Thematic Area: Nutrition
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…
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