6.1 Conclusion
In view of the research findings, it was noted that farmers are conscious about the fact that producing sorghum and millets can play a pivotal role in enhancing food security in the study area. This is in line with the major assertions of the conceptual framework that was used. Farmers provided more information that filled the once silent gap on why they are not cultivating sorghum and millets. Regardless of some respondents knowing about the resilience and versatility of coarse cereals to current climatic conditions of the country, a few people cultivate these crops. Generally, one of the most apparent observation is that the reasons why few farmers cultivate sorghum and millets are cross sectional. Production of sorghum and …show more content…
Farmers said that it is easy to grow sorghum and millets as they require little input than other crops. Respondents indicated that coarse cereals can adapt to harsh conditions such that in all extreme conditions one can harvest grain for food which can sustain the family to the next farming season. These crops are also quick to mature than maize and other crops. Red sorghum cannot be eaten by birds and the seedlings are very strong. Maize can be mixed with sorghum to make thick and thin porridge. Farmers also acknowledged the nutritional benefits of millets and sorghum. They said that these crops enhances the health of people and can help reduce the effects of diseases like HIV, ulcers, cancer and also lowers high blood pressure. They also mentioned cultural benefits of sorghum and millets like beer brewing which is used at various traditional ceremonies that binds the society together. This shows that sorghum and millets besides having an economic function which is contributing to the food security of the country, can have a social …show more content…
Therefore AGRITEX is advised to provide refresher courses and workshops to extension agents to keep updated on crop improvement methods of sorghum and millets. AGRITEX should also incorporate sorghum and millets in the existing general farmer and master farmer trainings to encourage these coarse cereals intensification and crop diversification. Farmers need to be taught the advantages of majoring in a variety of crops on a farm. This can enhance the production of sorghum and millets among smallholder
In view of the research findings, it was noted that farmers are conscious about the fact that producing sorghum and millets can play a pivotal role in enhancing food security in the study area. This is in line with the major assertions of the conceptual framework that was used. Farmers provided more information that filled the once silent gap on why they are not cultivating sorghum and millets. Regardless of some respondents knowing about the resilience and versatility of coarse cereals to current climatic conditions of the country, a few people cultivate these crops. Generally, one of the most apparent observation is that the reasons why few farmers cultivate sorghum and millets are cross sectional. Production of sorghum and …show more content…
Farmers said that it is easy to grow sorghum and millets as they require little input than other crops. Respondents indicated that coarse cereals can adapt to harsh conditions such that in all extreme conditions one can harvest grain for food which can sustain the family to the next farming season. These crops are also quick to mature than maize and other crops. Red sorghum cannot be eaten by birds and the seedlings are very strong. Maize can be mixed with sorghum to make thick and thin porridge. Farmers also acknowledged the nutritional benefits of millets and sorghum. They said that these crops enhances the health of people and can help reduce the effects of diseases like HIV, ulcers, cancer and also lowers high blood pressure. They also mentioned cultural benefits of sorghum and millets like beer brewing which is used at various traditional ceremonies that binds the society together. This shows that sorghum and millets besides having an economic function which is contributing to the food security of the country, can have a social …show more content…
Therefore AGRITEX is advised to provide refresher courses and workshops to extension agents to keep updated on crop improvement methods of sorghum and millets. AGRITEX should also incorporate sorghum and millets in the existing general farmer and master farmer trainings to encourage these coarse cereals intensification and crop diversification. Farmers need to be taught the advantages of majoring in a variety of crops on a farm. This can enhance the production of sorghum and millets among smallholder