Description
Overview & Maturity
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Early‑maturity hybrid, designed for shorter growing seasons
Yield Potential
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Delivers very high yields—up to 11–12 tonnes per hectare under good agronomic conditions
🌱 Stress & Pest Resilience
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Excellent drought tolerance, making it a strong performer under water stress
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Its release and promotion have been tied to climate-smart agriculture initiatives, including support at the 2024 Agrifinance Conference alongside other resilient hybrids like ZMS 328
Adaptation & Target Regions
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Ideal for rainfed smallholder farming, especially where early planting and resilience are priorities.
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Frequently highlighted in seed fairs and farmer events, illustrating its popularity and distribution
Summary Table
Trait | Description |
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Days to maturity | Early (exact days not specified) |
Yield potential | Up to 11–12 t/ha |
Drought tolerance | Yes |
Climate-smart | Promoted at major events in 2024 |
Grain type | (Not specified, likely white dent) |
Target environment | Rainfed, smallholder systems |
Farmer Benefits
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High yields with less time in the field, enabling faster crop turnover or escape from late-season drought.
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Stress-resilient performance ensures reliability even under erratic rainfall.
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Well-supported by seed fairs and climate-smart breeding outreach, meaning good availability and agronomic backing.
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