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Grow bananas better – extension guide

Summary:

The Grow Bananas Better extension guide targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights good agronomic practices for banana production. Its content structure and design promotes interaction between trainers and farmers, making room for practical and follow up sessions.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Bioversity, IITA, scaling agents, extension and farmer representatives, using a writeshop process.

Languages:
English
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Banana agronomy story chart – Runyakitara

Summary:

The banana story chart in Runyakitara targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights good agronomic practices for banana production. It focusses on two characters, Annet and Fred, banana farmers who are intent on increasing their yield. They come across Peter, a successful banana farmer who invites them to his farm and offers them sound advice on improving their banana crop.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  Bioversity, IITA, extension and farmer representatives, using a writeshop process.

Languages:
English
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Banana agronomy story chart – Luganda

Summary:

The banana story chart in Luganda targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights good agronomic practices for banana production. It focusses on two characters, Annet and Fred, banana farmers who are intent on increasing their yield. They come across Peter, a successful banana farmer who invites them to his farm and offers them sound advice on improving their banana crop.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  Bioversity, IITA, extension and farmer representatives, using a writeshop process.

Languages:
English
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Banana agronomy story chart

Summary:

The banana story chart targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights good agronomic practices for banana production. It focusses on two characters, Annet and Fred, banana farmers who are intent on increasing their yield. They come across Peter, a successful banana farmer who invites them to his farm and offers them sound advice on improving their banana crop.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  Bioversity, IITA, extension and farmer representatives, using a writeshop process.

 

Languages:
English
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Optimizing Fertilizer & ISFM in Uganda

Summary:

Optimizing Fertilizer Use within the Context of Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Uganda is chapter 15 of the OFRA publication - Fertilizer use optimization in sub-Saharan Africa

OFRA book on Fertilizer Use Optimization - low res

Languages:
English
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OFRA Book on Fertilizer Use Optimization in Sub-Saharan Africa

Summary:

Fertilizer Use Optimization in Sub-Saharan Africa is a 228 page book that provides a detailed explanation on optimizing fertilizer use within an Integrated Soil Fertility Management Framework in 13 African countries. The book is an output of the Optimizing Fertilizer Recommendations in Africa (OFRA) project, funded by AGRA.

Languages:
English
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Banana nutrient management guide

Summary:

A 12-page guide that provides details of nutrient management practices necessary for banana production. It focuses on fertilizer and organic matter use and good agricultural practices such as intercropping.

Languages:
English
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Coffee-Banana system (colour) cropping guide – French

Summary:

A 132-page field guide that provides a details of coffee banana cropping methods focusing on good agricultural practices that promote integrated soil fertility management. Produced by ASHC

Languages:
French
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Coffee-Banana system (b&w) cropping guide – French

Summary:

French version - a 92-page field guide that provides a details of coffee banana cropping methods focusing on good agricultural practices that promote integrated soil fertility management. Produced by ASHC.

Languages:
French
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Coffee-Banana system (b&w) cropping guide-Portuguese

Summary:

A Portuguese field guide (104 pages) that provides a details of coffee banana cropping methods focusing on good agricultural practices that promote integrated soil fertility management.

Languages:
Portuguese
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