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Managing striga weed poster

Summary:

The managing striga weed poster targets farmers and extension in Uganda and highlights symptoms of striga infestation, prevention and management of striga.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  ASHC and Mango Tree, in an effort to consolidate research and learning of the Agricultural Technology and Agribusiness Advisory Services (ATAAS) project’s lifetime.

Languages:
English
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Managing and controlling maize pests and diseases poster

Summary:

The managing and controlling maize pests and diseases poster targets farmers in Uganda and highlights major pests and diseases affecting maize: their spread, prevention and control.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  ASHC and Mango Tree, in an effort to consolidate research and learning of the Agricultural Technology and Agribusiness Advisory Services (ATAAS) project’s lifetime.

Languages:
English
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Managing striga – maize story chart

Summary:

The managing striga chart targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights symptoms of striga infestation, prevention and management of striga.

It was developed in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO),  ASHC and Mango Tree, in an effort to consolidate research and learning of the Agricultural Technology and Agribusiness Advisory Services (ATAAS) project’s lifetime.

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Maize & cassava message SMS campaign

Summary:

This maize and cassava SMS campaign was developed as part of the UPTAKE project (Up-scaling Technology in Agriculture through Knowledge and Extension). This project is exploring how SMS and radio can work together to support adoption of technology leading to increased productivity and food security, along with improved livelihoods for small-scale farming household.

Radio partners: Farm Radio International

Other partners: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), MEDA

This message campaign ran in 2019 in Southern Tanzania for maize and in Eastern zone for cassava.

Languages:
English, Swahili / Kiswahili
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Maize 62 message SMS campaign

Summary:

This maize SMS campaign was developed as part of the UPTAKE project (Up-scaling Technology in Agriculture through Knowledge and Extension). This project is exploring how SMS and radio can work together to support adoption of technology leading to increased productivity and food security, along with improved livelihoods for small-scale farming household.

Radio partners: Farm Radio International

Other partners: ARI Uyole, private seed companies (Meru Agrotours, Highland seed and Beula seed company), Ministry of Agriculture DAICOS

This 62-message campaign ran in late 2017/early 2018 in Southern Tanzania.

Languages:
Swahili / Kiswahili
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Mobile Landscape Analysis – Audio PowerPoint

Summary:

This is a presentation on the mobile landscape analysis in Tanzania put together by the UPTAKE team. It contains key findings and constraints to providing Agri VAS, lessons, opportunities and implications for knowledge organizations and is accompanied by a descriptive audio recording.

Languages:
English
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Maize-legume system (colour) cropping guide

Summary:

The maize-legume system cropping guide is a practical 88 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for maize-legume production that promote integrated soil fertility management. Produced by ASHC.

High and low resolution versions are available for downloading -this cropping guide is available in English only.  A black & white, easy to print and photocopy, version will be available soon - the text is the same but the format is A4 and any images that rely on colour have been replaced.

Languages:
English
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Optimizing Fertilizer & ISFM in Zambia

Summary:

Optimizing Fertilizer Use within the Context of Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Zambia is chapter 16 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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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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Optimizing Fertilizer & ISFM in Tanzania

Summary:

Optimizing Fertilizer Use within the Context of Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Tanzania is chapter 14 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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