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Intercropping

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

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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Cassava agronomy flip chart

Summary:

The cassava agronomy chart targets trainers in ISFM in Uganda and highlights the steps of cassava production, from land preparation to harvest and storage.

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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Bean 59 message SMS campaign

Summary:

This bean 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 59-message campaign ran in early 2018 in Southern Tanzania.

Languages:
Swahili / Kiswahili
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Sorghum & millet-legume (b&w) cropping guide – Portuguese

Summary:

A practical 64-page A5 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for sorghum and millet production incorporating integrated soil fertility management techniques and practices. Produced by ASHC.

Languages:
Portuguese
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Ethiopia ISFM-soil test decision table

Summary:

The decision table works with the fertilizer optimisation tool to support farmers with fertilizer investment decisions.

Languages:
English
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