May 2016

Participatory varietal selection of upland rice (Oryza sativa) varieties in the groundnut basin, Senegal

In Senegal, rice plays a critical role for smallholder farmers by providing food security. However, rice production is very low compared to the high needs of the population. This might be explained to some extent by the use of not adapted and low yielding varieties. This study aimed at identifying the best upland rice varieties that meet farmers’ criteria using participatory varietal selection method in order to...

Author(s): Ghislain KANFANY, Moustapha GUEYE, Amadou FOFANA, Ibrahima SARR, Saliou NDIAYE, Cyril DIATTA, and Bathe Diop

May 2016

Participatory evaluation of hybrid sorghum technologies: In mid and low land areas of Wag Himra zone, Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia

Participatory evaluation of two improved hybrid sorghum varieties and one respective local sorghum variety with improved and farmers’ management was carried out on six farmers plot in sorghum growing areas of Sekota and Abergele districts of Wag Himra zone in Eastern Amhara. This evaluation was undertaken through farmers’ participation approach by organizing two farmers’ research and Extension Groups...

Author(s): Asmiro Abeje, Ademe Mihretu, Lijalem Abebaw, Tsega Desalegn, Mulugeta Awoke and Kindye Ayen