Theme pack
We are very pleased to present our second monthly theme pack of existing FRI resources, this time focusing on soil fertility. This collection represents some of the best resources on soil fertility that we’ve published over the past decade.
Background information
Interview and drama scripts
- Manure the magic worker
- Organic fertilizer within easy reach
- Composting – a better practice to improve soil fertility – The case of Dien
- Are burning crop residues and grass good for soil health and fertility
- When it rains – The role of trees and shrubs in preventing soil erosion
- Improve manure to make better fertilizer
- The success story of Agatha Ngoma – Conservation agriculture for better yields
- Farmers improve yields with traditional soil-building practices that restore and fertilize damaged soils
- Is tillage really necessary – The benefits of Conservation Agriculture
Barza Wire stories
- Malawi: Farmers increase maize harvest by using chicken droppings as fertilizer
- Republic of Guinea: Farmer uses kola leaf compost to regenerate infertile land
- Burundi: Farmer improves banana yield with compost
- Zimbabwe: Micro-dosing fertilizer boosts yield despite drought (African Renewal)
- Zambia: Fertilizer made from groundnut shells and leaves improves maize harvest
- Malawi: Farmers improve yields with compost