Bean Production Research Articles

Seasonality of associations between production of indigenous foods and food security status of mother-child dyads in Kisumu County, Kenya

BackgroundFood insecurity is a major predicament for rural populations, especially mothers and children, whose livelihoods are often dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Indigenous foods have the potential of mitigating food insecurity as they can thrive in poor agro-ecological conditions. However, the associations between indigenous food production and food security status of mothers and children drawn from rural contexts has not been expansively assessed. Food insecurity evident by high food poverty rates remain high in Kisumu County due to over-reliance on food imports from other counties. The objective of the study was to assess seasonality in associations between production of selected indigenous foods (kidney beans, soya beans, millet, cassava, sweet potatoes, groundnuts, green grams, cow peas, amaranth leaves, spider plant leaves, black night shade leaves, mangoes, guavas, lime, and tamarind) and food security status of mothers and children during planting and harvesting seasons.MethodsWe used a longitudinal study design adopting both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A structured questionnaire assessed production of selected indigenous foods in the sampled households, Household Food Insecurity Access Scale for mother’s food security status and Prevalence of Underweight for children’s food security status. Ordinal logistic regression was used to derive odds ratio (OR), which assessed strength of associations between dependent variables (mother’s and children’s food security status) and independent variables (production of selected indigenous foods). Significance was determined at α ≤ 0.05.ResultsResults demonstrated that during planting season, production of kidney beans decreased the odds of mothers being severely food insecure by 53% (OR = 0.469, 95% CI = 0.228–0.964, p = 0.039). In the same season, sorghum production demonstrated 3.5 times increase in odds of children being severely food insecure (OR = 3.498, 95% CI = 1.454–8.418, p = 0.005). During harvesting season, production of kidney beans was associated with a 62% reduction in the odds of children being severely food insecure (OR = 0.379, 95% CI = 0.190–0.754, p = 0.006).ConclusionsProduction of some of the selected indigenous foods demonstrated significant odds of predicting mother’s and children’s food security status across both study seasons. An intervention-based study approach that would best establish causal associations of indigenous food production and food security status is recommended.

Performance of Common Bean Cultivated in Succession to Cover Crops

Purpose: The present research aims to evaluate the biomass production and nutrient uptake by different cover crops, as well as to verify the effects of straw on bean productivity. Method: The experimental design was completely randomized, consisting of sowing beans on straw four cover crops (Crotalaria ochroleuca, Pigeon pea, Mucuna gray and Lab-lab) + control, with five replications. Results and conclusion: The Pigeon pea species has great potential for dry matter production and ability to absorb and accumulate phosphorus in the leaves in full bloom. The straw of the species Crotalaria ochroleuca, Pigeon pea and Mucuna cinza contributed significantly to the productivity of common bean cultivated in succession, as well as represent an alternative to reduce the dependence on synthetic fertilizers and increase the sustainability of agricultural systems. Implications of the research: The search for maintaining or increasing crop production through the adoption of conservation practices with emphasis on the cultivation of cover crop species is emphasized as an efficient strategy for nutrient cycling, improving soil health and increasing productivity with sustainability assumptions. Originality/value: The results obtained in this study are relevant to the scientific community, contributing to the training of educators and development of students, especially in the area of agricultural and environmental sciences, serving as a scientific basis for the regional technological process.

Influence of Environment by Spacing and Phosphorus Fertilizer Interaction on the Productivity of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) in the Major Nitisol Production Areas in Ethiopia

Though Faba bean is an important pulse crop grown in the highlands of Ethiopia, its productivity is far below its potential due to several constraints, such as optimum plant density and fertilizer rates meant for major faba bean growing areas. Hence, a field experiment was conducted to determine the appropriate seeding and fertilizer rates for faba bean production at Holeta, Jima, Kulumsa, and Sinana areas during the 2019 to 2021 main cropping seasons. Factorial combinations of phosphorus fertilizer (23, 46, and 69 kg P2O5/ha), intra-row spacing (7, 10, and 13 cm), and inter-row spacing (30, 40, and 50 cm) were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Due to the non-homogeneity of variances across locations, a separate combined ANOVA was done for Kulumsa and Jimma that were found homogeneous. Similarly, a separate combined ANOVA over years was done for Holeta. On the other hand, Sinana's two-year data lacked homogeneity across years and with either of the other testing sites. Hence, results of each year presented. Based on the ANOVA results, the lowest fertilizer rates of 23 kg P2O5/ha together with 10 cm intra-row spacing and 40 cm inter-row spacing, were found to be optimum for the study areas around Kulumsa and Jimma while, the highest fertilizer rate of 69 kg P2O5/ha together with 10 cm intra-row spacing and 40 cm inter-row spacing, were found to be economically optimal for faba bean production in West Shewa acidic nitisols. On the other hand, to get reliable results, the experiment should be repeated at least once in one growing season at Sinan testing sites.

