Cluster-based large-scale demonstration of improved sorghum cultivation technology

Cluster-based large-scale demonstration of improved sorghum technology through irrigation was done with the objective demonstrating and popularizing in Bena-Tsemay district South Omo zone. A total 17 agro-pastoralists participated demonstration, one pastoral agro-pastoral research extension group containing 27 members established. The took place on a 10-hectare plot land cluster base. Participatory training given to all participants important agronomic practices management measures. Researchers applied recommended close supervision follow-up. Both qualitative data like perception data, quantitative grain yield were collected analyzed. Cost-benefit ratio also calculated see economic feasibility production. result indicated that mean production 2.65 tons per hectare net gain (profit) from 55975 Birr which is an initiative for producers continue And also, benefit cost ration 1.6:1 indicates economically feasible activity area. Pastoral feedback participants. Most (Melkam) variety performed better than their local terms yield, early maturity, disease resistance, seed color, size. Thus, further expansion supply by zone stakeholder groups area necessary enhance productivity thereby ensuring food security.