Taking Maize Agronomy to Scale in Africa (TAMASA)
IPNI-2015-SSAP-04
Summary Maize is an important staple food and feed crop in SSA predominantly grown by some 55 million smallholder farmers in maize-based systems. Smallholder maize yields are well below the best yields that can be obtained on farm with current technology. Read more
Interpretive Summary
The overall objective of the "Taking Maize Agronomy to Scale in Africa" (TAMASA) project is to work with extension service providers (i. e. , input suppliers, government and private research and extension services, agro-dealers, and others) to co-develop systems and applications/tools that enhance capacity to effectively develop and disseminate site-specific nutrient and agronomic recommendations.
Maize productivity remains low ( 2 t/ha/yr) in sub-Saharan Africa, even though average yields of 4 t/ha are possible if optimum management is practiced. Taking maize agronomy to scale in Africa (TAMASA) project was initiated in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania to develop and promote improved agronomic practices for maize production intensification.
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Project Leader
Project Cooperators
Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA
IPNI Staff
Location
Africa \ Eastern Africa \ ETH