Accomplishment and Results of AAU 2018 (final presentation).pptx

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1. CASCAPE Annual Review and Planning Meeting CASCAPE AAU Cluster College of Development Studies Addis Ababa University January 28-31, 2019 Addis Ababa

2. Where AAU Cluster W orks? Central highlands of Ethiopia Two Regions: Oromia: 10 Woredas Amhara: 3 Woredas Both research Woredas are in Oromia Highland crops

3. Outcome 1. Quality and Quantity of Sustainable Agricultural Production Intermediate outcome 1.1. Best fit agricultural practices developed and made available for dissemination Testing and validation of best fit practices Pre-scaling In-depth studies Results chain

4. Validation of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies and Fertilizer trail No Validation activity No. of Varieties Woreda 1 Lentil 4 Becho 2 Blended fertilizer trial on wheat 1 Becho & GJ 3 Blended fertilizer trial on tef 1 Becho 84 Blended fertilizer trial on maize 1 Bako Tibe Validation and fertilizer testing activities

5. Pre-scaling of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies Pre-scaling activities No Validation activity No. of Varieties Woreda 1 Irish potato Belete and Gudene Girar Jarso 2 Food barley HB 1307 Girar Jarso 3 Bread wheat Senate Becho 4 Teff Dega tef Becho 5 Chick pea Habru Becho

6. Validation of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies Methodology: validation Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) Site and farmer selection: DAs, focal persons and CASCAPE team Participatory on farm evaluation In-situ training Recommended seed and fertilizer rate Each cultivar planted on 10*10m plot size 6 replications in 2 Kebeles Input supplied by CASCAPE

7. Validation of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies CASCAPE validation protocol used for data collection and decision making. Productivity Profitability Acceptability Gender/labor Nutrition Environmental sustainability (pesticide use, soil nutrient) Integrated score Comparison of yield: CSA 2017/18 (2010 E.C).

8. 1. Validation of Improved Lentil Varieties and Production Technologies Result Productivity Derash : yield change: 72.29% over the local variety (15.52 ton/ha). SN Varieties Plant height (cm) No. of pods/plant Biomass yield (kgha -1 ) Seed yield (kgha -1 ) 1 Djiru 38.24 bc 39.03 c 8800 2252.0 b 2 Alemaya 37.03 c 35.10 d 8200 1994.0 c 3 Derash 46.41 a 51.73 a 8900 2674.0 a 4 Local 40.21 b 47.10 b 8400 1552.0 d   Mean 40.47 43.24 8575 2118.0   CV (%) 4.26 5.78 11.69 8.59   R 2 0.93 0.94 0.70 0.94   SE 0.738 1.070 428.961 77.869   LSD ( 5%) 2.375 3.4455 ns 250.67 Problem: suboptimal moisture (rainfall) or poor distributions of the rainfall in the season

9. 1. Validation of Improved Lentil Varieties and Production Technologies Productivity: yield gap Yield per ton

10. 1. Validation of Improved Lentil Varieties and Production Technologies Djiru & Derash cultivars: qualified for high recommendation. Derash variety proposed for pre-scaling in the coming cropping season Integrated scoring of technologies for lentil validation   Djiru Alemaya Derash Local Productivity (tonnes/ha) 4 3 5 2 Profitability (ETB/ha) 5 5 5 5 Acceptability 4 3 5 2 Gender / labour 3 3 3 3 Nutrition (yes or no) N N N N Pesticide use 5 5 5 5 Mean 4.2 3.8 4.6 3.4 4.6 4.2

11. Pre-scaling of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies Last year validated crop/variety types No Crop type No. of t ested varieties Selected variety 1 Potato 4 Belete and Gudene 2 Bread w heat 5 Senate 3 Tef 6 Dega tef 4 Food barley 4 HB 1307 5 Chickpea 4 Habru

12. Pre-scaling of Improved Varieties and Production Technologies Pre-scaling in 2018 Purpose: to assess the scalability of the varieties. Approach: Recommended seed and fertilizer rate Site and farmer selection: DAs, focal persons and CASCAPE team Input supplied by CASCAPE-AAU (seed + fertilizer + pesticides). A quarter of a hectare (potato, 500 m 2 ) Data collected to assess scalability Biomass yield Tuber/grain yield Farmers’ feedback ( cookability and taste, eg . potato) Experts’ views Marketability Ecological/environmental constraints