Verification of Vermicompost Technology on Faba Bean Production at Welmera District, Birbo Watershed, Central Highlands of Ethiopia

Vicia faba, usually known as faba bean, which is commonly cultivated as a crop for human consumption, is the world’s leading source of protein. However, due to the low availability of basic cations, excess of hydrogen and aluminium in exchangeable forms, soil fertility limits its productive potential. Thus, this verification trial was intended to show the effects of Vermicompost technology on faba bean production, productivity and soil properties improvement on Nitisol of Birbo watershed in Welmera district in 2020/23. This verification work indicated that vermicompost application had contributed to the improvement of soil’s chemical properties and yields of faba bean, even if statistically non-significant results were observed. Soil chemical properties like pH, TN and OC were observed due to their application. From this study it is concluded that fifty per cent of nitrogen (0.47 ton ha-1) from Vermicompost and fifty per cent of nitrogen from urea would be recommended to be applied in the areas which have the same agro-ecology and soil properties as Welmera Districts.

Analisis Regresi Pengaruh Kemasan, Harga, dan Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kopi Wangi

Multiple regression analysis, Price, Packaging, Purchase decisions, Promotion. The fragrant coffee product is a coffee bean product from Excelsa coffee beans produced by PT In the marketing strategy carried out by PT The aim of this research is to improve the branding strategy for fragrant coffee products produced by PT This research collected data using a questionnaire with 5 Likert scales with an accidental sampling method of 100 respondents. The research methods used are multiple linear regression analysis, Kolmogorov test, heteroscedasticity test, multicollinearity test, linearity test using SPSS software. The research results obtained on the packaging variable have a value of 0.023<0.05 and the price variable has a value of 0.041<0.05, which means it has a significant influence on purchasing decisions. Meanwhile, the promotion variable has a value of 0.146>0.05, so it does not have a significant influence on the decision to purchase fragrant coffee products. This research also provides suggestions for overcoming problems found in the research.

Sustainable yard long bean production through introduction of high yielding new variety Arka Managala

Sustainable yard long bean production through introduction of high yielding new variety Arka Managala

Assessing performance of simplified bioassays for soil-borne pathogens in smallholder systems of western Kenya.

Soil-borne pathogens cause considerable crop losses and food insecurity in smallholder systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Soil and crop testing is critical for estimating pathogen inoculum levels and potential for disease development, understanding pathogen interactions with soil nutrient and water limitations, as well as for developing informed soil health and disease management decisions. However, formal laboratory analyses and diagnostic services for pathogens are often out of reach for smallholder farmers due to the high cost of testing and a lack of local laboratories. To address this challenge, we assessed the performance of a suite of simplified soil bioassays to screen for plant parasitic nematodes (e.g., Meloidogyne, Pratylenchus) and other key soil-borne pathogens (Pythium and Fusarium). We sampled soils from on-farm trials in western Kenya examining the impact of distinct nutrient inputs (organic vs. synthetic) on bean production. Key soil health parameters and common soil-borne pathogens were evaluated using both simple bioassays and formal laboratory methods across eleven farms, each with three nutrient input treatments (66 samples in total). The soil bioassays, which involved counting galls on lettuce roots and lesions on soybean were well correlated with the abundance of gall forming (Meloidogyne) and root lesion nematodes (e.g., Pratylenchus) recovered in standard laboratory-based extractions. Effectiveness of a Fusarium bioassay, involving the counting of lesions on buried bean stems, was verified via sequencing and a pathogenicity test of cultured Fusarium strains. Finally, a Pythium soil bioassay using selective media clearly distinguished pathogen infestation of soils and infected seeds. When examining management impact on nematode communities, soils amended with manure had fewer plant parasites and considerably more bacterivore and fungivore nematodes compared to soils amended with synthetic N and P. Similarly, Pythium presence was 35% lower in soils amended with manure, while the Fusarium assays indicated 23% higher Fusarium infection in plots with amended manure. Our findings suggest that relatively simple bioassays can be used to help farmers assess soil-borne pathogens in a timely manner, with minimal costs, thus enabling them to make informed decisions on soil health and pathogen management.

