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Thematic Area: Soil Health

  • 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…

  • Urine-Enriched Compost (OGA) for Soil Fertility Improvement

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    This innovation consists of enriching compost with sanitized human urine (OGA) to increase nitrogen content and accelerate decomposition. Developed in Niger, it improves soil fertility, boosts crop yields, reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers, and promotes nutrient recycling in agroecological systems. Organisation: FUMA Gaskiya Federation Author: Ali Maman Aminou Maturity description: Field-tested and operational View document

  • Combination of Seed Balls and OGA for Millet Production

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    This innovation combines seed ball technology with the use of OGA (treated human urine) to improve millet yields in Niger. It enhances soil fertility, reduces the need for re-sowing, improves plant growth, and lowers dependency on costly agricultural inputs. The approach is low-cost, accessible, and widely adopted among rural communities, especially women. Organisation: Fuma Gaskiya Author: Ali…

  • CEF-M: Digital Farm Management Tool

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    CEF-M is a digital tool designed for the integrated management of family farms, supporting planning, monitoring, and evaluation of agricultural activities. It combines mobile data collection (XLSForms) with a web platform for data centralization, analysis, and access. Adapted to low-connectivity contexts, it includes visual and audio interfaces to ensure accessibility for low-literacy users, improving decision-making,…

  • Improving Women’s Access to Organic Matter in Central Burkina Faso

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    This document describes a social innovation aimed at improving rural women’s access to organic matter within smallholder farms in central Burkina Faso. Through the FRN approach, it establishes a new social agreement allowing women to raise sheep and use animal manure to fertilize their fields, addressing gender inequities and soil fertility challenges. The initiative involves…

  • Combined Organic and Mineral Microdose Fertilization for Millet and Sorghum

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    This technical sheet presents an agroecological innovation combining organic manure (cow dung) with microdoses of mineral fertilizers (NPK and urea) to improve soil fertility and crop productivity in southern Mali. Tested through participatory trials, the approach significantly increases yields of millet and sorghum, enhances economic returns, and strengthens resilience to climate variability. It addresses soil…

  • 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…

  • Use of Human Solid Waste as Fertilizer for Millet Production

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    This project explores the use of treated human solid waste as an affordable and effective fertilizer to improve millet yields in Niger’s low-fertility soils. It addresses limited access to chemical fertilizers by recycling nutrients like phosphorus and potassium, improving soil health and increasing productivity. The innovation builds on prior acceptance of hygienized human urine and…

  • 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…