13. 2. Pre-scaling of Improved Potato ( Belete and Gudene ) Result Productivity: Gudene higher than Belete . Kebele Variety MTY (t/ha) UnMTY (t/ha) TTY (kg/ha) Avg.TW (g/tuber) Gino Belete 24.38 10.84 25.46 63.60 Elamu Belete 17.33 15.00 18.83 71.50   Mean 20.85 12.92 22.15 67.55 Gino Gudene 26.75 12.09 27.96 71.95 Elamu Gudene 36.33 16.67 38.00 86.50   Mean 31.54 14.38 32.98 79.22 Note : MTY : marketable tuber yield; UnMTY : unmarketable tuber yield; TTW : total tuber yield; Avg.TW : average tuber weight

14. 2. Pre-scaling of Improved Potato ( Belete and Gudene ) Yield change Pre-scaled potato yield: Regional:164.69% National: 136.93% Productivity Ton per hectare

15. 2. Pre-scaling of Improved Potato ( Belete and Gudene ) Cookability & taste: all of the 22 taster farmers preferred Gudene . Belete turned moderately to a watery mass. Gudene stayed crunchy when boiled, and tasted good. Market demand: yes, potato brought to the market at Fitche town either from adjacent Woredas or transported from other potato producing areas. Figure 2: Gudene variety planted farm at Elamu Girar Jarso Soil structure favorable for potato production in Girar Jarso . On these accounts, Gudene cultivar can be produced on a larger scale and be sold in the Woreda and its vicinities. Scalability assessment

16. 3. Pre-scaling of Improved food barely (HB-1307) Kebele Biomass (t/ha) Grain (t/ha) Harvest Index (HI) Gino 20.80 6.07 0.29 Elamu 26.80 7.01 0.26 Mean 23.80 6.54 0.27 The 2018 cropping season was exceptionally favourable for barley production at Girar Jarso . There was favourable rainfall in Girar Jarso in the season. The yield of HB-1307 increased by 69.84% than the yield recorded on the variety testing in 2017 ( 3.85t/ha) . Result: Food barley

17. 3. Pre-scaling of Improved food barely (HB-1307) “A marvellous variety that has an eminent prospect in my life’’ Mr. Mirka Deme, a participant farmer in the pilot testing “A barley crop I have never seen in my entire farming career” Mr. Challa Megerssa , a participant farmer in the pilot testing Figure 3: Food barley-HB-1307 farm at Gino, Girar Jarso Productivity HB-1307 field in 2018 at Elamu Kebele of Girar Jarso

18. 3. Pre-scaling of Improved food barely (HB-1307) Ton per hectare Productivity

19. Result: Bread wheat 4. Pre-scaling of Improved Bread Wheat (Senate) Kebele Biomass (t/ha) Grain (t/ha) Harvest Index (HI) Bebeli 22.00 6.42 0.29 Kara 19.25 5.11 0.27 Mean 20.63 5.77 0.28 Productivity

20. Result: Dega tef 5. Pre-scaling of Improved Tef ( Dega Tef ) Kebele Biomass (t/ha) Grain (t/ha) Harvest Index (HI) Bebeli 5.00 1.97 0.39 Kara 7.33 2.21 0.30 Awash Bune 9.00 2.92 0.32 Mean (x) 7.11 2.37 0.33 At vegetative stage the crop was attractive; so there was optimism But, high terminal moisture stress occurred in Becho . Still the yield is above regional and national average.

21. 5. Pre-scaling of Improved Tef Production ( Dega tef ) Ton per hectare

22. 6. Pre-scaling of of Improved Chickpea ( Habru ) Status Harvested but not yet threshed Positive reaction from farmers and experts.

