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Sorghum Millet And Other Grains Crsp, Leader With Associates Cooperative Agreement No. Eep-A-00-06-00160: The New Program, John Yohe
INTSORMIL Presentations
INTSORMIL was created in 1979 by USAID and BIFAD as a long-term mechanism for agriculture development. It is meant to utilize capacity of U.S. land grant universities increase research capacity Increase food production. INTSORMIL was replaced in 2006 by the SMOG, Sorghum, Millet and Other Grains CRSP. The focus of these programs in Africa has been on sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, tef, and fonio. The programs have facilitated investigation of soil and water (environmental considerations), integrated pest management, nutrition and health, broadening market access, mitigating post-harvest constraints, enhancing productivity and livelihood in marginal areas, increasing income, improving food quality, …
Sorghum Breeding Programme, Medson Chisi
Sorghum Breeding Programme, Medson Chisi
INTSORMIL Presentations
Overall the project has been a success--the challenge is to supply sufficient seed.
A sustainable seed distribution system is needed for farmers living in remote areas.
The Sorghum Programme requires continued support from all stake holders--collaboration.
There is need to link farmers to potential markets.
Most farmers have expressed the need for assistance in terms extension service and inputs.
Sorghum is an important crop as it is a direct substitute for maize.
Stock feed companies have also expressed willingness to purchase sorghum if more farmers are able to grow sufficient quantities.