HOPE project survey in western Kenya Survey reveals effectiveness of field days
More than 80% of the farmers who took part in the field days organized by ICRISAT and partners in Western Kenya, successfully applied the knowledge on their farms, a survey has revealed. Another surprising finding of the survey was that women walked longer distances than …
Yilma Kebede reviews HOPE project activities in Mali
It is important to pro-actively anticipate future needs, and begin to address them. But in doing so, we must not forget what is the most urgent and immediate need of the farmer, Dr Yilma Kebede, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said as …
Sorghum and finger millet varieties showcased at county agri-fairs in Kenya
More and more farmers in Kenya are expressing interest in cultivating sorghum and finger millet varieties. The sorghum hybrid GADAM x IS 8193 was a big crowd-puller at the county agricultural shows organized by ICRISAT in collaboration with the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) and …
Women farmers reaping benefit of improved finger millet cultivation in western Kenya
The demand for finger millet in Kenya is on the increase and women are benefiting from this trend. “Ever since the scientists introduced us to the new varieties and showed us how to take good care of the crop, we have seen a big difference …
Seed Consortium strengthens postrainy sorghum seed value chain in Maharashtra, India
An innovative seed consortium developed by ICRISAT and its partners has started yielding results in strengthening the sorghum seed value chain. For 2014 postrainy season around 300 tons of seed enough for 30,000 ha has been made available as a result of the seed production …