Demonstration of Apron Star 42 WS Seed Dressing Chemical against Cutworm ( Agrotis segtum) on Chickpea using Farmer Research Group Approach at Dembia Woreda, North Gondar, Ethiopia

Abstract

Ethiopia is the largest chickpea growing country in Africa. Most of the chickpea production is used for domestic consumption as well as for substantial export. However, the national average grain yield in Ethiopia has remained extremely low and owing to different biological and physical constraints. Among these, insect pests have special influence on low level of production and productivity. Cutworm (Agrotis spp.) is one of the important pests of chickpea during seedling stage in Ethiopia and feed on the roots during the day and at night move up to the soil surface and attack seedlings. The trial was conducted in farmer’s field with supplementary irrigation at Guramba Michael locality of Dembia district since 2010 to evaluate and determine the efficacy of Apron Star 42 WS seed dressing chemical against cutworm during seedling stage of the crop. The research was followed Farmer Research Group approach to evaluate the intervention based on evaluation criteria of farmers.