Innovation learning platforms have their roots in the agricultural innovation systems (AIS) approach. AIS emphasizes a systems view of agricultural innovations and conceptualizes an innovation system as all individuals and ...

Agriculture in eastern Africa is predominantly rainfed and maize is a major food crop, primarily produced for home consumption and the market by small-scale family farms. The study characterized farm households in the ...

Participatory research approaches are increasingly becoming the foundation of integrated nutrient management. Until recently there has been almost no farmer uptake of soil fertility recommendations in Malawi. This has ...

This report outlines a methodology whereby whole farm fertiliser and crop management strategies for maize based systems, are jointly developed and evaluated by communal farmer and researchers with the assistance of a ...

This report presents the results of a baseline survey that was carried out in nine wards of Chihota communal area, Zimbabwe. This survey is part of the Chihota Soil Fertility project which is a pilot study to expose farmers ...

Les programmes nationaux de recherche agricole s'orientent de plus en plus vers les programmes de recherche dans les conditions de production. Il devient donc npcessaire de bien définir la clientèle de ce type de recherche. ...

The maize sector in Paraguay is going through a period of perplexing changes. Despite recent production gains, average maize yields remain far below those which could be achieved with relatively simple changes in management ...

The maize sector in Paraguay s going through a period of perplexing changes. Despite recent production gains, average maize yields remain far below those which could be achieved with relatively simple changes in management ...

This publication contains maps and data related to 22 of the 25 developing countries that produce over 100,000 has. of wheat. This information is based on contributions by national programs and CIMMYT staff. Data presented ...

CIMMYT's methods for on-farm research (OFR) are now being implemented by many national programs, helping them to identify improved and appropriate technologies for target groups of farmers. These experiences have contributed ...