Research Article
Large-Scale Demonstration of Improved Sorghum Technologies in Selected Areas of Assosa Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia
Fekadu Begna Chibsa*
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
17-25
Received:
26 November 2024
Accepted:
17 December 2024
Published:
29 April 2025
Abstract: This study was conducted at Assosa and Bambasi district of Assosa zone. The district was selected purposively based on potential and accessibility for sorghum production: A total 603 (male 516, female 87) farmers were involving sorghum largescale demonstration production. 339 hectares of land were selected and identified for the activity; four quintal of improved sorghum assosa-1 variety distributed with 10 kg/ha seed rate and with 75 cm and 15 cm between row and plant all fertilizer application used based on recommendation 100 kg of NPS and 50 kg of UREA were used. All farmers contribute and prepare from 0.25 to 1 ha. of land for the activity. A total of 586 farmers, 31 development agents and 9 agricultural experts were participated on the training. About 1027 participants (700 M and 200 F, 40 M and 10 F experts, 75 M and 2 F higher official) were attend the field day. Mean grain yield of improved sorghum (Assosa-1) variety in Assosa and Bambasi districts was 27 qt/ha., and 30 qt/ha; respectively recorded. The total mean yield of improve sorghum Assosa-1 variety was 28.75 qt/ha. higher than the farmers practice 15 qt/ha. This difference is due to the utilization of best-fit of the variety in the areas and the application of the recommended agronomic practices and field management. From the total of 339 hectare of land 9430.5. quintal of yield was harvested.
Abstract: This study was conducted at Assosa and Bambasi district of Assosa zone. The district was selected purposively based on potential and accessibility for sorghum production: A total 603 (male 516, female 87) farmers were involving sorghum largescale demonstration production. 339 hectares of land were selected and identified for the activity; four quin...
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Research Article
Evaluation of Integration Application of Vermicompost with Inorganic Fertilizers and Their Combination Effect on Maize Yield in Mettu District
Bati Dube*,
Gedefa Sori,
Dagne Chimdessa
Issue:
Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
26-31
Received:
11 April 2025
Accepted:
24 April 2025
Published:
29 May 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.abb.20251302.12
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Abstract: The application of vermicompost and NPS fertilizer together increases crop productivity. However it is crucial to identify the combined application level. A field experiment was carried out in Mettu district in 2022/23 cropping season to determine the effect of integrated use of Vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers on the yield of maize and to determine the optimum rate of NPS fertilizer and Vermicompost on growth and yield of maize. Three levels of vermicompost (0, 1.5 and 3 t ha-1) and three levels of NPS fertilizer (0, 100 and 200 kg ha-1) were used for the study in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. The interaction effect of NPS with vermicompost showed that significant differences on maize grain yield, days to tasseling and plant height. The highest maize grain yield (7861.10 kg ha-1) and (1597.20 kg ha-1) was obtained from the treatment combination of 3 t ha-1 vermicompost with 200 kg ha-1 NPS and 46 kg ha-1 N. Whereas, the lowest grain yield (1597.20 kg ha-1) was gained from control plot. However, this combination was statically at par with the treatment combination of 1.5 t ha-1 vermicompost with 200 kg ha-1 NPS and 46 t ha-1 N, which gave maize grain yield (7699.1 kg ha-1). Application of 200kg ha-1 of NPS alone with recommended N ha-1 fertilization is profitable and recommended for farmers. However, in terms of net benefit and soil health point of view for the study area 200kg ha-1 NPS with 1.5t ha-1 was recommended.
Abstract: The application of vermicompost and NPS fertilizer together increases crop productivity. However it is crucial to identify the combined application level. A field experiment was carried out in Mettu district in 2022/23 cropping season to determine the effect of integrated use of Vermicompost and inorganic fertilizers on the yield of maize and to de...
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