23. Activities Soil Specific Blend Fertilizer Rate Trial on Different Crops Blended fertilizer trail on tef Blended fertilizer trail on wheat Blended fertilizer trail on Maize Tef row planting & seed rate ( Evaluation of r ow spacing and seed rates on the performances of tef ) Chickpea inoculation ( Effects of Rhizobium inoculation and Phosphorous fertilizer application on the Performances of Chickpea) Clustering approach for agricultural intensification MonQIT : 2017 data collected and entered. MA & PhD supported studies In-depth studies

24. Location: Bako , Becho and Girar Jarso Test crops: Tef and bread wheat (2017 & 2018), and Maize (2018) Soil types: Vertisols , Leptosols , Luvisols and Nitisols Design: RCBD with three replications/farmers as rep. Plot size: 5*10 m Treatments T1: 50 kg NPSZnB /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T2 : 100 kg NPSZnB /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T3: 150 kg NPSZnB /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T4: 200 kg NPSZnB /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T5: 300 kg NPSZnB /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T6: 100 kg NPS /ha plus 100 kg urea/ha T7: 150 kg DAP/ha plus 100 kg urea/ha (blanket recommendation) T8: QUEFTS recommended rate per woreda T9. 300 NPSKB + 100 urea T10. 300 NPSKZn + 100 urea Soil Specific Blend Fertilizer Rate Trial on Different Crops

25. Results: Blended Fertilizer Trial on Leptosol in Girar Jarso 1. Soil specific blend fertilizer rate trial on bread wheat Treatments Plh (cm) BMY (tha -1 ) GY (tha -1 ) 50 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 72.03 e 4.13 g 2.58 f 100 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 72.23 e 4.18 g 3.14 e 150 kg NPSZnB /ha +100 kg urea/ha 80.57 cd 5.36 d 3.59 de 200 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 86.33 b 5.56 c 4.15 abc 300 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 91.83 a 6.23 a 4.33 ab 100 kg NPS /ha +100 kg urea/ha 84.10 bc 5.06 e 3.65 cde QUEFTS recommended rate for Bread wheat at GJ 78.97 d 4.56 f 3.54 de 300 kg NPSKB/ha + 100 urea 91.20 a 5.92 b 4.59 a 300 kg NPSKZn/ha + 100 urea 90.90 a 5.96 b 4.01 bcd Mean 83..13 5.22 3.73 CV (%) 2.69 1.40 8.52 R 2 0.95 0.99 0.85 SE 1.293 0.042 0.183 LSD (5%) 3.877 0.126 0.550 Lowest Highest

26. Results: Blended Fertilizer Trial on Vertisol in Girar Jarso 1. Soil specific blend fertilizer rate trial on bread wheat Treatments Plh (cm) BMY (tha -1 ) GY (tha -1 ) 50 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 56.20 d 4.30 g 1.59 e 100 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 58.73 cd 4.33 fg 1.65 de 150 kg NPSZnB /ha +100 kg urea/ha 59.53 cd 5.33 d 1.75 cde 200 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 62.87 abc 5.80 c 2.09 abcd 300 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 65.53 ab 6.20 a 2.54 a 100 kg NPS /ha +100 kg urea/ha 61.80 bc 5.00 e 1.85 bcde QUEFTS recommended rate for bread wheat at Girar J. 60.93 bcd 4.50 f 1.87 bcde 300 kg NPSKB/ha + 100 urea 67.87 a 6.10 ab 2.13 abc 300 kg NPSKZn/ha + 100 urea 65.27 ab 6.00 b 2.24 ab Mean 62.08 5.29 1.97 CV (%) 4.97 2.02 13.61 R 2 0.71 0.99 0.66 SE 1.781 0.067 0.154 LSD (5%) 5.341 0.184 0.463 Lowest Highest

27. Results: Comparison of Blended Fertilizer Trial on Vertisol and Leptosol in Girar Jarso 1. Soil specific blend fertilizer rate trial on bread wheat

28. Results: Blended Fertilizer Trial on Vertisol at Becho 2. Soil specific blend fertilizer rate trial on tef Treatments Plh (cm) PL (cm) BMY (tha -1 ) GY (tha -1 ) 50 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 111.13 bc 36.3 7.67 de 2.09 cd 100 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 110.80 bc 37.67 9.00 cd 2.19 bcd 150 kg NPSZnB /ha +100 kg urea/ha 116.67 ab 40.83 9.00 cd 2.26 bc 200 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 118.33 ab 39.73 10.00 abc 2.18 bcd 300 kg NPSZnB /ha + 100 kg urea/ha 127.60 a 38.9 11.00 ab 2.49 abc 100 kg NPS /ha +100 kg urea/ha 111.00 bc 39.53 9.33 bcd 2.20 bc QUEFTS recommended rate for Tef at Becho 100.33 c 35.53 6.00 e 1.73 d 300 kg NPSKB/ha + 100 urea 118.07 ab 39.9 10.33 abc 2.76 a 300 kg NPSKZn/ha + 100 urea 121.87 ab 37.4 11.67 a 2.56 ab Mean 115.09 38.42 9.33 2.27 CV (%) 7.28 6.41 10.71 11.74 R 2 0.64 0.67 0.83 0.68 SE 4.84 1.42 0.58 0.15 LSD (5%) 14.507* NS 1.731** 0.462** Lowest Highest

