Research Article
Pre-extension demonstration of improved small pod hot pepper varieties in selected districts of Wayu Tuqa and Chewaqa of Western Oromia, Ethiopia
Author(s): E Wolteji* and G Abebe
This activity was conducted in Wayu Tuqa and Ilu-Harar districts of East Wollega and Ilu-Ababora zones of Western Oromia with the objective of demonstrating the recently released small pod hot pepper varieties, Kume, Dinsire, and commercial check to the farming community in the districts. The districts were purposively selected based on potentiality for small pod hot pepper production, and one potential PA from each of the districts was selected on the basis of accessibility and potentiality. After selecting, establishing, and training farmers, three small pod hot pepper varieties of which two newly released small pod hot pepper varieties from Bako Agricultural Research Center; Kume and Dinsire; and one commercial check; were planted side by side on 10 m × 10 m adjacent plots on a total of 6 farmers’ fields in both the districts. All recommended agronomic practices were eq.. Read More»