DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjavs.2025.v12i04.001

Pages: 145-151

Pre-scaling of Tef variety was carried out at Chaliya and Jimma Arjo districts of East Wollega Zone, Western Oromia. The main objective of this work was to reach farmers with proven improved tef variety, Dursi, to farmers in the study districts. A cluster approach was used to conduct the rescaling up activity. At the onset of the activity, farmers, DAs and district experts of the respective districts were trained on tef production and management at their respective locations. During the course of the work that covered 2021-2023, a total of 83 farmers were reached with technology; 49 hectares of land was covered, and 9.80 quintal improved seed was planted on the farmers’ fields. The overall technology gap, extension gap and technology index were 3.4 qt ha-1, 11.6 qt ha-1 and 15.45% respectively. Field days were also arranged to create wider awareness and share experiences among farmers on improved tef production and management. Availability of the proven technology; multi-disciplinary research team; key stakeholders; a strong linkage among stakeholders; pre-scaling up strategy with shared vision and supportive research management were among those factors that contributed to successful accomplishment of the work. Feedback from farmers showed that the variety is high yielder, disease tolerant, has preferred seed color, well adapted and has high market demand. Therefore; the variety should further be promoted to wider locations and large number of farmers by respective extension organizations in collaboration with other key stake holders in the study area and beyond.