Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.gbge3429
B. Vanlauwe
{"title":"Integrated Soil Fertility Management: Building on Past Experiences to Address Future Challenges","authors":"B. Vanlauwe","doi":"10.55693/ga21.gbge3429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.gbge3429","url":null,"abstract":"There remains a critical need in Africa to implement strategies to brace the continent against its triple threat of degrading soils, increased climatic vulnerability, and a surging need for nutritious foods. Through years of adaptive research, Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) has evolved into a balanced and inclusive agronomic concept well positioned to tackle these challenges. Still, effective implementation at scale is only achievable given innovative, locally adaptable dissemination technologies, and robust agriculture industry and financial support.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114498667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.belw4471
T. Jayne, S. Zingore, Amadou Ibra Niang, C. Palm, P. Sanchez
{"title":"Building Research, Development, and Extension Capacity for Sustainable Fertilizer Use and Soil Health in Africa","authors":"T. Jayne, S. Zingore, Amadou Ibra Niang, C. Palm, P. Sanchez","doi":"10.55693/ga21.belw4471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.belw4471","url":null,"abstract":"Key findings are summarized from a study detailing how international donors and research organizations can more effectively strengthen the capacities of African national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES). International efforts are more successful in building the capacities of individuals than in strengthening the NARES institutions. Successful implementation of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit and similar initiatives will require stronger national, regional and continental agricultural research systems that can lead and drive these initiatives. The authors identify actions required to strengthen these African systems and effectively implement African-led agricultural initiatives.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126524368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.edoq6802
G. Sulewski, Ivan S. Adolwa
{"title":"The Use and Impact of Multi-Nutrient Fertilizers in Kenyan Smallholder Cropping Systems","authors":"G. Sulewski, Ivan S. Adolwa","doi":"10.55693/ga21.edoq6802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.edoq6802","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the documented advantages to multi-nutrient fertilizer application their use remains low across smallholder cropping systems in Kenya. A better understanding of the key influences that foster (and restrict) their use can chart a path for new ways to encourage innovation on-farm.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"136 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122033304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.xzvk8042
Samuel Njoroge, E. Mugi-Ngenga, P. Chivenge, H. Boulal, S. Zingore, K. Majumdar
{"title":"The Impact of the Global Fertilizer Crisis in Africa","authors":"Samuel Njoroge, E. Mugi-Ngenga, P. Chivenge, H. Boulal, S. Zingore, K. Majumdar","doi":"10.55693/ga21.xzvk8042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.xzvk8042","url":null,"abstract":"The Covid-19 pandemic and recent geo-political conflict has combined to significantly disrupt the global fertilizer supply chains and cause disproportionate fertilizer price hikes and shortages in Africa. This study assessed the effects of the fertilizer crisis on prices and availability, and the macro- and microlevel responses of stakeholders and farmers in Kenya and Ghana. Fertilizer prices doubled since the onset of the crisis with various interventions implemented at the country, continent, and global levels in response to the crisis, while at the local level farmers adopted a wide range of coping strategies.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130278350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.eaqg1636
J. Kihara, Mordecai Mkiza, Dominic Mutambu, M. Kinyua, Obadiah Mwangi, P. Bolo, F. Liben, W. Abera
{"title":"Soil Health Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa: Status and Solutions","authors":"J. Kihara, Mordecai Mkiza, Dominic Mutambu, M. Kinyua, Obadiah Mwangi, P. Bolo, F. Liben, W. Abera","doi":"10.55693/ga21.eaqg1636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.eaqg1636","url":null,"abstract":"Soil health is an essential foundation for providing the food requirements of a growing population. Technologies for improving soil health are available, but many are only practiced to a limited extent. Partnerships involving governments, the private sector, and research and development initiatives promise to accelerate the packaging of the available data and information; and develop and deliver tailored recommendations that support sustainable soil health management.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128483606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2023-08-01DOI: 10.55693/ga21.ifcz1970
S. Zingore, T. Desalegn, Asseta Diallo, Tialhun Amede, S. Njoroge, M. Diallo, Lilian Wanjiru, Øystein Botillen
{"title":"The Implication of Soil Acidity and Management Options for Sustainable Crop Production in Africa","authors":"S. Zingore, T. Desalegn, Asseta Diallo, Tialhun Amede, S. Njoroge, M. Diallo, Lilian Wanjiru, Øystein Botillen","doi":"10.55693/ga21.ifcz1970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga21.ifcz1970","url":null,"abstract":"Acidic soils are widespread in Africa and present a major crop production challenge in a region faced with multiple climatic and soil constraints. Effective management recommendations in line with the 4Rs of lime management (Right Source, Rate, Time, and Place) are necessary for optimizing the agronomic and economic benefits of lime at the farm-level. In addition, policies and incentives are needed to develop viable lime supply chains.","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"114 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123346018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2022-12-15DOI: 10.55693/ga12.bsvi1567
Esther Muig-Ngenga, S. Zingore
{"title":"Grain Legumes Contribute Immediate and Residual-Effects in Rain-fed Maize Production Systems","authors":"Esther Muig-Ngenga, S. Zingore","doi":"10.55693/ga12.bsvi1567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga12.bsvi1567","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124181855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2022-12-15DOI: 10.55693/ga12.bnye1358
L. Prochnow, Artur Lupinetti-Cunha
{"title":"Building a Map of Bioavailable Phosphorus for African Soils","authors":"L. Prochnow, Artur Lupinetti-Cunha","doi":"10.55693/ga12.bnye1358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga12.bnye1358","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130706378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Growing AfricaPub Date : 2022-12-15DOI: 10.55693/ga12.qaaw1651
A. Phiri, S. Edewor, J. Kahamba, Ijeoma C. Nwoko, U. Chimimba
{"title":"Exploring Climate Smart Cropping System Solutions for Smallholder Farmers","authors":"A. Phiri, S. Edewor, J. Kahamba, Ijeoma C. Nwoko, U. Chimimba","doi":"10.55693/ga12.qaaw1651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55693/ga12.qaaw1651","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":442175,"journal":{"name":"Growing Africa","volume":"133 10","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120816995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}