Abstract:
This study is a case study conducted in Agadi Area in Blue Nile State,
Sudan. With the objective of evaluating sesame technology from developing
transferring and adoption point of view. Reviewing of agricultural
recommended practices from research side was done, transfer of them to the
farmers from ex tension side also were investigated. Data were obtained
from 50 farmers in Agadi area to see the adoption level of the recommended
cultural practices.
It was found that the following sesame cultural practices were
researched and approved :
Improved seeds : Kinana 1, Kinana 2 , Kinana 3 and Kinana 4.
Land preparation : (at least one deep plowing in the year with 1-2 shallow
disking after weeds growing ) .
Crop rotation : (50% of the area sorghum + 50% sesame or left fallow).
Sowing date : ( 15 June – 15 July ).
Sowing rate :(1.5 Kg / fed. ).
Sowing method : (in rows 7.5 x 60 cm apart ).
Fertilization : ( no Fertilization for sesame ).
For transfer of sesame technology extension officers had no comprehensive
program , they used leaflets only.
For adoption level knowledge, attitude and practice levels were being
assessed and the findings are:
The recommended improved seeds was known and not practiced ,
farmers attitude towards it was negative, for the recommended land
preparation was known and practiced farmers attitude towards it was
positive, the recommended crop rotation was not known and not practiced ,
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farmers attitude towards it was negative, for recommended sowing date was
known and practiced , farmers attitude towards it was positive, for the
recommended seed rate was known and practiced , farmers attitude towards
it was positive, for the recommended sowing method was not known and not
practiced , farmers attitude towards it was negative, for the recommended
fertilization was known and practiced , farmers attitude towards it was
positive.
And the researcher recommended that the following:
To the research :
1-To see why some of the recommended cultural practices had not been
adopted by farmers.
3-To Extension unit: in agricultural Ministry-Damazine needs to be
strengthened in many sides:
Size of the office:
In service-training also need
4-To farmers the researcher recommends:
Farmers experience must had to be taken in regard in developing the
technology , by involve farmers in research
