Preparation to cultivate select wheat seeds

Mr. Teklu Beraki, head of seeds development in the Southern region, indicated that preparation has been finalized to cultivate select wheat seeds on more that 500 hectares of land in the sub-zones of Mendefera and Emni-Haili. Mendefera, 19 February 2019- Mr. Teklu Beraki, head of seeds development in the Southern region, indicated that preparation has been finalized to cultivate select wheat seeds on more that 500 hectares of land in the sub-zones of Mendefera and Emni-Haili.

Mr. Teklu indicated that last years the select wheat seeds have been cultivated on 100 hectares of land as a pilot project and that over 36 quintals per hectare has been collected.

Senior researcher at the Halhale National Agricultural Research Institute, Mr. Neguse Abraha said that proper research and experiment has been conducted on the select wheat seed and that preparation has been finalized to distribute it to farmers for cultivation.

Mr. Neguse further called on farmers to conduct sustainable soil and water conservation activities and use natural fertilizers for bounty produce.

The administrators of the sub-zones also called on farmers to properly apply the advice they get from agricultural experts and expressed readiness to make regular follow up on the progress of the agricultural activities in the sub-zones.