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Thematic Area: Seeds

  • 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…

  • Early-cycle sorghum variety Kouria

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    This document presents a technical sheet describing Kouria, a newly improved early- to intermediate-cycle sorghum variety developed in Burkina Faso. It explains its development through mass selection, agronomic characteristics, yield performance (11.1% higher than the reference variety Kapelga), adaptation to Sudanian and Sudano-Sahelian zones, and recommended cultivation practices. The variety is dual-purpose (grain and forage),…

  • Food diversification: potential of mungbean

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    This document presents the potential of mungbean (Vigna radiata) as a crop for food diversification in semi-arid regions, particularly in Burkina Faso. It highlights its nutritional value, drought tolerance, and short growth cycle, along with agronomic practices and yield comparisons with other legumes. It also discusses farmer perceptions, including constraints such as labor-intensive harvesting and…

  • Cascade Training by Farmer Trainers in Burkina Faso

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    An endogenous agroecological scaling approach where selected farmers are trained by researchers and then disseminate knowledge to peers through demonstrations and farmer field schools. It addresses soil degradation, limited agricultural advisory access, and the need to reach many households efficiently, showing strong yield improvements through combined practices like Zaï, compost, and improved seeds. Organisation: INERA; AMSP…

  • Technical itinerary for roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) production

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    This document presents a complete technical guide for cultivating roselle, including soil selection, sowing, maintenance, pest control, and harvesting. It promotes improved varieties and sustainable agricultural practices to address low productivity and limited seed access. The crop offers nutritional benefits (rich in vitamin C and antioxidants) and socio-economic opportunities for farmers. Organisation: AV4Resilience / World Vegetable…

  • Participatory TRICOT Approach for Selecting African Traditional Vegetables in Burkina Faso

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    This document presents the TRICOT (Triadic Comparisons of Technologies) participatory research approach used to evaluate traditional African vegetable varieties directly in farmers’ fields. It involves farmers comparing three randomly assigned varieties to identify those best adapted to local agroecological conditions and preferences. Implemented under the AV4Resilience project, the method integrates farmer feedback into varietal selection…

  • Row intercropping of cereals and legumes (sorghum-cowpea)

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    This document describes an improved intercropping system in Burkina Faso using alternating rows of sorghum and cowpea to enhance soil fertility, optimize yields, and improve resilience to climate variability. It details technical practices, varietal choices, planting strategies, and comparative performance data showing higher combined yields than monocropping. It also presents farmer perceptions, highlighting benefits such…

  • 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…