Advances In Integrated Soil Fertility Management In Sub Saharan Africa Challenges And Opportunities

Author : Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Job Kihara,Joseph Kimetu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1091 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402057601

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Advances in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities by Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Job Kihara,Joseph Kimetu Pdf

Food insecurity is a fundamental challenge to human welfare and economic growth in Africa. Low agricultural production leads to low incomes, poor nutrition, vulnerability to risk and threat and lack of empowerment. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of agricultural research and development experiences from sub-Saharan Africa. The text highlights practical lessons from the sub-Saharan Africa region.

Author : Henk Mutsaers,Danny Coyne,Stefan Hauser,Jeroen Huising,Alpha Kamara,Generose Nziguheba,Pieter Pypers,Godfrey Taulya,Piet van Asten,Bernard Vanlauwe
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781315518848

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Soil and Soil Fertility Management Research in Sub-Saharan Africa by Henk Mutsaers,Danny Coyne,Stefan Hauser,Jeroen Huising,Alpha Kamara,Generose Nziguheba,Pieter Pypers,Godfrey Taulya,Piet van Asten,Bernard Vanlauwe Pdf

Judicious soil fertility management is crucial for sustainable crop production and food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This book describes the various concepts and approaches underlying soil and soil fertility management research in SSA over the last fifty years. It provides examples of important innovations generated and assesses the position of research within the research-to-development continuum, including how innovations have been validated with the intended beneficiaries. Using the experience of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) as a case study, the authors analyse how processes, partnerships and other factors have affected research priorities, the delivery of outputs, and their uptake by farming communities in SSA. They evaluate both successes and failures of past investments in soil fertility research and important lessons learnt which provide crucial information for national and international scientists currently engaged in this research area. The book is organised in a number of chapters each covering a chronological period characterised by its primary research content and approaches and by the dominant research paradigms and delivery models.

Author : W. Graeme Donovan,Frank Casey
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821342363

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Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa by W. Graeme Donovan,Frank Casey Pdf

World Bank Technical Paper No. 408. This report is a critical review of the technical, economic, and institutional constraints on improving soil fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the actions recommended to address them. Action plans prepared for Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, and Mali examine the demand for and supply of mineral fertilizers, the exploitation of local mineral resources, the prevention of soil erosion and increasing soil-water retention, and soil fertility management using organic technologies and management practices.

Author : Nteranya Sanginga,Paul L. Woomer
Publisher : CIAT
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Soil fertility
ISBN : 9789290592617

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Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa by Nteranya Sanginga,Paul L. Woomer Pdf

Forward. A call for integrated soil fertility management in Africa. Introduction. ISFM and the African farmer. Part I. The principles of ISFM: ISFM as a strategic goal, Fertilizer management within ISFM, Agro-minerals in ISFM, Organic resource management, ISFM, soil biota and soil health. Part II. ISFM practices: ISFM products and fields practices, ISFM practice in drylands, ISFM practice in savannas and woodlands, ISFM practice in the humid forest zone, Conservation Agriculture. Part III. The process of implementing ISFM: soil fertility diagnosis, soil fertility management advice, Dissemination of ISFM technologies, Designing an ISFM adoption project, ISFM at farm and landscape scales. Part IV. The social dimensions of ISFM: The role of ISFM in gender empowerment, ISFM and household nutrition, Capacity building in ISFM, ISFM in the policy arena, Marketing support for ISFM, Advancing ISFM in Africa. Appendices: Mineral nutrient contents of some common organic resources.

Author : Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme
Publisher : Springer
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319076621

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Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa by Bernard Vanlauwe,Piet van Asten,Guy Blomme Pdf

The humid highlands in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are characterized by high population densities and require intensification. The Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA) has set up a research for development platform in various mandate areas in DR Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda, aiming to identify improved production, market, and nutrition options and facilitating the access for development partners to these options. This platform is supported by capacity building, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and monitoring and evaluation efforts. The conference, facilitated by CIALCA, aimed to (i) take stock of the state-of the art in agricultural intensification in the highlands of SSA and (ii) chart the way forward for agricultural research for development in the humid highlands of SSA, and more specifically in the recently launched Humidtropics Consortium Research Programme, through keynote, oral and poster presentations, and strategic panel discussions.

Author : D. J. Greenland,H. Nabhan,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251045631

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Soil Fertility Management in Support of Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa by D. J. Greenland,H. Nabhan,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This publication reviews issues related to land degradation, with focus on problems of soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights some successful experiences in the region, constraints and possible solutions specific to the major agro-ecological zones and the importance of the holistic and participatory approaches for soil productivity improvement. The need for action and collaborative efforts of all stakeholders, within the framework of ongoing initiatives, are emphasized. It is hoped that this document will contribute to increase awareness of senior specialists and policy-makers about the problems and alternative solutions towards enhanced and sustained soil productivity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CIAT
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Farms, Small
ISBN : 9789586940887

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Integrated soil fertility management in the tropics: TSBF-CIAT’s achievements and reflections, 2002-2005 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joann Whalen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533079455

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Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management by Joann Whalen Pdf

Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management: A Global Perspective presents 15 invited chapters written by leading soil fertility experts. The book is organized around three themes. The first theme is Soil Mapping and Soil Fertility Testing, describing spatial heterogeneity in soil nutrients within natural and managed ecosystems, as well as up-to-date soil testing methods and information on how soil fertility indicators respond to agricultural practices. The second theme, Organic and Inorganic Amendments for Soil Fertility Improvement, describes fertilizing materials that provide important amounts of essential nutrients for plants.The third theme, Integrated Nutrient Management Planning: Case Studies From Central Europe, South America, and Africa, highlights the principles of integrated nutrient management. Additionally, it gives case studies explaining how this approach has been implemented successfully across large geographic regions, and at local scales, to improve the productivity of staple crops and forages.

