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  • Technical itinerary for roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) production

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    This document presents a complete technical guide for cultivating roselle, including soil selection, sowing, maintenance, pest control, and harvesting. It promotes improved varieties and sustainable agricultural practices to address low productivity and limited seed access. The crop offers nutritional benefits (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants) and socio-economic opportunities for farmers. Organisation: AV4Resilience / World Vegetable…

  • Participatory TRICOT Approach for Selecting African Traditional Vegetables in Burkina Faso

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    This document presents the TRICOT (Triadic Comparisons of Technologies) participatory research approach used to evaluate traditional African vegetable varieties directly in farmers’ fields. It involves farmers comparing three randomly assigned varieties to identify those best adapted to local agroecological conditions and preferences. Implemented under the AV4Resilience project, the method integrates farmer feedback into varietal selection…

  • Improved forage production and utilization for sheep fattening in Korsimoro, Burkina Faso

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    This document presents a participatory study on the production of improved dual-purpose sorghum and cowpea varieties and their use in sheep fattening systems. It evaluates forage yields, feeding strategies, animal performance, and economic profitability, showing that improved rations significantly enhance growth and returns. The study promotes integrated and resilient livestock systems for smallholder farmers. Organisation: CNRST/INERA…

  • Row intercropping of cereals and legumes (sorghum-cowpea)

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    This document describes an improved intercropping system in Burkina Faso using alternating rows of sorghum and cowpea to enhance soil fertility, optimize yields, and improve resilience to climate variability. It details technical practices, varietal choices, planting strategies, and comparative performance data showing higher combined yields than monocropping. It also presents farmer perceptions, highlighting benefits such…

  • 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

  • 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),…

  • CEF-M: Digital Farm Management Tool

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    CEF-M is a digital tool designed for the integrated management of family farms, supporting planning, monitoring, and evaluation of agricultural activities. It combines mobile data collection (XLSForms) with a web platform for data centralization, analysis, and access. Adapted to low-connectivity contexts, it includes visual and audio interfaces to ensure accessibility for low-literacy users, improving decision-making,…

  • Combined Organic and Mineral Microdose Fertilization for Millet and Sorghum

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    This technical sheet presents an agroecological innovation combining organic manure (cow dung) with microdoses of mineral fertilizers (NPK and urea) to improve soil fertility and crop productivity in southern Mali. Tested through participatory trials, the approach significantly increases yields of millet and sorghum, enhances economic returns, and strengthens resilience to climate variability. It addresses soil…

  • 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…

  • 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…