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  • 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…

  • OGA Biofertilizer from Sanitized Human Urine

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    This document presents an agroecological innovation from Niger where sanitized human urine (OGA) is used as a low-cost natural fertilizer. It improves millet yields by up to 30%, addresses soil fertility decline, reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers, and promotes waste valorization. The practice is simple, widely adopted, and particularly empowering for women. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali…

  • FUMA-FRN: Farmer Research Network

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    An agroecological research approach based on co-learning, co-creation, and knowledge sharing, enabling farmers to actively shape research agendas, collaborate with researchers, and scale innovations through networks. It strengthens participation, improves contextualized research, and enhances knowledge exchange while bridging gaps between farmers and scientific communities. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Author: Ali Maman Aminou et al. Maturity description: Well established and…

  • FUMA-FRN Large-N Participatory Research Approach

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    A large-scale participatory research approach designed to reach many farmers across diverse contexts using localized support systems. It progressively expands from small pilot groups to large-scale implementation, combining agroecological intensification options, farmer-led experimentation, and digital data collection. The approach strengthens farmer engagement, adapts to local conditions, and integrates research with extension services. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali…

  • Bokashi P+ Technical Sheet

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    This document presents Bokashi P+, an improved organic fertilizer enriched with phosphate and nitrogen, produced from urban organic waste and effective microorganisms. It addresses the limitations of traditional compost and Bokashi by offering faster production, higher nutrient content, and bioprotective effects. The innovation improves yields, supports organic certification, and enhances farmers’ income while reducing reliance…

  • 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…