Effects of shade tree legumes on cacao biomass and bean yields after 20 years of intercropping in Ivory Coast

Summary The choice of tree species planted with cacao trees is essential for ensuring the efficiency and sustainability of cacao farming systems. This raises the question of the long-term impact of associated tree legumes (ATLs) on cacao bean yields and biomass accumulation. This study was carried out in accordance with four-block randomised experimental design in Divo (Ivory Coast, West Africa). The study involved cacao-Albizia lebbeck (Cacao-Alb) and cacao-Acacia mangium (Cacao-Aca) intercrops and unshaded cacao plots (Control). After 20 years of intercropping, we assessed cacao dendrometry (height, circumference, biomass, and biomass C-stock) and production (number of pods per tree and bean yield at the plot level) as well as soil fertility (soil organic matter (SOM) concentration) at various distances from ATLs (D1:0–1.75 m; D2:3.25–5 m; D3:7–9 m). The distance from the ATLs had no significant effect on the measured cacao dendrometric parameters, except for cacao height. In contrast, the Cacao-Aca association had a negative impact on the SOM concentration (−22%), cacao tree height (−6.15%), and productivity parameters (biomass: −12.4%; bean yield: −43%). However, Cacao-Alb and the Control had no significant differences in terms of SOM, tree biomass, or bean production. Intercropping cacao with the tested tree legumes did not enhance cacao productivity and, in some cases, hindered it, depending on the ATL species. This study highlighted the importance of identifying appropriate shade tree legume species that could be promoted in cacao-based agroforestry systems.

Produção de grãos verdes de feijão-caupi fertirrigado por gotejamento contínuo e pulsado

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of green cowpea beans under conventional fertilization, different fertigation depths, and replacement of crop evapotranspiration (ETc) through continuous and pulse drip irrigation. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with 12 treatments distributed in a 5x2+2 factorial arrangement, with five ETc replacement irrigation depths (40, 60, 80, 100, and 120%), combined with two types of fertigation application (pulse and continuous) plus two additional treatments with pulse (control 1) and continuous (control 2) irrigation at 100% of ETc under conventional fertilization. The analyzed variables were: number of pods, number of grains, fresh and dry mass of pods and grains, and total shoot fresh and dry mass. Cowpea showed a better productive performance at the fertigation depths between 80 and 100% of ETc. Moreover, pulse fertigation promotes higher yields for all production variables analyzed. Regardless of the type of application (pulse or continuous), the productive variables show better results at the fertigation depths estimated for maximum physical efficiency than in the treatments with conventional fertilization and irrigation with a depth of 100% of ETc.

Effects of Integrated Application of Vermicompost and Inorganic Fertilizers on Selected Soil Characteristics and Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) in Dire and Legedadi Watersheds of Ethiopia

The adoption of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) practices can improve soil quality and sustainably increase crop yield while slowing down the rate of ongoing degradation. This research assessed the effects of selected ISFM practices on soil properties at the Dire and Legedadi watersheds, central highlands of Ethiopia, in the 2021 and 2022 cropping seasons. Eight treatments were selected (sole wheat, sole faba bean, 100% recommended NPS + urea fertilizers, 100% recommended vermicompost (VC), wheat with half dose both NPS + urea and VC, wheat and faba bean intercropping with half dose both NPS + urea and VC, wheat and faba bean intercropping with half‐dose NPS + urea fertilizers, and wheat and faba bean intercropping with 50% VC). The treatments were studied on farmers’ fields using a randomized complete block design with three replications. Analysis of variance showed that soil samples collected from each plot indicated significant differences in soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus (Pav), exchangeable bases (Ca2+, Na+, and Kexc), and cation exchange capacity (CEC). Soil pH and moisture showed improvement in combined fertilizers application compared to the preplanting soil sample. A combined application of VC and NPS + urea fertilizers significantly (p < 0.05) increased SOC, Pav, K+, Na+, and CEC compared to the control. A combined application of VC and NPS + urea fertilizers improved the soil quality. The highest TN contents of 0.36% at the Dire site and 0.30% at the Legedadi site were obtained with the full dose VC treatment. Additionally, this treatment resulted in the greatest water‐holding capacity and soil carbon stock at both sites. Similarly, the wheat‐faba bean intercropped plots showed a significant (p < 0.05) effect on the soil carbon stock and sequestration over the control in both study sites. Based on the results of the current study, it can be concluded that the combined application of a half dose of each VC and NPS + urea fertilizers improved most soil physicochemical properties at both sites. This suggests that using a combination of VC and NPS + urea fertilizers can help farmers reduce their inorganic fertilizer needs by 50%.

