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Lessons from On-farm Experimentation on Climate-Smart Management for Upland Rice in Uganda
A farmer-led field study in western Uganda revealed varied rice yield gap reduction with nutrient application to major upland soil types and different responses to the impacts of climate variability due to moisture stress.
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Advancing Agricultural Sustainability through Collaborative Data Growth
The Open Data Crop Nutrition Platform (https://cropnutrientdata.net), a collaboration between the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), Agmatix, and the Consortium for Precision Crop Nutrition (CPCN), continues to make strides in supporting agricultural sustainability.
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Comparing Laboratory and Remote Sensing Methods for Soil Nutrient Assessment in Northern Nigeria
Remote sensing shows significant potential for scaling the assessment, and mapping, soil fertility across African agricultural landscapes. Still, the path forward likely lies in an integrated approach that combines the power of remote sensing for broad-scale assessment and planning with targeted laboratory analysis.
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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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On-farm Experimentation Process Triggers Kenyan Farmers’ Zeal to Test Technologies in Maize Systems
There is need to rethink the process of conducting on-farm research to better foster knowledge transfer and innovation. Through a participatory on-farm experimentation (OFE) approach, this study was carried out to validate a package of soil moisture and fertilizer nitrogen management practices, and to track farmer adoption of better agronomic practices.
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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.
