NL Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology
(ISSN: 3048-9679)

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Large-Scale Demonstration of Improved Teff Varieties in Oda Bultum and Chiro Districts, West Hararghe, Ethiopia

Author(s) : Samson Moges Zeleke.
DOI : 10.71168/NAB.02.03.117

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Abstract

This activity was conducted during the 2024 cropping season to promote improved teff varieties Bishoftu and Dagem in the Oda Bultum and Chiro districts of West Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia. The research activity aimed to enhance farmers’ knowledge of improved technologies, increase teff productivity, and create demand for high-yielding teff varieties. 12 hectares were used for the demonstration, 8 hectares for the Bishoftu variety in Oda Bultum district, and 4 hectares for the Dagem tef variety in Chiro district. The Results indicated that Bishoftu and Dagem significantly outperformed to local varieties, yielding 27.5 and 26.3 quintals per hectare, respectively, compared to 15.4 and 13.2 quintals for local teff. Field days engaged 469 participants, including farmers, experts, and administrators, and feedback highlighted improved traits such as yield, tillering, seed color, and disease resistance. The demonstration helps to increase awareness and demand for improved varieties. The concerned body should further scale up the coverage of Bishoftu and Dagem teff varieties to similar agro-ecological areas. Keywords: Tef varieties, Yield, Demonstration, scaling up.

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