Thematic Area: Farmer Innovation

  • Livestock Feed Formulation Using Agricultural By-products (CATHI-Gao Project)

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    This document describes a livestock feed formulation technique using locally available agricultural by-products such as millet stalks, cowpea haulms, pods, and bran. The process involves grinding, measuring, mixing, and properly storing feed to improve goat nutrition, health, reproduction, and manure quality while reducing waste. Introduced in 2019, the innovation supports smallholder farmers with practical, low-cost…

  • Livestock Feed Formulation Using Agricultural By-products

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    This document describes a method for formulating goat feed using locally available agricultural by-products such as millet stalks, cowpea haulms, pods, and bran. The process includes grinding, measuring, mixing, and proper storage to improve animal nutrition, health, reproduction, and milk production while reducing waste. Introduced in Niger, it supports sustainable livestock farming and resource recycling.…

  • Technical guide for amaranth production (Amaranthus spp)

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    This document provides a detailed technical itinerary for sustainable amaranth production, including nursery management, transplanting, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting. It highlights improved varieties, their characteristics, and productivity, while emphasizing the crop’s nutritional and economic benefits for food security. Organisation: World Vegetable Center (AV4Resilience Project) Author: Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well implemented and disseminated View document

  • 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…

  • Technical itinerary for jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) production

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    This document presents improved varieties and best agronomic practices for cultivating jute mallow in West Africa. It covers nursery establishment, transplanting, soil preparation, fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and harvesting. The goal is to improve productivity, nutritional value, and income for farmers while promoting sustainable practices. Organisation: World Vegetable Center Author: Dr. Colette Ouédraogo; Salif Ouattara Maturity description: Well-developed…