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 ensure low-cost, safe, and environmentally friendly storage solutions.
Organisation: IRSAT/CNRST (Institute of Applied Sciences and Technologies)
Author: Dr BA/HAMA Fatoumata
Maturity description: Tested and validated with producers
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