Author : Samuel Adjei-Nsiah,Isaac Danso,Andrews Opoku,Kwame Agyei Frimpong
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889766659

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Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Saharan Africa by Samuel Adjei-Nsiah,Isaac Danso,Andrews Opoku,Kwame Agyei Frimpong Pdf

Author : Job Kihara,Dougbedji Fatondji,James W Jones,Gerrit Hoogenboom,Ramadjita Tabo,Andre Bationo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400729599

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Improving Soil Fertility Recommendations in Africa using the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) by Job Kihara,Dougbedji Fatondji,James W Jones,Gerrit Hoogenboom,Ramadjita Tabo,Andre Bationo Pdf

The book gives a detailed description of the application of DSSAT in simulating crop and soil processes within various Agro-ecological zones in Africa. The book, an output of a series of 3 workshops, provides examples of the application of DSSAT models to simulate nitrogen applications, soil and water conservation practices including effects of zai technology, phosphorus and maize productivity, generation of genetic coefficients, long-term soil fertility management technologies in the drylands, microdosing, optimization of nitrogen x germplasms x water, spatial analysis of water and nutrient use efficiencies and, tradeoff analysis. The minimum dataset requirements for DSSAT is discussed. This book arises from attempts to address the limited use of models in decision support by African agricultural (both soil scientist and agronomists) scientists.

Author : Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Kihara,Uzo Mokwunye
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9400715366

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Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management by Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Kihara,Uzo Mokwunye Pdf

Legumes play an important role in the cropping systems of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins. The sale of legumes seed, leaves and fibre generates income for the marginalized communities especially women. Cultivation of legumes is essential for the regeneration of nutrient-deficient soils. By biologically fixing nitrogen (BNF) in the soil, legumes provide a relatively low-cost method of replacing otherwise expensive inorganic nitrogen in the soil. This enhances soil fertility and boosts subsequent cereal crop yields. Production of legumes in SSA is however; hampered by a number of constraints among them low and declining soil fertility, low soil pH, high salinity, drought and flooding, poor access to improved germplasm, diseases, pests and weeds. Farmers need to learn how to overcome these constraints if the full benefits of legumes are to be gained. This book presents a synthesis of research work on legumes and draws attention to the importance of legumes in integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and poverty alleviation in SSA.

Author : Morris Fanadzo,Nothando Dunjana,Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa,Ernest Dube
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819924271

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Towards Sustainable Food Production in Africa by Morris Fanadzo,Nothando Dunjana,Hupenyu Allan Mupambwa,Ernest Dube Pdf

This edited book is focused on Sustainable Development Goal 2. It offers a comprehensive and topical collection of practices, technologies and innovations in the field of sustainable food production and security under a changing climate. It is a one-stop handbook for farmers, researchers, extensionists, policy makers and other stakeholders seeking to identify and disseminate best fit technologies for local and regional landscapes. It offers an understanding of the challenges, risks and uncertainties as well as opportunities to foster productive and sustainable food production. Smallholder farming and agriculture in general is facing a serious threat from climate change that has resulted in erratic and unpredictable rainfall and increased temperatures, among other abiotic stresses. These climate change induced pressures have reduced productivity mainly among the smallholder farmers, who are critical in driving the attainment of sustainable development goals like SDG 2, 12 and 13. The objective of the book is to document effective and practicable practices and technologies that can be adopted by smallholder African farmers as mitigation measures against the effects of climate change. This book is of interest to researchers, agricultural scientists, climate change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers.

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400741133

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Organic Fertilisation, Soil Quality and Human Health by Eric Lichtfouse Pdf

Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.

Author : Douglas L. Karlen,Charles W. Rice
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-06
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9783038423584

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Enhancing Soil Health to Mitigate Soil Degradation by Douglas L. Karlen,Charles W. Rice Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Enhancing Soil Health to Mitigate Soil Degradation" that was published in Sustainability

Author : Ephraim Nkonya, Patrick Gicheru, Johannes Woelcke, Barrack Okoba, Daniel Kilambya, and Louis N. Gachimbi
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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On-Site and Off-Site Long-Term Economic Impacts of Soil Fertility Management Practices: The Case of Maize-Based Cropping Systems in Kenya by Ephraim Nkonya, Patrick Gicheru, Johannes Woelcke, Barrack Okoba, Daniel Kilambya, and Louis N. Gachimbi Pdf