Pre-extension demonstration of improved fenugreek varieties in Bale zone, southeastern Oromia, Ethiopia

Authors

  • Bayeta Gadissa Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center (SARC) P.O.Box-208, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.
  • Amare Biftu Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center (SARC) P.O.Box-208, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.
  • Ayalew Sida Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), Sinana Agricultural Research Center (SARC) P.O.Box-208, Bale-Robe, Ethiopia.

Keywords:

Fenugreek technology, Farmers’ preference, Selection criteria, FRG approach, Variety evaluation

Abstract

Pre-extension demonstration of improved fenugreek varieties was conducted in Goro and Ginnir districts of Bale zone. The main objective of the study was to demonstrate and evaluate recently released (Burka) variety along with standard and local checks. The demonstration was under taken on single plot of 10mx10m area for each variety with row planting, recommended full package. Mini-field day involving different stakeholders was organized at each respective site. Yield data per plot was recorded and analysed using descriptive statistics, while farmers’ preference to the demonstrated varieties was identified using focused group discussion and summarized using pair wise ranking methods. The demonstration result revealed that Hundaol variety performed better than the other varieties followed by Burka and Local varieties with an average yield of 11.44 qtha-1, 9.3 qtha-1, and 8.175 qtha-1 respectively. Furthermore, Hundaol and Burka varieties were selected by farmers. Thus, Hundaol and Burka varieties were recommended for further scaling up.

References

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Published

2020-03-20

How to Cite

Gadissa, B. ., Biftu, A. ., & Sida, A. . (2020). Pre-extension demonstration of improved fenugreek varieties in Bale zone, southeastern Oromia, Ethiopia. Scientific Journal of Crop Science, 9(2), 397-400. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjcs/article/view/313

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