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Innovation Type: Technical

  • Fonio Production Technology in Mali

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    This technical sheet presents fonio (Digitaria exilis) as a resilient crop suitable for poor and degraded soils, contributing to food security and income diversification in dry areas. Improved varieties such as Peazo show strong performance with yields exceeding 1 ton per hectare and revenues around 700,000 FCFA/ha. The document outlines production steps, challenges, and impacts…

  • Sorghum Double-Use Technology

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    This technical sheet presents a farming innovation consisting of cultivating sorghum varieties that produce both high grain yields for human consumption and significant biomass for animal feed on the same plot. The approach enhances food security, farmer income, and resilience in semi-arid tropical regions. Field trials in Mali (2024–2025) show yields exceeding 2 t/ha of…

  • Phospho-Compost Technology for Soil Fertility Improvement

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    This document presents a composting technique enriched with natural phosphate to improve soil fertility and crop nutrition in phosphorus-poor Sahelian soils. Developed under the CATHI-GAO project, it uses locally available biomass and Tahoua phosphate to enhance millet yields sustainably. The method includes detailed composting steps and demonstrates significant yield improvements. Organisation: CATHI-GAO Project / INRAN Author: Zounon…

  • Fortified Sorghum Flour with Moringa (No Premix)

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    This document presents the development of locally fortified sorghum-based flours enriched with moringa and other local ingredients (cowpea, peanut, baobab fruit, néré, carrot) to combat malnutrition in the Sahel. It details ingredients, formulations, production processes (as shown in the diagram on page 3), and evaluates nutritional composition and sensory acceptability (tables on pages 4 and…

  • Integration of tree clusters to improve millet yield

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    This document presents an agricultural practice consisting of managing clusters of woody species such as Guiera senegalensis and Piliostigma reticulatum to enhance soil fertility and increase millet yields. The method uses concentric planting zones with varying seed density to optimize productivity. It is a low-cost, sustainable solution adapted to Niger’s degraded soils. Organisation: CATHI-Gao Project Author: ZOUNON…

  • Enhancing Nutritional Value of Local Biodiversity Plants in Burkina Faso

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    This project promotes the nutritional potential of local edible plants from the Kulsé and Djôrô regions in Burkina Faso. It highlights their high vitamin A and protein content and their role in improving food security, dietary diversity, and resilience to climate variability. Nutritional analyses show that many of these plants can meet daily nutritional requirements,…

  • Improved Traditional Cowpea Storage Practices in Burkina Faso

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    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…