Factors Influencing Selection and production of Common Bean Cultivars in medium Potential Agro Ecological Zone of Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya

Varietal selection is a key aspect in common bean production in Kenya since different varieties are bred for specific agro ecological conditions. In Kenya, many common bean varieties are found growing under medium agro ecological zones, however, some farmers have been found to grow some bean varieties not suited to preferred ecological zones. The current study was thus carried out to assess the factors that affect varietal selection and production of common beans in medium potential agro ecological zones of Imenti South Sub County, Meru County. The target population was 300 common bean farmers. A sample size of 75 farmers derived from Gaatia, Kathanthatu, Kiambogo and Kiigene villages using Nassiuma Formula. A structured questionnaire was administered to collected data on socioeconomic factors, common bean production systems and agronomic practices. The collected data weresubjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS version 9.4 and Significant means separated using least significant difference at p< 0.05. The findings on socio-economic factors revealed that farmers with higher levels of education produced more beans per unit area. Approximately 10.52 % of the 22.37 % of the farmers with tertiary college education had a production of 1.4 – 1.9 tonnes/ha. Majority (88.16 %) of the farmers applied DAP planting fertilizer,while none of the farmersapplied rock phosphate. Moreover, the highest percentage (34.9 %) of farmers who applied DAP had attained tertiary level education. Most (18.42 %) middle aged farmers did not apply rhizobium inoculant during planting. The most popular production system was mixed cropping (46.7 %) and the least was intercropping (6.59 %). Mixed cropping was highest in farmers who planted GLP 585 (13.33 %) and least in KAT B1 (10.23 %). Sole cropping was highest in Mwitemania (12.0 %) and least in Rose coco (6.58 %). Crop rotation was highest in Rose coco (5.26 %) and least in GLP 585, Mwitemania and KAT B1 (2.63 %). Intercropping was highest in Rose coco (2.63 %) and least in GLP 585, Mwitemania and KAT B1 varieties at (1.32 %).Bean variety KAT B1 despite being bred for semi-arid agro ecological zones, performed fairly well in medium potential agro ecological zones. Bean variety KAT B1 can be recommended for production in medium potential agro ecological zones to enhance common bean production and food security in Kenya.

Effect of Deficit Irrigation Strategies and Fertigation Timing on Yield, Water Productivity and Quality of Green Beans Under Dry Sandy Areas

Effect of Deficit Irrigation Strategies and Fertigation Timing on Yield, Water Productivity and Quality of Green Beans Under Dry Sandy Areas

Exploring the biochemical dynamics in faba bean (Vicia faba L. minor) in response to Orobanche foetida Poir. parasitism under inoculation with different rhizobia strains.

In Tunisia, Orobanche foetida Poir. is considered an important agricultural biotic constraint on faba bean (Vicia faba L.) production. An innovative control method for managing this weed in faba bean is induced resistance through inoculation by rhizobia strains. In this study, we explored the biochemical dynamics in V. faba L. minor inoculated by rhizobia in response to O. foetida parasitism. A systemic induced resistant reaction was evaluated through an assay of peroxidase (POX), polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and phenyl alanine ammonialyase (PAL) activity and phenolic compound and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) accumulation in faba bean plants infested with O. foetida and inoculated with rhizobia. Two rhizobia strains (Mat, Bj1) and a susceptible variety of cultivar Badi were used in a co-culture Petri dish experiment. We found that Mat inoculation significantly decreased O. foetida germination and the number of tubercles on the faba bean roots by 87% and 88%, respectively. Following Bj1 inoculation, significant decreases were only observed in O. foetida germination (62%). In addition, Mat and Bj1 inoculation induced a delay in tubercle formation (two weeks) and necrosis in the attached tubercles (12.50% and 4.16%, respectively) compared to the infested control. The resistance of V. faba to O. foetida following Mat strain inoculation was mainly associated with a relatively more efficient enzymatic antioxidative response. The antioxidant enzyme activity was enhanced following Mat inoculation of the infected faba bean plant. Indeed, increases of 45%, 67% and 86% were recorded in the POX, PPO and PAL activity, respectively. Improvements of 56% and 12% were also observed in the soluble phenolic and H2O2 contents. Regarding inoculation with the Bj1 strain, significant increases were only observed in soluble phenolic and H2O2 contents and PPO activity (especially at 45 days after inoculation) compared to the infested control. These results imply that inoculation with the rhizobia strains (especially Mat) induced resistance and could bio-protect V. faba against O. foetida parasitism by inducing systemic resistance, although complete protectionwas not achieved by rhizobia inoculation. The Mat strain could be used as a potential candidate for the development of an integrated method for controlling O. foetida parasitism in faba bean.

