Strengthening the Capacity for Dissemination of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies in East and Southern Africa
IPNI-2013-SSAP-1
There is growing multi-sector interest to support small holder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa to increase crop productivity through improved access to fertilizer and improved seeds. It is recognized that an integrated approach to soil fertility management (ISFM), encompassing optimal use of organic resources, fertilizer and improved seed varieties, and adapting these to site-specific biophysical and socio-economic conditions is central to sustainable crop production. Read more
Interpretive Summary
Despite the potential of Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) technologies to improve crop productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), adoption by farmers has been very limited. The underlying challenges include poor integration of existing knowledge and lack of effective knowledge products for farmers, extension agents and policy makers.
The Soil Health Consortia project is funded by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and implemented by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) in partnership with more than 200 institutions and over 1000 individual stakeholders. The partners are drawn from the private sector (fertilizer and seed companies), agricultural research institutions, policy organs, advisory services, and development partners.
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Project Leader
Shamie Zingore, International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)
Project Cooperators
Rebbie Hararwa
IPNI Staff
Location
Africa