Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2593-9173
ISSN: 2593-9173
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Pawe Agricultural Research Center, Pawe, Ethiopia
Review Article
Review on; Groundnut and its Production Status in Ethiopia
Author(s): Yeshiwas Sendekie*
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of nitrogen fixing legume, economically and nutritionally important crop for
tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is unique crop because, it flowers above ground and the nut develops
underground. Worldwide groundnut produced by more than 110 countries. The production is estimated to 53.64
million tonnes during 2020 cropping season. The total land coverage of groundnut in Ethiopia is 113,515 ha and the
production is estimated to be 205,069 tonnes with productivity of 1.81 tonnes per hectare. Oromya and
Benishangule Gummuz regions were the leading respective producer regions in Ethiopia. Production area, yield and
productivity has been increasing worldwide with a rate of 5.5%, 7.6% and 2.2% respectively, whereas, 143.74%,
23.5% and 1.5% respectively, during 2019 and 2020 cropping season. This revealed tha.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2593-9173.23.14.148