With full season hybrids, physiological maturity or “black layer” formation will be late resulting in inadequate kernel maturity, wet grains (high moisture), and challenging and costly post-harvest environment at the onset of the wet season. Generally, full season hybrids (>110 days) usually outyield early maturing ones. However, recently developed short maturing hybrids can produce the same yield as the full season types. It is best therefore to take a look at your chosen hybrid’s maturity profile from brochures, flyers, and even from agronomists assigned in your area.
Mfumo wa stakabadhi ghalani, pamoja na kumpatia mkulima bei ya haki ya mazao yake lakini inampatia fursa mkulima kutumia mazao yake, ambayo bado hayajauzwa kama dhamana ya kukopa katika SACCOs. Fursa ya kukopa, haikuwepo kabla yake. “ Mafunzo ya RFSP yamesaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa kuboresha uongozi katika SACCOs 276 kwenye mikoa 7 na wilaya 23, ambapo wamefundishwa umuhimu wa viongozi na wanachama kuwajibikaji na utunzaji wa kumbukumbu za fedha kwa usahihi”, anasema afisa huyo.