29. 3. Soil specific blend fertilizer rate trial on maize Results: Blended Fertilizer Trial on nitosol at Bako Tibe SN Treatments Biomass(t/ha) db 100 grain weight(g) db Moisture Content (%) db Grain Yield (t/ha) db 1 50 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 17.853 33.78 bc 20.13 7.84 2 100 kg NPSZB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 21.97 35.75 abc 19.73 8.80 3 150 kg NPSZnB /ha +100 kg urea/ha 20.27 33.82 bc 19.00 8.98 4 200 kg NPSZnB /ha +100 kg urea/ha 19.48 35.36 abc 20.97 9.72 5 300 kg NPSZnB/ha + 100 kg urea/ha 20.72 36.65 ab 20.27 8.81 6 100 kg NPS /ha +100 kg urea/ha 18.98 33.70 bc 20.63 8.54 7 100kgTSP/ha+100 kg urea/ha 18.22 37.56 ab 20.37 8.08 8 5okg/ha NPS + 200Kg/ha Urea 21.34 37.93 a 20 7.97 9 300 kg NPSKB/ha + 100 urea 18.95 31.96 c 19.73 8.84 10 300 kg NPSKZn /ha + 100 urea 20.1 37.29 ab 19.53 9.81   Mean 19.79 35.38 20.04 8.74 LSD(5%) NS 3.875* NS NS CV (%) 11.02 6.38 4.86 14.85 R2 0.49 0.59 0.56 0.31

30. Row planting in teff is reported to have better yielding advantage over broadcast planting and transplanting. Objective: to validate the possible optimum seed rates and planting method for teff production under rain fed conditions in the vertisols of the central Ethiopian highlands. 4. Evaluation of r ow spacing and seed rates on the performances of tef Methods/Approach Location: Becho (Bebeli) at two sites representing two soil types Variety : Degatef Treatments: Factor A : Seet Rates; 3 levels (5kg/ha;10kg/ha and 15kg/ha) Factor B : Row spacing; 3 levels (15cm, 20cm and 25 cm) Control : Broadcasting(25kg/ha) Total : 10 treatments Design: RCBD with factorial arrangement with 3 replications Plot size: 4m*5m Distance b/n blocks : 1m Distance b/n plots : 0.5m Fertilizer rate : NPS (100kg/ha)at planting; and Urea (100kg/ha) Data Collected: grain yield, yield related traits were collected

31. Results: influence of seed rate and spacing on plant height, panicle length, biomass and seed yield of ‘ Tef ’ tested in Becho 4. Evaluation of r ow spacing and seed rates on the performances of tef Treatments Seed rates (kgha -1 ) Row spacing (cm) Plant height (cm) Panicle length (cm) Biomass yield (tha -1 ) Seed yield (tha -1 ) T1 5 15 90.08 bc 34.38 ab 7.33 1.86 c T2 5 20 99.68 a 36.53 a 7.00 2.15 ab T3 5 25 92.55 bc 34.43 ab 7.50 1.99 bc T4 10 15 92.18 bc 33.02 bc 7.00 1.96 bc T5 10 20 91.90 bc 34.07 ab 7.33 2.00 bc T6 10 25 94.17 ab 34.22 ab 6.67 2.24 a T7 15 15 89.30 bc 33.17 bc 7.50 2.13 ab T8 15 20 87.97 bc 31.17 cd 6.67 2.01 bc T9 15 25 90.77 bc 32.28 bc 7.50 2.07 ab T10 25 Broadcasting 86.90 c 29.62 d 7.17 1.95 bc Mean   91.55 33.28 7.17 2.04 CV (%)   5.9 6.36 10.92 8.58 SE   2.206 0.865 0.32 0.071 R 2   0.63 0.70 0.81 0.60 LSD (5%)   6.3265 2.4801 NS 0.2044

