date:Jul 17, 2013
averaging up to five tonnes per hectare.
In Uganda, the field trials show, foxtail millet takes 83 days from planting to maturity. This compares with the local millet which matures in 130 days. However, Dr Lusembo states there is need for further trials to evaluate the performance over a longer period of time and under different conditions. Also, at this stage, the researchers are considering how foxtail millet can be utilised in Uganda. Let us find ways to innovate with the crop, the differen