Table 3 Reasons why farmers prefer barley and their importance
Reasons | Importance |
|---|---|
• Suitable for high altitude, performs better than other crops | Very important |
• Can be produced both in belg and meher seasons | Very important |
• Tolerant to weather and agronomic stresses like frost, water logging, weeds, diseases, and insects | Very important |
• Suitable for many kinds of dishes (including injera) with a better taste | Very important |
• Good source of energy and consuming barley foods gives body strength | Very important |
• Medicinal purposes for gastritis, headache and can heal broken bones and fractures | Very important |
• The best choice for local beverages | Very important |
• Relatively high yielding with low management | Important |
• Produces high quantity and quality straw for feed, which is preferred by animals | Important |
• Quality straws for roofing (thatching) houses and bedding | Important |
• Grain, flour and food products store better than other crops | Important |
• Good cash crop as it is highly demanded for local beverages prepared in towns for sale | Less important |