32. Objective: To evaluate the responses of chickpea varieties to inoculation(I) and phosphorous fertilizer (P) applications. Location: Becho (two kebeles) Treatments: Factor A: 2 varieties (Habru/Kabuli type/ and Natoli/Desi type/) Factor B: 4 levels of rhizobium inoculation (3 strains obtained from ILRI N2Africa) and phosphorous fertilizer application: Control plot: Un inoculated and unfertilized (C) Inoculated with rhizobium (I) Un inoculated but with phosphorous fertilizer (P) Both rhizobium inoculated and phosphorous fertilized (P+I) Design : RCBD in Factorial arrangement Replications : 3 Plot size : 3.2m x 3m Distance b/n blocks : 1m Distance b/n plots : 0.5m Status: harvested but not trashed 5. Effects of Rhizobium inoculation and Phosphorous fertilizer application on the Performances of Chickpea

33. 6. A study on cluster farming approach A gateway to agricultural intensification/mechanized in Ethiopia : Small holder farmers clustering based farming in Seya Debrina Wayu Woreda, North Shewa , Amhara Regiona State. Objectives: To assess the contribution of cluster production system on dissemination of agricultural technology and practices. To measure the level of wheat productivity under cluster farming. To describe the socio-economic advantages and disadvantages of cluster farming in the context of smallholder wheat producers. To assess farmers’ willingness to be organized under cluster farming. Sample: 300 smallholder farmers (participants & non-participants). Data collected. Analysis will follow soon!

34. In-depth studies through supporting MA students (field research on project related issues and Woredas). Chickpea Value Chain and Food Security ( Becho ) Climate smart agricultural practices and food security ( Girar Jarso , Woliso , Abote ) Adopting of improved wheat varieties and productivity (Seya Debrina Wayu ) Women Participation in Agricultural Water Resource Management ( Ada'a ) Farmers’ technical efficiencies in the productivity of improved hidase wheat variety ( Gimbichu ) PhD support: “Characterization of soil acidity, phosphorous sorption capacity, external P fertilizer and lime requirements in acidic soils of the south Western part of Ethiopia”: the second field trails on maize in Bako Tibe Woreda done. In-depth Studies through MA & PhD support

35. Outcome 1. Quality and Quantity of Sustainable Agricultural Production Intermediate outcome 1.2. Increased capacity of Woredas to develop and Implement agricultural development plans Participatory Pre-Extension Demonstration of Improved agricultural technologies Scaling support Woreda Development Plan support Results chain

36. Crop: Wheat variety, Tef and food barely Participatory implementation Site and farmer selection: Woreda SMS and DAs (advice host farmers & establish PEDs). Over all guidance, close supervision & technical backstopping: CASCAPE team. Follow up: joint activity. A wareness creation and in-situ training: 86 farmers, 56 SMSs & 29 DAs. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED)

37. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED) No Crop / Variety Woreda (6) Planned Accomplished Farmer HHs FTC Youth group 1 Wheat , Senate Siyadebrna Wayu 8 8     Woliso 8 8     Ada’a 8 8     Gimbichu 8 8     2 Tef , Dega tef Siyadebrna Wayu 16 16 5   Woliso 16 16 2 1 Hidabu Abote 16 16     3 Food barley , HB 1307 Tarma Ber 16 22     Total 96 102 7 1

38. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED) A wareness creation and in-situ training provided (modality, selection of sites, roles and responsibilities). Data collected on agronomic variables: grain per spike Biomass, yield Tellering capacity Length of maturity Diseases incidence and resistance capacity

39. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED) Woreda Bread wheat ( Sanate ), t/ha % Change from the check plot   % Change from the regional yield PED Local check Siyadeber 6.7 3.6 86.11%  164.82% Ada`a 4.76 2.76 72.46%  60.27% Woliso 4.6 2.2 109.09%  54.88% Gimbichu 5.05 2.9 74.14%  70.03% Result: Bread wheat (Senate)

40. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED) Result: Food barley (HB-1307)

41. Pre-Extension Demonstration (PED) Result: Tef ( Dega Tef ) Woreda PED Local check % Change from the check plot % Change from the regional yield   Siya Deberna Wayu 3.00 1.80 66.67% 67.60% Woliso 2.09 1.74 20.11% 16.76% Abote 2.56 1.88 36.17% 43.02%

42. Extension events: Farmers’ field days

43. Extension events: Farmers’ field days Fodu Gora kebele , Woliso Woreda The youth group, comprised of 36 members, was established by the Woreda to create employment opportunities. The Woreda gave 2 hectares of land to the group. We introduced Dega Tef . A field day was organized in this farmland.

44. Extension events: Farmers’ field days No Woreda Farmers SMS,DA& officials Sum Total M F M F M F 1 Woliso 712 84 167 37 879 121 1000 2 Gimbichu 368 140 331 114 699 254 953 3 H/Abote 346 60 92 14 438 74 512 4 Tarmaber 222 41 56 22 278 63 341 5 Siyadeber 46 5 3 2 49 7 56 6 Ada'a 1174 56 201 41 1375 97 1472 7 Becho 218 47 30 6 189 29 218   Total 3086 433 880 236 3907 645 4552 No. of farmers’ field days and participants

45. Farmers reached with CASCAPE BFP Scaling Support No Woreda Plan Achievements Area in (ha) Men Women Total 1 Gimbichu 14000 14564 231 14,795 9932 2 Seyadeberenawayu 5000 10182 226 10,408 5450 Becho 4000 3968 664 4,632 1108 3 Toke Kutaye 1000 2136 84 2,220 1316 4 Girar Jarso 1500 1441 135 1,576 760 5 Woliso 1200 1080 46 1,126 530 6 Basonawarana 200 333 34 367 150 7 Ada`a - 212 13 225 8 Liben Chukala 100 136 37 173 49 9 Ejere 1000 81 3 84 43   Total 28,000 34,133 1,473 35,606 19,338

46. Farmers reached with CASCAPE BFP is growing Scaling Support Total number of farmers reached both directly (validation, pre-scaling and PED) and indirectly (scaling) in 2018: 40,726 Organic scaling: 29,835; Total: 70,561

47. Technical support and advice provided on bottom-up planning: Methods of applicable and innovative plan Addressing gender issues in the planning process Revision of previous year’s plan achievements and identification of gaps Establishing responsibility and accountability Monitoring and evaluation of planned activities Participatory planning process more and implementation Woreda Development Plan Support No Woredas Number of SMS addressed M F Total 1 Becho 7 4 11 2 Gimbichu 6 5 11 3 Ada`a 6 4 10 4 Woliso 9 4 13 5 Toke Kutaye 8 4 12 6 Girar Jarso 13 5 18 7 Ejere 9 2 11 8 Liben Chukala 9 4 13 9 Basonawarana 8 2 10 10 Seyadeberenawayu 9 4 13   Total 84 38 122

48. Outcome chain Outcome 1. Quality and Quantity of Sustainable Agricultural Production Intermediate outcome: Diversified agricultural products are made available

49. Establishing model vegetable gardens for demonstration and experience sharing so as to promote nutrition. Objectives: To identify suitable vegetables for home gardening. To familiarize the importance of vegetable garden for nutrition for farmers. To share experience among households and the extension system for better gardening and scaling. Establishing Model Home Garden

50. Location: Becho (Kara, Dakaguda, Bebeli & Awashbune kebeles). Vegetable types: Swiss chard, Lettuce, Red beets and Kale Planted size: 5m 2 plots for each. Plan: 40; but 60 established (accomplishment: 150%). Besides nutrition aspect, the cluster endeavored to address gender. As a result, 65 % of the gardens were established on FHHs. Establishing Model Home Garden

51. Numerous formal and informal visits were conducted. High level of interest was observed among farmers because it provides fresh and healthy food for them and their children. They also considered the garden as a means to diversify their food intake. Establishing Model Home Garden Figure 7 : Model Vegetable Garden, Awash Bune, Becho They also understood the garden as a means to diversify their food intake in terms of nutrition. The Woreda office of ANRs will work on larger scales in the coming season.

