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Demonstration of improved teff varieties at selected midland districts of Guji zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia

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  • Kebede, Basha
  • Korji, Dembi

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The activity was conducted during 2014 and 2015/16 year at Adola Rede and Ana Sora districts, Guji zone to evaluate the performance of improved teff varieties along with management practices under farmers’ circumstances and to raise farmers’ knowledge and skill on improved teff production and management practices. Two improved teff varieties (Tseday and Boset) were demonstrated along with local varieties. Sites were selected with respective district agricultural offices based on the potential of the area for teff production. Training was given for farmers, Development Agents and experts on teff production. The Participating farmers were also capacitated through training, follow up, exchange visits and mini field days. According to the results, the two improved teff varieties demonstration showed better yield performance when compared to the local variety. Thus, farmers in the area should use Tseday and Boset variety in order to increase their teff production and productivity.

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  • Kebede, Basha & Korji, Dembi, 2017. "Demonstration of improved teff varieties at selected midland districts of Guji zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS), vol. 7(07), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajosrd:342153
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.342153
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