Cluster-Based Demonstration of Bread Wheat Variety (Danda’a) Production Technologies Packages: The Case of Select Districts Under Gedeo Zone in SNNPRS and Sidama Region, Ethiopia

Wheat is an important food security crop in Ethiopia, but its productivity is low. Hence, this cluster-based demonstration was conducted to demonstrate wheat production packages, measure wheat productivity, and assess farmers’ feedback. The sites were selected purposively based on production potential, land availability, and road accessibility. The training was given to farmers and development agents. Inputs were collected under the shared responsibility of the research center and the district agricultural office. Seed rate, fertilizer rate and lime rate were major used packages. The demonstration was evaluated through field visits and field days. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The mean grain yield was 39 qt/ha and 40.5 qt/ha in Gedeb and Teticha districts, respectively. The farmers' appreciated the wheat variety in terms of grain yield, number of seeds per heading, disease resistance, tilling capacity, spike length, and well-covered seed. So, extension personnel need to give due attention to full packages application.