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  • Sorghum–Cowpea Intercropping in the Same Planting Hole

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    This document describes a traditional intercropping practice in Burkina Faso where sorghum and cowpea are grown in the same planting hole to optimize limited land and reduce climate risks. It details technical implementation, planting densities, and performance comparisons showing improved total yield and biomass in intercropping systems. It also presents farmer perceptions, highlighting benefits like…

  • Livestock Feed Formulation Using Agricultural By-products

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    This document describes a method for formulating goat feed using locally available agricultural by-products such as millet stalks, cowpea haulms, pods, and bran. The process includes grinding, measuring, mixing, and proper storage to improve animal nutrition, health, reproduction, and milk production while reducing waste. Introduced in Niger, it supports sustainable livestock farming and resource recycling.…

  • Technical guide for amaranth production (Amaranthus spp)

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    This document provides a detailed technical itinerary for sustainable amaranth production, including nursery management, transplanting, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting. It highlights improved varieties, their characteristics, and productivity, while emphasizing the crop’s nutritional and economic benefits for food security. Organisation: World Vegetable Center (AV4Resilience Project) Author: Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well implemented and disseminated View document

  • Urine-Enriched Compost (OGA) for Soil Fertility Improvement

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    This innovation consists of enriching compost with sanitized human urine (OGA) to increase nitrogen content and accelerate decomposition. Developed in Niger, it improves soil fertility, boosts crop yields, reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, and promotes nutrient recycling in agroecological systems. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Federation Author: Ali Maman Aminou Maturity description: Field-tested and operational View document

  • Municipal Cells of AMSP-Burkina: A Local Governance and Learning Mechanism

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    This document describes the establishment of municipal cells by AMSP-Burkina as local platforms for coordination, learning, and governance among agricultural actors. These cells bring together producers, processors, and value chain stakeholders to improve collaboration, strengthen capacities, and enhance adoption of agricultural innovations. The initiative addresses weak local coordination, lack of peer learning frameworks, and limited…

  • Combination of Seed Balls and OGA for Millet Production

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    This innovation combines seed ball technology with the use of OGA (treated human urine) to improve millet yields in Niger. It enhances soil fertility, reduces the need for re-sowing, improves plant growth, and lowers dependency on costly agricultural inputs. The approach is low-cost, accessible, and widely adopted among rural communities, especially women. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali…

  • Enhancing Child Nutrition through Local Biodiversity in Burkina Faso

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    This project promotes the use of locally available edible plants from the Kulsé and Djôrô regions to improve nutrition among children. Nutritional analyses show high levels of vitamin A and proteins in many species, with a significant proportion meeting daily nutritional needs for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The initiative addresses malnutrition and…

  • OGA Biopesticide Using Hygienized Human Urine

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    This innovation involves the use of hygienized human urine (OGA) as a low-cost biopesticide applied to crops such as millet, cowpea, sesame, and groundnut. It can be used alone or enhanced with additives like chili juice or ash extract to improve its repellent properties. Field experiments have shown significant reductions in pest attacks and crop…

  • Technical itinerary for jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) production

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    This document presents improved varieties and best agronomic practices for cultivating jute mallow in West Africa. It covers nursery establishment, transplanting, soil preparation, fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and harvesting. The goal is to improve productivity, nutritional value, and income for farmers while promoting sustainable practices. Organisation: World Vegetable Center Author: Dr. Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well-developed…

  • Fortified Sorghum Flour with Carrot (No Premix)

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    This technical sheet presents the development of locally fortified sorghum-based flour enriched with carrot and other local ingredients (cowpea, peanut, baobab fruit, néré). It aims to combat malnutrition in the Sahel by improving nutritional intake using accessible, local resources. The document details ingredient composition, processing steps (as shown in the production diagram on page 3),…