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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Improving Women’s Access to Organic Matter in Central Burkina Faso

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    This document describes a social innovation aimed at improving rural women’s access to organic matter within smallholder farms in central Burkina Faso. Through the FRN approach, it establishes a new social agreement allowing women to raise sheep and use animal manure to fertilize their fields, addressing gender inequities and soil fertility challenges. The initiative involves…

  • Improved Feeding Ration for Sheep Fattening in Mali

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    This technical sheet presents an improved feeding strategy for sheep fattening practiced by women’s groups in southern Mali using a revolving fund system. It combines roughage with cottonseed cake and cereal bran to enhance weight gain, productivity, and income. The approach addresses feed shortages and animal health challenges, showing significant improvements in daily weight gain…

  • 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…

  • 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…