Materials Library
The ISFM materials library is designed to share a wide range of materials. Your search options include by crop, country, language, format (e.g. leaflets, audio visual materials etc.) or by ISFM practice (e.g. planting legumes, application of organic material, fertilizer application etc.). In addition materials under the ‘How to…’ section offer advice and guidance on how to make your own ISFM materials. ASHC welcomes your feedback on the materials posted here and welcomes ISFM materials developed by others for inclusion in this library.
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
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
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
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
Dairy farming made easier with the NARO forage chopper
- Summary:
The NARO forage chopper storychart targets extension, ISFM trainers and farmers in Uganda and describes advantages of the NARO forage chopper for an individual farmer as well as farmer groups.
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
Better calf keeping with NARO calf pen – flipchart
- Summary:
The NARO calf pen flipchart targets extension, ISFM trainers and farmers in Uganda and describes design and features of the NARO calf pen and advantages of using the NARO calf pen.
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
Upland rice cropping calendar
- Summary:
The rice cropping calendar targets extension, ISFM trainers and farmers in Uganda and highlights timelines and activities of every phase in the rice growing season.
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
Rice calendar – Facilitator’s guide
- Summary:
The rice calendar - facilitator's guide targets extension and ISFM trainers in Uganda and highlights timelines and activities of every phase in the rice growing season. It will help the facilitator use the upland rice cropping calendar.
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
Farmer’s take-home rice calendar
- Summary:
The farmer's take home rice calendar targets farmers in Uganda and highlights timelines of every phase in the rice growing season. It is used to support and reinforce rice production messages explained by extension workers or ISFM trainers.
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
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
