Soil fertility research for maize-based farming systems in Malawi and Zimbabwe

Soil fertility research for maize-based farming systems in Malawi and Zimbabwe
Title Soil fertility research for maize-based farming systems in Malawi and Zimbabwe PDF eBook
Author Stephen R. Waddington
Publisher CIMMYT
Pages 324
Release 1998
Genre Soil fertility
ISBN 9789706480064

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Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa

Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa
Title Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa PDF eBook
Author Nteranya Sanginga
Publisher CIAT
Pages 270
Release 2009
Genre Soil fertility
ISBN 9290592613

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Forward. A call for integrated soil fertility management in Africa. Introduction. ISFM and the African farmer. Part I. The principles of ISFM: ISFM as a strategic goal, Fertilizer management within ISFM, Agro-minerals in ISFM, Organic resource management, ISFM, soil biota and soil health. Part II. ISFM practices: ISFM products and fields practices, ISFM practice in drylands, ISFM practice in savannas and woodlands, ISFM practice in the humid forest zone, Conservation Agriculture. Part III. The process of implementing ISFM: soil fertility diagnosis, soil fertility management advice, Dissemination of ISFM technologies, Designing an ISFM adoption project, ISFM at farm and landscape scales. Part IV. The social dimensions of ISFM: The role of ISFM in gender empowerment, ISFM and household nutrition, Capacity building in ISFM, ISFM in the policy arena, Marketing support for ISFM, Advancing ISFM in Africa. Appendices: Mineral nutrient contents of some common organic resources.

Integrated Approaches to Higher Maize Productivity in the New Millennium

Integrated Approaches to Higher Maize Productivity in the New Millennium
Title Integrated Approaches to Higher Maize Productivity in the New Millennium PDF eBook
Author
Publisher CIMMYT
Pages 550
Release 2004
Genre Corn
ISBN 9706481206

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Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa

Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa
Title Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa PDF eBook
Author Stephen R. Waddington
Publisher CIMMYT
Pages 260
Release 2003
Genre Green manure crops
ISBN 9789706481139

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Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa

Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa
Title Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa PDF eBook
Author Andre Bationo
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 1339
Release 2011-08-30
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 904812543X

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Africa can achieve self sufficiency in food production through adoption of innovations in the agriculture sector. Numerous soil fertility and crop production technologies have been generated through research, however, wide adoption has been low. African farmers need better technologies, more sustainable practices, and fertilizers to improve and sustain their crop productivity and to prevent further degradation of agricultural lands. The agricultural sector also needs to be supported by functional institutions and policies that will be able to respond to emerging challenges of globalization and climate change.

Enhancing the Contribution of Maize to Food Security in Ethiopia

Enhancing the Contribution of Maize to Food Security in Ethiopia
Title Enhancing the Contribution of Maize to Food Security in Ethiopia PDF eBook
Author Mandefro Nigussie
Publisher CIMMYT
Pages 239
Release 2002
Genre Corn
ISBN 9291461008

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Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management

Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management
Title Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management PDF eBook
Author Andre Bationo
Publisher Springer Science & Business Media
Pages 253
Release 2011-08-24
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 9400715366

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Legumes play an important role in the cropping systems of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins. The sale of legumes seed, leaves and fibre generates income for the marginalized communities especially women. Cultivation of legumes is essential for the regeneration of nutrient-deficient soils. By biologically fixing nitrogen (BNF) in the soil, legumes provide a relatively low-cost method of replacing otherwise expensive inorganic nitrogen in the soil. This enhances soil fertility and boosts subsequent cereal crop yields. Production of legumes in SSA is however; hampered by a number of constraints among them low and declining soil fertility, low soil pH, high salinity, drought and flooding, poor access to improved germplasm, diseases, pests and weeds. Farmers need to learn how to overcome these constraints if the full benefits of legumes are to be gained. This book presents a synthesis of research work on legumes and draws attention to the importance of legumes in integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and poverty alleviation in SSA.