Green Beans (Vigna Radiata L.): Nutrients and Processed Products as Additional Food to Overcome the Malnutrition

The prevalence of malnutrition in Indonesia is high, which is caused by a lack of nutritional intake. Green beans (Vigna Radiata L.) contain various nutrients and processed products can be used as additional food to overcome this problem. This literature study aims to determine the nutritional composition and processed product of green bean. This research method uses a literature review study sourced from Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar and obtained 21 articles. Results: Green beans contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamin and mineral. Green beans can be processed into various food products, one of which is cookies. Conclusion: Processed green bean products contain variety of nutrients and can be used as an alternative additional food to overcome the problem of malnutrition.

Business development strategy of coffee processing in MSMEs scale using BMC approach and SWOT-AHP integration

The coffee agro-industry is a sector that is currently growing rapidly in Indonesia. MSMEs Loca Nusa is one of the coffee producers in Malang City which has the potential to be developed. They sell robusta coffee at low prices and delivered from Dampit, Malang which is known to have the best quality. However, Loca Nusa still experience problems in managing their business. The purpose of this study is to identify internal and external factors, formulate and sequence strategies, and form a new development BMC. This study used SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat), the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) and BMC (Business Model Canvas) approach. The results showed that the position of MSMEs Loca Nusa was in quadrant V (hold and maintain) with product development and market penetration strategies. The result of the AHP ranking showed market as the highest criteria (0.510), the highest goal is that MSMEs can expand the market to increase production figures (0,566), and the highest alternative is expanding the market to coffee shops in Malang by selling roasted bean products with various variations (0,612). The addition of strategy to the upgraded BMC is on key partner elements, value propositions, and channels.

Desenvolvimento histórico da cadeia produtiva de feijão-comum: questões institucionais

This research examines the historical process of forming the common bean production chain in Brazil, discussing deregulation and restructuring processes. During much of Brazil's agricultural history, common beans evolved as an intercropping crop, planted with corn or cassava. The rural exodus process (with two movements, in 1960 and 1980) caused the demand for beans within the country, resulting in higher yields for farmers, which generated the evolution and development of specific technologies for the crop. What is observed is that the chain coordination process was hampered by tax laws, which removed middlemen from the negotiations, and was also hampered by the competition of beans with more competitive products on the international stage.

Shadow prices and the coordination process of the bean production chain

Resumo O objetivo da presente pesquisa é investigar o modelo dos shadow prices na sensibilidade dos preços, nos níveis tecnológicos e produtivos e seus impactos na coordenação da cadeia produtiva de feijão-comum. O modelo dos shadow prices considera o produto marginal da produção de feijão e a capacidade de processamento de duas plantas industriais. Os dados de produção marginal foram levantados nos municípios goianos de Cristalina, Joviânia e Morrinhos, locais onde foi utilizado o sistema de amostragem por conveniência, com a escolha de 50 produtores (20 em Cristalina, 15 em Joviânia, e 15 em Morrinhos). Tais dados foram levantados nos registros das agroindústrias em Cristalina, Goiânia e Joviânia. A capacidade de processamento foi baseada nas plantas industriais localizadas em Cristalina e em Goiânia. Os dados apontam que o nível tecnológico e a oscilação dos preços são os principais causadores de shadow prices, sendo que eles contribuem para a não coordenação da cadeia e a geração de margens excedentes dentro da cadeia produtiva em si. O modelo de shadow prices apresentou boa adequação para a presente análise, indicando que os modelos de coordenação que são adotados são pertinentes para o funcionamento da cadeia produtiva do feijão.

