THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Malnutrition among children and expectant mothers
About this technology
Biofortified with Iron (66.1-72ppm) and Zinc (32.5-36.2ppm)
Yield potential 1600-2200kg/ha
Early maturing (58-68 days)
Best suited for low to mid-altitude areas
Medium seeded
Maturity Period: 58-68 days
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and pregnant mothers
Drought tolerant
Good for food security and incomes
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE1600-2200kg/ha
Reduces malnutrition and improves health especially among children and pregnant mothers
Good for food security and incomes
Early maturing (58-68 days)
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesBest suited for low to mid-altitude areas
Districts
Target usersFarmers
Value-chain stage