Cluster Based Large Scale Demonstration, Popularisation and Farmers Perception on Improved Common Bean Production Technologies at Gofa and Basketo   Zone of Southern Ethiopia

Melese Ejamo; Lakamo Liben; Anteneh Bulke; Abebawu Bergena

doi:10.59890/ijssi.v3i1.2950

Authors

Melese Ejamo Southern Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute
Lakamo Liben Southern Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute
Anteneh Bulke Southern Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute
Abebawu Bergena Southern Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijssi.v3i1.2950

Keywords:

Basketo, Common Bean, Demonstration, Extension Materials, Gofa, Hawassa Dume, Nasir, Perception Score, Pulse

Abstract

Pulses are the critical component of the many Agricultural systems and major contribution for global food security. Common beans are one of the popular pulse crops. Cluster based large scale demonstration of common bean technology was conducted at Melo-Koza and Laska Zuria district of Southern Ethiopia in 2022/23 main cropping season with the objective of the study was to further demonstrate the common bean technology in wider scale in .6 Kebeles’ (2 from Melo- Koza and 4 from Laska Zuria) were selected based on potential to grow common bean. Planting was done by drilling at a seed rate of 80 Kg ha-1 and 40cm by 10cm spacing between row and plant respectively. 100 Kg ha-1 NPS fertilizer was applied. A total of 118 farmers were selected based on a clustering approach, covering an area of 40 ha-1. Nasir and Hawassa dume varieties were demonstrated along with their technology. To raise farmers’ awareness of the common bean production technology, training was given before beginning the activity. The result showed that the mean yield of Hawassa dume and Nasir were 2,108 and 1,960Kgha-1 respectively.The 2 demonstrated common bean varieties exhibited better yield in their respective locations. At both districts, a field day was held with the participation of various stakeholders and experience was shared. Extension materials like banners, posters, brochures were used to popularize technology, and the field day events were promoted by face book, South Television, and FM radios for those who are not directly participated in the field day program. Based on the feedback, the farmers appreciated the varieties by grain yield, first branch initiation, disease-resistant, seed color, and well-covered seed. Extension materials like banners, posters, brochures, leaflets were used during the field day.Therefore,to further expand the technology, the extension system of the respective districts should supply the seeds of the Hawassa dume and Nasir varieties with agronomic recommended to the wider communities

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