Integrated microdose and rain water harvesting to improve crop productivity in low fertility and eroded soils in Sub-Saharan West Africa
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2014-06
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The presentation details the fertilizer microdosing technique of planting and applying fertilizer. Using this technique, one farmer can sow and fertilize crops; whereas previously, three people would be needed to first open the planting mounds; second, place the seed; and third, apply microfertilizer and close the mounds. The performance of microdosing and rainwater harvesting are assessed in terms of field demonstrations, soil fertility and crop yields.
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SOIL FERTILITY, FERTILIZER APPLICATION, DRYLANDS, RAIN FED FARMING, WATER HARVESTING, CROP YIELD, BENIN, BURKINA FASO, NIGER, SOUTH OF SAHARA