertilized soil.

Effects of brewery sludge on soil chemical properties, trace metal availability in soil and uptake by wheat crop, and bioaccumulation factor.

Brewery sludge is the solid residue obtained from agro-industrial processing. It is possible to utilize the waste products in an environment friendly and economical way to replace mineral fertilizer due to its sufficient macronutrients and organic carbon content. However, its use is limited due to heavy metal concentration that may contaminate crops and then the food chain.

Assessment on post-harvest losses of tomato ( Mill.) in selected districts of East Shewa Zone of Ethiopia using a commodity system analysis methodology.

One of the main challenges facing Ethiopia today is to ensure food security for its rapidly growing population. Although Ethiopia's production is much lower than the national demand, there are high post-harvest food losses. In meeting a country's food demand, increasing production by itself is not enough unless what has been produced is properly managed.