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The Seeds: Start Them Early Program
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Gene editing of banana for disease resistance
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Food sovereignty in sub-Saharan Africa: reality, relevance, and practicality
(2022-10-07)The recent discourse on food sovereignty places much emphasis on democracy in determining localized food systems, and whether the food is culturally appropriate while leaning heavily on sustainable agricultural practices such as organic agriculture, ecological intensification, agroecology, naturebased solutions, and regenerative agriculture. Sustainable agricultural practices are intended to ensure that the land is managed without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, while going further ... -
National food consumption and micronutrient survey 2021: preliminary report
(IInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2022-09)The last National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS) was undertaken about 20 years ago in 2001 (Maziya-Dixon, et al., 2004; Nigeria Food Consumption and Nutrition Survey 2001-2003, IITA, https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100010). The findings of that study likely no longer represent the current micronutrient status or dietary consumption patterns of the Nigerian population. This lack of recent and reliable information presents several challenges, both in terms of reviewing ongoing ... -
Development initiative for northern Uganda: building resilience to enhance food and nutrition security, income and health in northern Uganda
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Residues from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae rearing influence the plant-associated soil microbiome in the short term
(2022-09-26)The larvae of the black soldier fly (BSFL, Hermetia illucens) efficiently close resource cycles. Next to the nutrient-rich insect biomass used as animal feed, the residues from the process are promising plant fertilizers. Besides a high nutrient content, the residues contain a diverse microbial community and application to soil can potentially promote soil fertility and agricultural production through the introduction of beneficial microbes. This research assessed the application of the residues ... -
Re-assessing the pest status of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae) on solanaceous crops and farmers control practices in Benin
(2022-12)This study was carried out 7 years after a first one conducted in 2013 as part of the policy of the Benin government to promote the vegetable production sector. Data collection was mostly based on a countrywide survey conducted in 25 municipalities throughout Benin, from August to December 2020. Farmers were selected based on their experience in cultivating solanaceous crops, and were interviewed to assess their perception about the severity of the spider mite Tetranychus evansi, the control method ... -
Biomass production and nutrient use efficiency in white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) genotypes grown under contrasting soil mineral nutrient availability
(2022)Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is of great importance to food security, especially in West Africa. However, the loss of soil fertility due to dwindling fallow lands with indigenous nutrient supply poses a challenge for yam cultivation. This study aimed to determine shoot and tuber biomass and nutrient use efficiency of white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) grown under low- and high-NPK conditions. Six white Guinea yam genotypes were used in field experiments conducted at Ibadan, Nigeria. Experiments were ... -
Genetic diversity and inter-trait relationships among maize inbreds containing genes from Zea diploperennis and hybrid performance under contrasting environments
(2020)Accurate estimation of genetic variability present in tropical maize inbreds with varying reactions to Strigahermonthica infestation is essential for efficient and sustainable utilization to ensure increased genetic gain in a breeding program. Thirty-six early maturing maize inbred lines and 156 single cross hybrids were evaluated under Striga-infested and non-infested conditions in Nigeria during the 2014 and 2015 cropping seasons. Under Striga infestation, grain yield ranged from 1134 kg ha−1 ... -
The potential of conservation agriculture to improve nitrogen fixation in cowpea under the semi-arid conditions of Kenya
(2022-10-07)Low-cost but productive crop intensification options are needed to assist smallholder farmers in the tropics to move away from poverty. This study assessed the capacity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) to perform biological N fixation (BNF) under no-tillage practices, crop residue cover and intercropping with maize (Zea mays L.). The study was performed during the long rains of 2017 at Kiboko experimental station, located in semi-arid eastern Kenya. The research field trials had been running ... -
Cómo abordar la temática de género en el manejo de plagas y enfermedades: Preguntas y respuestas frecuentes sobre la recolección de datos y trabajos de extensión con enfoque de género
(International Potato Center, 2020-08)Este resumen explora el potencial y los beneficios que se pueden obtener al aplicar la perspectiva de género en la investigación y extensión agrícola. Si bien muchas personas reconocerían fácilmente la importancia del género en cualquier tipo de investigación agrícola, los métodos y las técnicas para la aplicación de esta perspectiva no son siempre tan obvios ni fáciles de llevar a la práctica. A continuación presentamos una guía útil de preguntas y respuestas preparadas por el equipo interdisciplinario ... -
Considering gender in pest and disease management: FAQs for gender-responsive data collection and extension work. (Georgian)
(International Potato Center, 2020-08) -
Considering gender in pest and disease management: FAQs for gender-responsive data collection and extension work. (Vietnamese)
(International Potato Center, 2020-08)This brief explores the potentials and gains to be made by applying a gender perspective in agronomic research and extension work. While many people would readily acknowledge the importance of gender in any kind of agronomic research, the methods and techniques for applying the perspective are not as obvious nor easy to implement. What follows is a helpful Q&A by the interdisciplinary team who work on gender and pest and disease management in the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas ... -
Impacts of Agroforestry conservation practices on soil health, crop nutrients and safety in Zambia
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Promotion of soybean as nutritious food, livestock feed and edible oil in Tanzania
(Agriculture Sector Policy Analysis Group, 2022)