The study was conducted in the Jarso and Kersa districts of the East Hararghe Zone. Introducing improved technologies such as fababean (Hachalu and Dosha) varieties has great advantages for the producers to minimize risks associated with it and maximize their benefits. The activity was undertaken for two consecutive years of main cropping season (2017-2018). In the process, mutual learning among farmers, researchers and development agents has been enhanced. Fababean varieties have been demonstrated among Farmers Research Group members. The number of participants on training and mini field day were 36 and 93, respectively. The yield result indicated that Dosha and Hachalu recorded 28.6 and 27.2 qt/ha at Afgug and 21.6 qt/ha and 21.1 qt/ha at Tola, respectively. Awareness of the advantages of fababean technology for farmers was increased through the promotion of this technology. Both varieties were recommended for more promotion in the area and other similar agro-ecology. Therefore, all concerned bodies should share their responsibility for future intervention and wider promotion of the technology.

Keywords: Fababean, Demonstration, FRGs, Dosha and Hachalu.