52. Outcome chain Outcome 1. Improved Enabling Environment Capacity development activities TOT organized to Woreda experts Cascaded trainings to the Woreda SMS and DAs On spot/in-situ training Workshop and meetings

53. Capacity Development Activities Based on TNA of 2016, the last and phase 4 TOT was organized: Crop Agronomy Practices Crop Protection Packages Post Harvest Management Seed Handling Techniques Value Chain Development 1. TOT Trainings organized to Woreda experts

54. Capacity Development Activities 1. TOT Trainings organized to Woreda experts No Training topic Number of participants M F Total 1 Crop Protection 31 6 37 2 Post -Harvest Management 29 9 38 3 Seed Handling 29 9 38 4 Crop Protection 25 7 32 5 Value Chain 30 10 40 Total 144 41 185

55. Capacity Development Activities 2. Cascaded of Trainings Training Topic/Theme Woreda SMS DAs Total Participants F M T F M T F M T Extension Communication 13 23 36 11 34 45 24 57 81 Agronomy 27 60 87 37 105 142 64 165 229 Seed Handling 27 56 83 34 91 125 61 147 208 Post-Harvest 35 81 116 55 127 182 90 208 298 Protection 27 60 87 37 105 142 64 165 229 Value Chain 27 56 83 34 91 125 61 147 208 Total 156 336 492 208 553 761 364 889 1253

56. Capacity Development Activities 3 . On-spot/in-situ Training Validation PED Pilot scaling Farmers: 86 SMS & DAs: 56

57. Meetings with stakeholders ADPLAC (Agricultural Development Partners Linkage Advisory Council) meetings. Presented annual work progress, achievements and plan. Meeting with OARI, BoA and AGP.

58. BENEFIT Synergy and Collaborative Activities Collaborative and cross-cutting activities 1. Chick pea value chain development CASCAPE: identify best performing varieties ISSD Oromia: Seed system establishment Status: CASCAPE-AAU Identified best performing variety Carried out rhizobium strains inoculation evaluative study on Chickpea varieties Studied the value chain through an MA student Carried out the first meeting at the beginning of this year Identified stakeholders Carried out a high level meeting with OBoAN , OARI and AGP Host institution: Oromia BoA Will organize a regional platform meeting very soon.

59. BENEFIT Synergistic and Collaborative Activities 2. CDSF (Capacity Development Service Facility) The development of extension materials to SMSs, DAs and farmers. Participated in the development (last year) and testing of Hidase BFP manual. Serving as a technical group in the development of extension materials. 3. SELECTOR project: 4 Woredas in Oromia ( Dodota , Sire, Hitosa and Lode Hitosa ) PED of wheat

60. Gender and nutrition Gender: Gender parameter in integrated technology validation Nutrition: home gardening, lentil and chickpea Activity FHH % Validation 24.8 PED 11.7 Field days 14.2 home gardens 65.0 Problems: Renting of land/lack of labour Shortage of land

61. Outreach and Documentation Outreach through media TV Newspaper FM radios MoA media Hidar 1, 2011 (Nov. 11, 2018)

62. Challenges Seasonal workloads on DAs’ has limited their engagement with CASCAPE. Farmers and other stakeholders are inspired by CASCAPE achievements; however, lack of market access and poor linkage among various actors is considered as limiting. Lack of genuine vegetable seeds at local level for scaling the home garden intervention. Shortage of improved seeds and delayed supply of farm inputs mainly artificial fertilizers. Shortage of rainfall in some Woredas during the crop grain filling stage. High wind and frost at maturity stage. The annual report submission deadline to BENEFIT is too early for consolidating yield data.

63. Lessons Learned Technical support and awareness creation for farmers, DA’s and other stakeholders are important tools for change. Participatory research and selection are important for acceptable recommendation and successful take up of technologies for the wider areas. Face to face communication and discussion with stakeholders and beneficiary farmers is crucial to create adequate level of awareness and ownership of provided technologies. Close supervision and frequent follow up contributes for the success of validation, PED and scaling up activities. Proper implementation of PED and active involvement of stakeholders in the process contribute for smooth and ease implementation of scaling up of best fit- technologies. Clustering training topics according to their themes and delivering accordingly enable effective session facilitation and efficient resource utility.

64. Thank you!