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July 15, 2025

Discover Our 2024 Annual Report

Our 2024 Annual Report marks the completion of five years of operation at APNI. It is the time to talk about what we have accomplished, but also to reflect on how these achievements will shape our future.
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July 15, 2025

Comparing Laboratory and Remote Sensing Methods for Soil Nutrient Assessment in Northern Nigeria

By A.R. Garba, A.M. Yamusa, C.K. Daudu, S.L. Yau, M.I. Gaya, and A. Abdulkadir
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July 15, 2025

Africa Crop Diversity is a Unique Strength to Explore

Can Africa maintain this wealth of diversity in the face of the demands of its future population? This wider range of crops that are deeply rooted in its smallholder systems should represent a key consideration in terms of tradition, agro-biodiversity, and resilience.
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July 15, 2025

On-farm Experimentation Process Triggers Kenyan Farmers’ Zeal to Test Technologies in Maize Systems

By Onesmus Kitonyo, Evans Chimoita, Timothy Kamanu, Felister Nzuve, Esther Muindi, Alfred Micheni, James Muthomi, Vincent Kathumo, Grace Mureithi, George Chemining’wa, Ivan Adolwa, and James Mutegi
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July 15, 2025

Share your Snapshots – 2025 #1

Knowledge generates on-farm innovation as farmers from Gashoka Village, Embu County, Kenya, participate in a water and nitrogen management learning forum that serves as an opportunity to assess best practice options for their maize crops. Credit: O. Kitonyo
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July 1, 2025

Excellence in African Crop Nutrition Research & Outreach (EXCEL Africa) – 2025 Key Dates

EXCEL Africa seeks to identify, support, and celebrate outstanding achievements in crop nutrition research and outreach, acknowledging the pivotal role they play in enhancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
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January 21, 2025

Inside this Issue – 2024 #2

Dear Readers, Welcome to the latest issue of Growing Africa where we delve into research directed towards sustainable productivity, livelihood improvement, and resilience for African..
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January 21, 2025

Harnessing Carbon Finance to Elevate Smallholder Success in Uganda’s Coffee Sector

By James Mutegi, Freddie Kalibwani, Sara Lamsili, Bernice Limo, Brian Valencia, Salah Eddine Lahmadi, Derrick Komwangi, Claire Rhodes, and Thomas Oberthür
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January 21, 2025

A Q&A with Staff from Producers Direct

Our staff sat down with representatives of Producers Direct to talk about the project partner and their role within the on-going Uganda Carbon and Coffee Project (UCCP).
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January 21, 2025

Robusta Coffee Value Intensification: The Case for Good Agronomy

By Dr. Thomas Oberthür, Gavin Sulewski, Dr. Simon Cook
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January 21, 2025

Optimizing Split-Fertilizer Applications for Maize in Nigeria’s Mid-Belt

By Kehinde Ojeniyi, Ngonidzashe Chirinda, Krishna Devkota, and Donald Madukwe
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January 21, 2025

2024 Annual Photo Contest Results

Once again, it’s our pleasure to be able to announce the results of our annual photo contest! We are pleased to see the continued interest in this forum with submissions coming in from across the Continent. The contest organizers are grateful for your participation.
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January 21, 2025

A 4R Framework for Climate Finance: A Pathway for Effective Climate Finance Allocation

By Boubacar A. Cissé, Bouthayna El Amine, Samuel W. Anuga, Mohamed L. Metougui, Bruno Gerard, Michael G. Jacobson, and Ngonidzashe Chirinda
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January 21, 2025

Adaptation of a Conventional Seeder to a No-tillage Seeder: A Case Study of Al Moutmir-UM6P Sustainable Agriculture Mechanization Initiative

By Ahmed Lamkadem, Najoua Zizi, Abdellah Aboudrare, Hassan Bourarach, and Kamal Alahiane
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January 21, 2025

Excel Africa Award and Fellowship Recipients for 2024

Our Excel Africa initiative is aimed at fostering advancements in nutrient management and agronomic practices across the African continent. It seeks to identify, support and celebrate outstanding achievements in crop nutrition research and outreach—acknowledging the pivotal role they play in enhancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
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