Organic Finger Millet Boosts Yields, Transforms Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers
The System of Finger Millet Intensification technique was studied to see how it affects the growth and yield of organic finger millet. The results showed that this technique led to taller plants, more tillers per plant, higher grain and straw yields, and a better harvest index compared to traditional farming methods. Using poultry manure as an organic nutrient source also improved plant growth and yield. Overall, the System of Finger Millet Intensification technique combined with organic nutrient sources resulted in the highest benefit cost ratio for growing finger millet.