Socioeconomic and agroeconomic implications of growing wheat in Sudan
1985
Ali, F.M. (Agricultural Research Corporation, Wad Medani (Sudan))
The success in wheat research has enhanced the expansion of the wheat area in the Sudan; the intensification and diversification of cropping systems has increased the land available for wheat production from 9,000 to 307,000 hectares. A summary of recommended cultural practices is given. Wheat yields on experiment stations range between 3 and 4.5 t/ha, whereas commercial production yields are only .8 to 1.5 t/ha. The cost of wheat production, consumption, and imports has increased; studies show that it would be more economical to grow wheat in the Gezira than to import it. The expansion in wheat production has contributed to an increase in farmer income, which has resulted in increased domestic household activities, social activities, and leisure consumption; it has reduced the number of farmers migrating to other professions
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