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  • Processing Cowpea Grains into Dried Purée (Loulaye)

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    This document presents a technical guide for transforming cowpea grains into a dried purée called ‘loulaye’, a traditional food in Niger. The process includes sorting, dehulling, cooking, and drying to improve shelf life, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance nutritional value. The innovation supports food security, local value addition, and promotes agroecological production systems. Organisation: Institut National…

  • New short-cycle dual-purpose sorghum varieties (Koom-Kaviinre, Koom-Sii, Wenifoni)

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    This document presents the development and multi-location evaluation of three improved sorghum varieties in Burkina Faso. These varieties were bred from IRAT 204 and B35 to combine drought tolerance, grain yield, and forage production. Field trials over two years across three sites showed higher productivity and adaptability compared to existing varieties, with good stability and…

  • Production of enriched porridge from Boscia senegalensis seeds

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    This document presents a locally produced enriched flour made from Boscia senegalensis seeds combined with jujube pulp and baobab fruit pulp to address malnutrition in Sahelian regions. It details the processing steps (soaking, drying, milling, mixing), formulation proportions, and nutritional benefits, including improved protein, iron, and zinc content. The solution is affordable, locally accessible, and…

  • Centrosema as a Forage Diversification Strategy

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    This document analyzes the potential of Centrosema pascuarum as a forage crop to address the decline of natural pastures. It presents experimental results from Burkina Faso showing its high biomass production and superior protein yield compared to other legumes. It also discusses its agronomic performance, benefits for crop rotation, and practical considerations for cultivation and…

  • FUMA-FRN Sovereign Federated Database

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    A digital system developed by FUMA Gaskiya to collect, centralize, and govern agricultural data through a secure, sovereign database. It operates with offline capabilities, bidirectional synchronization, and controlled access, enabling reliable data management in low-connectivity environments. The system improves decision-making, transparency, and data security for agricultural stakeholders. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Author: Ali Maman Aminou Maturity description: Operational and…

  • Comparison of cropping systems: rotation, intercropping, and monoculture of sorghum and cowpea

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    This document presents a six-year field experiment conducted in Burkina Faso comparing monoculture, crop rotation, and two types of intercropping systems (alternate rows and traditional planting pits) for sorghum and cowpea. Results show that while intercropping initially outperforms monoculture, its advantage declines over time. Crop rotation proves to be the most sustainable system, maintaining yields…

  • Farmer Research Network Application (FRNA)

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    A mobile and web application designed to manage farmer organizations, members, plots, weather stations, and agricultural data collection. It enables continuous monitoring of farming activities from sowing to harvest, supports offline data collection, and ensures user data sovereignty and historical tracking. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali Maman Aminou Maturity description: Operational and deployed View document

  • Food diversification: potential of mungbean

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    This document presents the potential of mungbean (Vigna radiata) as a crop for food diversification in semi-arid regions, particularly in Burkina Faso. It highlights its nutritional value, drought tolerance, and short growth cycle, along with agronomic practices and yield comparisons with other legumes. It also discusses farmer perceptions, including constraints such as labor-intensive harvesting and…

  • AgroGaskiyAI Crop Yield Prediction Model

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    AgroGaskiyAI is a hybrid artificial intelligence model designed to predict agricultural yields, analyze production variability factors, and support strategic decision-making. It integrates biophysical data and farmer knowledge into a unified, explainable system, helping anticipate production deficits and optimize resource allocation in climate-vulnerable farming systems. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Author: Mahaman Lawali Inoussa Garba; Naroua Harouna; Chaibou Kadri; Maman…

  • Cereal-Legume Rotation (Sorghum–Cowpea)

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    This document explains the benefits of rotating sorghum and cowpea in Sudano-Sahelian systems as an alternative to fallow. It highlights improved yields, better soil fertility, and reduced pest and striga pressure compared to monoculture. It also discusses farmer perceptions, constraints such as land access, and recommendations for implementation. Organisation: LegAE Project / Agricultural Research in Burkina…