{"id":33969,"date":"2024-08-05T18:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/improved-wheat-and-corn-seeds-registering-encouraging-results"},"modified":"2024-08-05T18:43:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T18:43:13","slug":"improved-wheat-and-corn-seeds-registering-encouraging-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/improved-wheat-and-corn-seeds-registering-encouraging-results","title":{"rendered":"Improved Wheat and Corn Seeds Registering Encouraging Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>Mr. Amanuel Woldetsion, head of seed development, reported that improved wheat and hybrid corn seeds are significantly contributing to boosting agricultural produce.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Amanuel stated that this year 29,300 hectares of land have been cultivated, with 81% planted with crops, 14.4% with cereals, and 4% with oil crops. He also mentioned that the 2,500 quintals of improved wheat seeds that was distributed to farmers are significantly contributing to the successful implementation of agricultural activities.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Amanuel went on to say that the improved wheat seed has strong resistance to pests and crop diseases, and one of the types, \u201cSidra,\u201d has been well-received by farmers. The expansion of hybrid corn, which was distributed to 20 farmers as a pilot project in 2021, is currently being cultivated on 10.34 hectares of land and is in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Amanuel also called on farmers to reinforce participation in water and soil conservation activities, with a view to ensuring water supply, frequent crop rotation, and the application of organic fertilizers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Eritrea Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. 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