Indisponible CIMMYT This is not practical as yet, agree that this is not environmentally sustainable - simply a research treatment in this case

In northern Zambia, Cassava on conventional ridges and furrows has been the norm but under SIFAZ (EU,FAO Zambia, Christian Thierfelder,CIMMYT ) we are proving that it can also work on the flat and under Conservation Agriculture 😄😄.

Shiela Chikulo Isaiah Nyagumbo ILRI.org #ZAS113

Synthetic or organic mulch for soil cover? To solve this dilemma some experiments were undertaken in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. #Read how by continuously adapting & refining our practices, we can ensure the sustainability of agriculture & improve farmers' livelihoods. bit.ly/3tkOeYj

We have just completed our webinar on Bridging the Gap Between Science and Farmers. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those who dedicated their time to join us. A special note of gratitude goes to our esteemed panelists for their perspective-altering presentations.

Despite higher labour requirements, strip cropping and single-row intercropping lead to higher nutrition & economic benefits than monocrops. Thus, important for #smallholders who rely on their produce for food and income. Enjoy: authors.elsevier.com/c/1i87ZcA-Inxzm #UUInitiative #MFS #SIFAZ

#GROWSMART CHALLENGE ACCEPTED by Mandla Nkomo 🥳🥳 Isaiah Nyagumbo , you have been challenged to carry on the torch and record your video too! Join the Challenge: 👉Create a video saying "I am a GROWSMART Champion!" 👉Share the video on social media, tagging @ScalingAgronomy

All set for the mulch in the pfumvudza plot at Mr Gambara, Mutoko District, ward 8 #ConservationAgriculture #SmartAgriculture

Despite the El Niño induced late start of the rains and current dry spells, farmers and the Soy Use Case teams in the Chinyanja Triangle still managed to establish great field trials set to take Agronomy to Scale in soybean production as witnessed in the last week! #CIMMYT,

Last week, the #RAIZ team toured the #Agroecology trials in Mutoko (CIMMYT). Despite the drought, our experiments on conservation agriculture and organic fertilizers like Bokashi and Vermicompost yielded promising results. These are crucial lessons for farmers and technocrats.

Last week was highly enriching as we learned about the tremendous impact of the #USAID funded AID-I. In just one year, this initiative has reached over 2 million farmers across 6 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, engaging 80+ private sector and NGO partners! Well done!

For the #EiA Chinyanja Triangle Soy Use Case team, last week in Zambia was busy as we deliberated on developing research outputs to operationalize our Minimum Viable Product for scaling and guiding soybean farmers on varieties, planting dates, fertilization and how to grow it.

Excited to share this research output showing how maize-legume rotations in Malawi’s smallholder farms are not just increasing maize yields but also boosting nutrition and maximizing land use efficiency. Thanks to Donald Nyamayevu and João Vasco Silva sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

.CIMMYT is promoting #ConservationAgriculture among smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa, stressing its crucial role in sustaining soil health & resilience in the face of climate challenges. Demonstrating the value of soil aggregate management. bit.ly/3zzIa1N

As we prepare for the 2024/25 season, this week's @RAIZ planning meetings with farmers & partners has given insights on past biofertilizer use results in Mutoko and Murewa. These experiences are refining our #agroecological approaches to co-developing solutions with farmers.

Insights from the recent Steering Committee with CIMMYT, CIRAD, UZ & EU, led by Prof. O. Jiri: 👉 Engage policymakers with science that works for farmers 👉 Bridge indigenous knowledge + climate science 👉 Govt support is key 👉 Research rooted in farmers’ realities #RAIZ

A new season brings challenges but adaptability is your best friend in the field. Some key takeaways for farmers: 1. Stay attuned to the weather forecasts to help make appropriate farming decisions. 2. Embrace climate-smart practices. 3. Timely control of weeds #AgronomyWisdom