Emproved Millet variety
2024-09-12
Problem that technology is supposed to solve :
Technical characteristics of the technology :
Short cycle (68 days); Good yield (1.5 t/ha); Drought resistant; Much more nutritious than the traditional variety Souna 3; Iron content 65 mg/kg compared to existing varieties 47 mg/kg; Stay Green character.
Economic characteristics of the technology
- Acquisition cost :
The same as the existing millet varieties.
- Economic profitability :
- Comparative advantage :
Very early variety with high yield; 38% more iron than the traditional variety Souna 3; Improvement of the nutritional status of women and children in particular.
Limits of the technology :