Sesame seed is the most important cash crop in major regions of Ethiopia. Farmers in the sub sector generated the biggest share of income from sales of sesame seeds. In this book, it is indicated that 94% of sesame production is supplied to the market. Major determinant factors for market supply were estimated by OLS regression. Sesame market performance was measured using indicators of marketing margins and levels of market integration. Major marketing cost components were identified and transport cost has been identified as the major cost constituent. Market concentration ratios of traders...

It has long been recognized that agricultural research should involve the farmers themselves. Participatory agricultural research methods have been developed to help farmers and researchers to identify the most appropriate technologies and techniques for a particular area. However, mainstreaming this collaborative approach within government research institutions and extension services has lagged behind. This book describes the Farmers' Research Group (FRG) approach by which a multi-disciplinary research team, extension workers and groups of farmers jointly conduct research on selected topics...