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- ItemTraining Course on DRIVING INCLUSIVE AGRIBUSINESS - 2SCALE APPROACH(IFDC, 2025-10-03) 2SCALE PROJECT StaffBuilt on over 12 years of hands-on experience, the course serves as both a training toolkit and a roadmap for fostering inclusive growth in agri-food value chains. The Facilitator Guide is designed to be used by leaders supporting and working for organizations, projects/programs, and businesses to help small groups interact more efficiently and foster knowledge sharing and exchanges. Through interactive learning, real-life cases, and collaborative exercises, facilitators are encouraged to navigate participants through a process that inspires leadership for inclusive change. The course is structured into three modules, designed to be delivered over five days in a progressive sequence that builds critical knowledge and skills. Additionally, these modules are available as individual documents, allowing facilitators and learners to access and engage with them at their own pace and based on their specific needs. Module 1: Fundamentals of the Inclusive Agribusiness Approach This introductory module helps participants understand the core principles of inclusive agribusiness and how to apply them in real-world settings. It sets the foundation for developing business models that are both commercially viable and socially inclusive. Module 2: Inclusive Agribusiness Partnerships – The Co-Creation Process This module dives into the process of forming inclusive agribusiness partnerships. It guides participants through the key steps of co-creation and provides practical tools to structure and govern effective collaborations. Module 3: Facilitating and Sustaining Partnerships The final module equips participants with the skills needed to sustain partnerships over time. It emphasizes the role of facilitators in designing action plans, managing relationships within partnerships, and ensuring continuous learning and adaptation. By sharing these resources, 2SCALE aims to ensure that the inclusive agribusiness ecosystem continues to thrive and expand, led by local champions and institutional partners ready to carry the mission forward.
- ItemModule1 : Gestion Integrée de la Fertilité des Sols; Pratiques de Fertilisation des Sols Adaptées aux Conditions Locales(2014)Ce document fournit un guide de formation complet pour améliorer les pratiques de gestion de la fertilité des sols grâce à l'approche de gestion intégrée de la fertilité des sols (ISFM) dans le contexte du programme USAID WACIP. Il se concentre sur l'amélioration de la productivité agricole grâce à des techniques efficaces adaptées aux conditions locales, en particulier pour les cultures comme le coton, le maïs, les arachides, le soja et le niébé. La formation est divisée en quatre thèmes principaux : le respect des filières techniques de production, l'intégration des systèmes de culture et d'élevage, l'utilisation d'engrais organiques et les pratiques de rotation des cultures. Le module vise à doter les participants des compétences nécessaires pour guider les agriculteurs dans la mise en œuvre de ces meilleures pratiques, conduisant à des rendements accrus et à des pratiques agricoles durables. Le document comprend des instructions détaillées sur la préparation du sol, la fertilisation, la lutte antiparasitaire et le maintien de la fertilité du sol. Il souligne l’importance de la rotation des cultures, de l’utilisation efficace des engrais organiques et minéraux et de la lutte intégrée contre les ravageurs pour garantir la santé et la productivité des sols à long terme.
- ItemCassava + Improved Varieties(2013)This manual discusses four main varieties, namely TMS 505, TME 419, TMS 0581, and TMS 30572. TMS 505 has a moderate height of between 2-3 cm. It has an average yield of 34 MT/ha but is unsuitable for mixed cropping. TME 4A9 has an average height of 3-4 cm and produces an average yield of 34 MT/ha. The dry matter of fresh roots is 39. TMS 0581 is 3 m tall and fairly suitable for mixed cropping. It produces an average yield of 40 MT/ha, and the dry matter of fresh roots is 36. TMS 30572 has a moderate height of between 1.8 and 2.5 m and is fairly suitable for mixed cropping. TMS 30572 produces an average yield of 35 MT/ha, and the dry matter of fresh roots is 36.
- ItemImproved Cassava Varieties; Healthy Stems for Better Yields(2013)With a focus on their characteristics, yields, and suitability for different growing conditions, this material provides an overview on cassava varieties. The varieties discussed include TMS 98/0505, TME 419, TMS 98/0581, and TMS 30572, all of which are resistant to Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and have been developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Each variety is assessed based on factors such as plant height, branching habits, suitability for mixed cropping, maturity duration, and average yield in different fertilization scenarios. Additionally, the document highlights the dry matter content of the cassava roots, which is crucial for their use in cooking. Variations in yield, disease resistance, and susceptibility to environmental stress factors like drought and rodents are discussed for each variety, offering valuable insights into their performance under various conditions.
- ItemCassava Stem Care & Management(2013)This manual provides guidelines for the proper planting, handling, and management of cassava stems to ensure optimal growth and yield. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding poor practices such as using stakes to open the soil during planting and recommends using appropriate tools such as cutlasses, trowels, or hoes. Key steps in the process include selecting healthy, mature, and clean stems, carefully harvesting them at the right length, and ensuring proper collection and transportation methods to avoid physical damage. Additionally, the document outlines effective storage techniques for cassava stems, whether as sticks or stakes, to maintain their viability. Proper storage under shade, correct transportation methods, and treatment against pests and fungi are crucial to ensuring healthy sprouting and plant establishment.