Weed Species Diversity, Distribution and Infestation Trend in Small Scale Irrigated Vegetable Production Area of Mid-Rift-Valley of Ethiopia

Mid rift valley of east Shewa, Ethiopia is among the potential commercial irrigated intensive vegetable production areas [1] supplying a variety of vegetables to every corners of the country. Onion, tomato, maize, kale, hot pepper, watermelon, green bean and head cabbage are among the major vegetable crops widely produced for national and local markets. Okra, cucurbit and sweet melon are also cultivated on small plots. This created a potential job opportunity that result in drifting of job seekers to the area from all parts of the country.