Relative impact of vermiwash against phytophagous insects and growth properties of yardlong bean (<em>Vigna unguiculata</em>)

Due to severe insect infestation, yardlong (Vigna unguiculata) bean expansion and production have been declining in Sri Lanka. This experiment tested the effectiveness of several vermiwash against phytophagous insects in yardlong bean. Ten distinct types of vermiwash were generated by alternately and separately feeding exotic (Eudriluseuginea) and indigenous types earthworm with the specified botanicals, viz. onion and garlic peel, marigold and neem leaves, and the materials given for mass culturing. Eleven treatments including 10 vermiwash and untreated control and three blocks were laid on Randomized Complete Block Design. Since the third week of planting, vermiwashes have been administered to the corresponding plots at weekly intervals. Before each application of treatment, the total number of insects in each treated and untreated plot were carefully counted. ANOVA assessed treatment effects, and Duncan's Multiple Range Test compared mean separation values at 5% significance using SAS software. Plots treated with vermiwash made from indigenous earthworm varieties with garlic peel (1.33), exotic varieties with onion peel (2.33), and native varieties with onion peel (3.00) had the significantly similar fewest epilachna beetles. Further, vermiwash of an indigenous variety with neem leaves, where the maximum yield of yardlong beans was also discovered, had a considerably lower population of epilachna beetles. Furthermore, with the exception of the vermiwash of exotic species with onion peel, practically all treatments were less harmful to ladybird beetles. As demonstrated by this experiment, vermiwash has a beneficial effect on plant development in terms of both plant height and leaf area. Vermiwash made from combining an indigenous species of earthworm with neem leaves was potentially suggested for yardlong bean production since it was both environmentally and economically efficient.

Robusta coffee processing productivity analysis using objective matrix (OMAX) method (Case study at PT Tinkerbels Permata Indah, Bogor, West Java)

PT Tinkerbels Permata Indah is one of the companies engaged in the coffee processing industry. The high market demand for coffee products made from robusta coffee requires PT Tinkerbels Permata Indah to continuously produce more coffee effectively and efficiently. Therefore, companies need to measure productivity to determine the performance of using several inputs to produce output. This research aimed to analyze the productivity level of robusta coffee bean production and to make a proposed improvement plan for PT Tinkerbels Permata Indah. The method used to measure productivity was the objective matrix (OMAX) method. The weight of each criterion was obtained with the help of the pairwise comparison method by filling out a questionnaire by the three experts involved. The results show that the company's highest productivity achievement was 5.893 in April 2022, and the lowest was in September 2022, with a current value of 0.880. Proposed improvements include companies needing to pay attention to their warehouses by maintaining temperature and humidity so that materials are not damaged by warehouse pests, implementing flexible daily hours to reduce wastage of employee work time, implementing an energy-saving culture, conducting energy audits, and implementing machinery maintenance management.

Effect of Applying Mineral Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilizers on N, P, and K Uptake and Use Efficiency of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) on Acidic Soil in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Soil fertility problem is a major constraint to faba bean production in Wolaita Zone in Ethiopia. Hence, a field experiment was conducted in Kokate Marachare sub-district during 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons to determine the optimum N, P, and K fertilizers for enhanced uptake and use efficiency of faba bean. Three rates of N (0, 23, and 46 kg N ha–1), P (0, 46, and 92 kg P2O5 ha–1), and K fertilizer (0, 30, and 60 kg K2O ha–1) were tested using RCBD with three replications. Data on agronomic efficiency (AE), agro-physiological efficiency (APE), apparent recovery efficiency (ARE), and utilization efficiency of N, P, and K nutrients were analyzed. The results revealed N, P, and K uptake efficiency (UE) indices of faba bean were significantly influenced by the main effects of the rate of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers. Thus, applying 23 kg N ha–1, 46 kg P2O5 ha–1, and 30 kg K2O ha–1 resulted higher N, P, and K AE, respectively (33.70 kg kg-1, 13.43 kg kg-1, and 27.32 kg kg-1); PE (76.87 kg kg-1, 104.51 kg kg-1, and 118.83 kg kg-1); APE (40.49 kg kg-1, 104.51 kg kg-1, and 68.07 kg kg-1); ARE (84.48%, 2.00%, and 40.30%); and UE (63.47 kg kg-1, 2.52 kg kg-1, and 56.08 kg kg-1). Therefore, 23 kg N ha–1, 46 kg P2O 5ha–1, and 30 kg K2O ha–1 are recommended for the higher N, P, and K uptake and use efficiency of faba bean.