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  • Biological control of millet head miner using Trichogrammatoidea armigera

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    This document presents a biological control method against the millet head miner (Heliocheilus albipunctella) in the Sahel using the egg parasitoid Trichogrammatoidea armigera. It details a low-cost mass-rearing technique based on sterilized eggs of Corcyra cephalonica and explains implementation steps, field release, and observed impacts such as increased parasitism rates and improved yields. Organisation: INERA, IER,…

  • Traditional snack ‘Mugudugu’ to combat child malnutrition

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    This innovation develops a nutrient-rich traditional infant food made from local cereals, legumes, and non-timber forest products like baobab, néré, and moringa. It significantly improves protein, energy, and micronutrient intake for children aged 6 months to 5 years while remaining affordable and locally producible. Combining traditional knowledge with scientific research, it supports rural nutrition and…

  • Cereal and Legume Intercropping System

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    This technical sheet explains the benefits of intercropping cereals and legumes to optimize land use, reduce input costs, and improve soil fertility. Field results from 2024–2025 show higher economic returns, especially for maize-soybean systems. The document details implementation steps, costs, and target users in semi-arid tropical regions. Organisation: ONG AMEDD (Association Malienne d’Éveil au Développement Durable)…

  • Improved Jar Innovation for Healthy Cowpea Storage

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    This document presents a local innovation that enhances traditional jars and silos to improve cowpea storage in Burkina Faso. By combining indigenous knowledge with scientific techniques, the method significantly reduces post-harvest losses caused by pests while maintaining nutritional quality and minimizing aflatoxin contamination. It relies on low-cost, locally available materials and promotes environmentally friendly practices.…

  • Complementary flour based on malted sorghum, peanut, cowpea and baobab pulp

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    This document presents a nutritional innovation consisting of a locally produced complementary flour designed to combat malnutrition among vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly. It details the production process, ingredient proportions, nutritional values, and implementation steps, while promoting local value chains and women’s entrepreneurship. Organisation: Institut d’Economie Rurale (IER) /…

  • Village Agroecological Committee (CAE) Implementation

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    This document describes an endogenous approach to scaling agroecology in Burkina Faso through the creation of village-level agroecological committees. These committees strengthen local leadership, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and address the lack of extension services. The approach includes participatory diagnosis, organizational design, structuring, and continuous capacity building to ensure long-term sustainability and local ownership. Organisation: INERA;…

  • Precooked Malted Millet Couscous with Green Leaves

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    This document presents a food processing innovation from Mali that produces couscous made from malted millet or sorghum combined with dried green leaves (such as moringa, amaranth, baobab, and sweet potato leaves). The innovation improves year-round availability of leafy vegetables, enhances nutritional value, reduces cooking time, and promotes food security and income generation, particularly for…

  • 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…

  • New short-cycle dual-purpose sorghum varieties (Koom-Kaviinre, Koom-Sii, Wenifoni)

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    This document presents the development and multi-location evaluation of three improved sorghum varieties in Burkina Faso. These varieties were bred from IRAT 204 and B35 to combine drought tolerance, grain yield, and forage production. Field trials over two years across three sites showed higher productivity and adaptability compared to existing varieties, with good stability and…

  • Participatory Seasonal Planning Workshops for Local Climate Risk Management

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    This document presents an approach based on participatory seasonal planning workshops designed to improve understanding and use of climate forecasts at the local level. It combines scientific forecasts with traditional knowledge to co-produce climate scenarios and adaptation strategies. The initiative enhances decision-making and resilience among local communities facing climate variability. Organisation: Centre Imaan de support en…