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Rotation and intercropping

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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Ghana 2017 (long) farmer soybean leaflet

Summary:

This 8 page A5 leaflet explains the key principles for growing soybean in Northern Ghana.

Languages:
English
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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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Sorghum & millet-legume (colour) cropping guide – Portuguese

Summary:

A practical 92-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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FRI Backgrounder on growing soybean

Summary:

Backgrounder on growing soybean in Tanzania 

Sections include:

  • Why is this subject important to listeners
  • What are the big challenges of growing soybean in Tanzania?
  • Is there misinformation about growing soybean that I should cover?
  • Gender aspects of growing soybean
  • Predicted impact of climate change on production of soybean
  • Key information about growing soybean from land selection to harvest
Languages:
English
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Northern Ghana Soybean Technical Brief 2017

Summary:

A summary of all of the main stages of soybean development and the application of improved technologies including improved seed, inoculant and P fertilizer.

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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Cassava nutrient management guide

Summary:

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

Languages:
English
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