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- ItemBoosting Local Certified Seed Production in Burundi through Private Seed Sector Development(IFDC, 2022) IFDCBurundi is a strongly agricultural and densely populated country, with 257 people per square kilometre. Rapid population growth has decreased average land holdings from 1.04 hectares to 0.5 hectares per household between 1973 and 2009.1Additionally, agricultural production is low compared with other countries of the region. To solve this problem, IFDC has come up with a project, the Private Seed Sector Development (PSSD) project (2018-2022), which is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Burundi and aims to double the production and income of 178,000 farm households in Burundi by ensuring sustainable access to high-quality seed and agricultural advisory services.
- ItemIFDC Magazine, Volume 40, No. 3(2015) IFDCThis magazine explores the remarkable career of Dr Amit Roy, a visionary leader in the development field. Through an insightful interview, we gain valuable insights into his experiences and how they shaped his approach to bringing about change. Dr Roy shares anecdotes from his visits to Albania and Afghanistan, highlighting the transformative power of IFDC's work in these countries. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural landscape of each nation and engaging with local communities to achieve sustainable development. Dr Roy reflects on the evolving nature of the development sector and offers advice to young professionals entering the field. His passion for making a difference and his belief in the power of people are evident throughout the conversation. The article concludes with inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been changed through IFDC's initiatives, reinforcing the impact and importance of their work.
- ItemIntergrated Soil Fertility Management: Cauliflower(2023)This training manual on cauliflower production under the Nepal Seed and Fertilizer provides comprehensive guidance on integrated soil fertility management (ISFM). The process of planting Cauliflower includes variety selection, quality seed, preparing the land to produce healthy seedlings, transplanting seedlings, fertilizer management, irrigation and drainage, managing weeds, pests, and diseases, and finally harvesting and storage. A good seed variety is healthy, pure, and clean. Apply 1500 kg of manure to the land at least 15 days before transplanting. The nursery bed selection should be accessible, closer to irrigation, and with a good drainage system. The nursery bed should be 3 m long, 1 m wide, and 15 cm raised above. The seeds should be sown i cm deep and 5 cm apart between rows. Nursery sheds should be protected from heat, cold, and animals. It should also be watered regularly, and weeding done. Top dressing should be done 15 days after sowing. During land preparation, fields should be leveled. After 20-25 days, seedlings are ready for transplanting and should be exposed to sun and water-restricted for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plants should be spread widely, as close spacing increases the competition for nutrients and light. Weeding and earthing should be done 30 days before transplanting and, second, before the initiation of curd formation. Earthing should cover up to 5 cm of the stem of plants. The critical stages of top dressing are right after transplanting, after weeding and earthing, before top dressing, and during curd formation. The first top dressing, which is done 30 days after transplanting, should be around 5-7 cm away from the plant. The second top dressing is done at the curd formation stage. For early varieties, harvesting should be between 65-75 days; mid varieties are between 90-100 days; and late varieties are between 110-130 days. As it is a delicate product, cauliflower should be placed in crates and demos to prevent damage which will lead to reduced market price. Grading is based on uniformity of color, shape, freshness and cleanness, and size and compactness. It should be stored at a temperature of 0° as high temperatures deteriorate quality and shelf life. During transportation, air should be allowed to circulate in the stacks or piles.
- ItemIntergrated Soil Fertility Management: Rice(2023)This training resource provides a detailed guidelines for the integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) of rice. Rice planting process involves selecting the most suitable variety, high-quality seed, healthy seedlings, field preparation and planting, optimum fertilization, timely irrigation, managing pests, weeds, and diseases, and harvesting and storing. When choosing a suitable variety, soil fertility, irrigation potential, possibility of drought or flooding, quality yield taste, and market price should be considered. The need for regular monitoring during the nursery phase is emphasized, as are instructions on transplanting to maximize yields. Recommendations on harvesting and handling post-harvest losses have also been discussed.
- ItemIntergrated Soil Fertility Management: Tomato(2023)This manual discusses best practices in tomato planting which requires a combination of crop varieties, organic matter, fertilizer management, best soil use, irrigation, and other aspects of crop management to get the best results from tomato production. During planning, a farmer should consider seeds to use, fertilizer, irrigation, and labor. Major activities involved in planting potatoes are land preparation, nursery, transplanting, top dressing, harvesting, and postharvest. When selecting the most suitable varieties, farmers should consider purpose (Is it for home or local consumption?), tomato plant size (dwarf, medium, or tall), season (winter, spring, and summer), and domain (midhills, lower hills, or Terai). Compared to local varieties, improved varieties have larger fruits, higher yields, responsive fertilizers, and produce uniform fruits that are of good quality. Recommendations on bed preparation, caring for seedlings, transplanting, spacing of crops, and practices to increase yields have been discussed in detail. Postharvest handling and marketing of tomatoes are also discussed.
- ItemSoil and Water Interventions for Strategic Programming for Food Security in the Western Sahel: The Case of Burkina Faso(IFDC, 2020-12-14) Bindraban, Prem S.The Sahelian region faces immense challenges to safeguard the availability of sufficient food due to its poor biophysical conditions, exacerbated by population growth, urbanization and changing climate, which can all potentially destabilize the society. The prospects for the Sahelian region are discouraging, and resolution calls for change fundamental carrying capacity of the region, i.e., its potential ability to support plant Soil improvement and the timely availability of water are the most pressing production essential to coping with the huge spatiotemporal variability of resource availability. Successful pilots have been reported in this regard but have not reached sufficient scale to dem resolution of food insecurity. Therefore, this study will (1) describe the challenges, (2) quantify the spatiotemporal variability and possibilities for enhancing the production base of the Sahel, (3) present a concise in of successful pilots and programs, and (4) identify strategic partnerships among development donors, national governments, and agribusinesses to reach impact at scale building our insights around evidence from the Sahelian region, with Burkina Faso as a case country.