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Thematic Area: Soil Health

  • Agroecological Options Fair

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    A participatory methodological approach that enables farmers to co-design, select, and test combinations of agroecological practices directly in their fields. It integrates options from multiple projects and evaluates their performance at the territorial level under real farming conditions, fostering collective learning and data-driven decision-making. Organisation: Imaan Research; FUSCN (Mooriben); FUMA Gaskiya Author: Abdoul-Aziz Saidou; Boureima Seyni; Almoustapha…

  • Bokashi P+ Technical Sheet

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    This document presents Bokashi P+, an improved organic fertilizer enriched with phosphate and nitrogen, produced from urban organic waste and effective microorganisms. It addresses the limitations of traditional compost and Bokashi by offering faster production, higher nutrient content, and bioprotective effects. The innovation improves yields, supports organic certification, and enhances farmers’ income while reducing reliance…

  • AgroGaskiyAI Crop Yield Prediction Model

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    AgroGaskiyAI is a hybrid artificial intelligence model designed to predict agricultural yields, analyze production variability factors, and support strategic decision-making. It integrates biophysical data and farmer knowledge into a unified, explainable system, helping anticipate production deficits and optimize resource allocation in climate-vulnerable farming systems. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Author: Mahaman Lawali Inoussa Garba; Naroua Harouna; Chaibou Kadri; Maman…

  • Watermelon cultivation as an innovation for agricultural diversification in Toéghin

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    This document presents the introduction of watermelon cultivation (Citrullus lanatus) in Toéghin, Burkina Faso, as a strategy to diversify agricultural production and improve resilience to climate change. After three years of experimentation, farmers achieved high yields (31,600 kg/ha) and strong economic returns while improving nutrition and using agroecological inputs like compost and biopesticides. Organisation: Diobass Ecologie…

  • Comparison of Legume Species in Sorghum Rotations under Sudano-Sahelian Conditions

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    This study analyzes the short-term effects of 14 legume species used in rotation with sorghum in Burkina Faso. Despite differences in biomass production and nitrogen fixation, no significant variation in sorghum yield was observed depending on the preceding legume species. The findings suggest that nitrogen availability is not the main driver of yield improvement, likely…

  • Comparison of cropping systems: rotation, intercropping, and monoculture of sorghum and cowpea

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    This document presents a six-year field experiment conducted in Burkina Faso comparing monoculture, crop rotation, and two types of intercropping systems (alternate rows and traditional planting pits) for sorghum and cowpea. Results show that while intercropping initially outperforms monoculture, its advantage declines over time. Crop rotation proves to be the most sustainable system, maintaining yields…

  • Cereal-Legume Rotation (Sorghum–Cowpea)

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    This document explains the benefits of rotating sorghum and cowpea in Sudano-Sahelian systems as an alternative to fallow. It highlights improved yields, better soil fertility, and reduced pest and striga pressure compared to monoculture. It also discusses farmer perceptions, constraints such as land access, and recommendations for implementation. Organisation: LegAE Project / Agricultural Research in Burkina…

  • 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…

  • OGA Biofertilizer from Sanitized Human Urine

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    This document presents an agroecological innovation from Niger where sanitized human urine (OGA) is used as a low-cost natural fertilizer. It improves millet yields by up to 30%, addresses soil fertility decline, reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers, and promotes waste valorization. The practice is simple, widely adopted, and particularly empowering for women. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali…

  • FUMA-FRN: Farmer Research Network

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    An agroecological research approach based on co-learning, co-creation, and knowledge sharing, enabling farmers to actively shape research agendas, collaborate with researchers, and scale innovations through networks. It strengthens participation, improves contextualized research, and enhances knowledge exchange while bridging gaps between farmers and scientific communities. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Author: Ali Maman Aminou et al. Maturity description: Well established and…