This paper examines the factors influencing smallholder farmers’ adoption decision of hybrid maize in drought prone Central Rift Valley (CRV) of Ethiopia. The analysis is based on data collected through a questionnaire ...

White lupin is one of the four economically important species of the Lupinus genus and is an important grain legume in the Ethiopian farming system. However, there has been limited research effort to characterize the ...

This QPM course curriculum has been prepared to acquaint ATVET students on the production and benefit of quality protein maize. It is presented under three competencies describe the basic features of QPM (genetics, history ...

This manual introduces the key features of QPM, its nutritional benefits and importance, and techniques of production. It gives an updated information about the QPM varieties that are available for commercial production ...

This guide book introduces the nutritional benefits of QPM over conventional maize varieties and presents a brief overview of its historical development. It also provides information on QPM varieties available for commercial ...

Maize became increasingly important in the food security of Ethiopia following the major drought and famine that occurred in 1984. More than 9 million smallholder households, more than for any other crop in the country, ...