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  • 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…

  • KaanLoboTongRiibo poultry feed for guinea fowl productivity

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    A locally developed feed supplement made from maize, cowpea, and fish bone powder that increases guinea fowl egg production from 100 to 150 eggs, extends laying duration, improves weight gain, and helps prevent diseases. It also generates income and strengthens the poultry value chain. Organisation: Groupe de Paysans Innovateurs Wend-Songda Author: Groupe de Paysans Innovateurs Wend-Songda Maturity…

  • Enhancing Nutritional Value of Local Biodiversity Plants in Burkina Faso

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    This project promotes the nutritional potential of local edible plants from the Kulsé and Djôrô regions in Burkina Faso. It highlights their high vitamin A and protein content and their role in improving food security, dietary diversity, and resilience to climate variability. Nutritional analyses show that many of these plants can meet daily nutritional requirements,…

  • Kombi-laafi enriched infant flour

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    Kombi-laafi is a locally produced enriched infant flour made from maize, soybeans, peanuts, and millet to prevent and treat malnutrition in children aged 6 to 59 months. Developed through community-based research and tested on 46 children, it showed significant improvements in weight, nutritional indicators, and overall health. It is also an income-generating activity for local…

  • Cascade Training by Farmer Trainers in Burkina Faso

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    An endogenous agroecological scaling approach where selected farmers are trained by researchers and then disseminate knowledge to peers through demonstrations and farmer field schools. It addresses soil degradation, limited agricultural advisory access, and the need to reach many households efficiently, showing strong yield improvements through combined practices like Zaï, compost, and improved seeds. Organisation: INERA; AMSP…

  • Soom-boumbri hybrid meat rabbit

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    This document presents an innovation consisting of a hybrid meat rabbit (Soom-boumbri) created by crossing Hyla and local breeds to improve animal production in rural Burkina Faso. The rabbit shows high growth, disease resistance, and prolific reproduction (8–10 offspring per litter). The project demonstrates economic profitability, improved food security, and environmental benefits through reduced pressure…

  • Improved Traditional Cowpea Storage Practices in Burkina Faso

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    This document presents an innovation that enhances traditional cowpea storage methods using local materials such as clay, ash, cow dung, and repellent plants. It significantly reduces post-harvest losses caused by insect attacks (previously 40–60%) while preserving nutritional quality, including stable protein content and low aflatoxin levels. The approach combines traditional knowledge with scientific improvements to…

  • Watermelon cultivation as an innovation for agricultural diversification in Toéghin

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    This document presents the introduction of watermelon cultivation (Citrullus lanatus) in Toéghin, Burkina Faso, as a strategy to diversify agricultural production and improve resilience to climate change. After three years of experimentation, farmers achieved high yields (31,600 kg/ha) and strong economic returns while improving nutrition and using agroecological inputs like compost and biopesticides. Organisation: Diobass Ecologie…