| The Jijjiga Arid Areas Agricultural Research Institute has reportedly been propagating selected seeds of early maturing crops in arid areas of the Somali State.
Representative of the institute, Abdulahi Mohammad told WIC recently that the institute is currently propagating selected seeds of maize and sorghum maturing within two to three months as well as rice and fodder varieties, which are believed to alleviate the food shortage in arid areas.
The test on 'New Rice for Africa', a rice variety growing in short rainy season has borne fruit, he said, adding that the institute is also undertaking the same activity on sesame, peanut and maize varieties.
Director General of the Regional Pastoral and Semi-Pastoral Agricultural Research Institute, Ahmed Shiekh Mohammad, on his part said seeds familiarization and research works on irrigated and rain-fed agricultural developments in Gode and arid areas of Jijjiga respectively, have continued in an intensified manner.
With a view to shielding the dwindling natural resources and grazing resources, the institute is propagating drought-resistant fodder and tree varieties with high protein content, he added.
Besides feeding animals, the fruit of the fodder varieties being propagated can also be used to feed humans, he said, adding that preparations are underway to distribute the varieties to farmers.
A 5-million birr budget has also been earmarked by the regional government for the execution of research projects during the current year, it was learnt.
Source: WIC
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