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Dual-purpose sorghum and legume residues for livestock feeding in Mali
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This project evaluates the use of sorghum straw combined with cowpea and groundnut residues as an alternative livestock feed during the dry season in Mali. Through feeding trials on sheep, it demonstrates that legume residues can partially replace wheat bran without reducing animal performance, thereby lowering feeding costs and improving resource use efficiency. Organisation: IER /…
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,…
Use of Live Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Broiler Chicken Feed
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This document presents an innovation using live Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSF) as an alternative protein source in poultry feed. The larvae contribute to circular economy by converting organic waste into high-protein biomass and nutrient-rich fertilizer. A feeding trial on broiler chickens shows that a daily supplementation of 6g larvae maintains comparable growth performance to…
Black Soldier Fly Digestate Biocompost for Market Gardening
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This document describes a technology developed in 2022 in Niger that produces organic fertilizer from black soldier fly larval digestate. The process involves collecting biodegradable waste, feeding it to larvae, and composting the residue to enhance nutrient quality. Field results show improved tomato yield, fruit size, and shelf life compared to conventional fertilizers. Despite strong…
Fertilization Options Basket for Agroecological Intensification
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This innovation provides farmers with a range of fertilization options tailored to their specific environmental and economic contexts. By understanding soil fertility levels and the contribution of on-field vegetation, farmers can select suitable crops and fertilization strategies. The approach improves yields, reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers, and promotes sustainable soil management. Organisation: FUMA-Gaskiya Federation Author: Dr Hannatou…
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…