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- ItemFertilizer Deep Placement (FDP)(2013)International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), in collaboration with local and national partners, has introduced Farmer-Driven Participatory Research (FDP) and advanced agricultural practices in Bangladesh. This initiative has resulted in substantial agronomic, economic, and environmental benefits. Currently, over 2.5 million Bangladeshi farmers have adopted FDP, with plans to extend its implementation to an additional 1 million farmers nationwide. FDP has significantly enhanced food security by enabling two crops per year, fulfilling the annual rice needs of a further 4.9 persons per hectare. In 2012 alone, the adoption of FDP led to an increased rice value of $176.22 million, incremental sales valued at $48.69 million, and savings exceeding $29 million for the Government of Bangladesh through reduced fertilizer subsidies and purchases. Moreover, the deep placement of urea briquettes has transformed 627,000 hectares of land, resulting in the first-ever rice surplus in Bangladesh's poorest state, benefiting over 2.2 million residents. This innovation involves compacting urea into briquettes and burying them near plant roots, thereby minimizing nitrogen loss and effectively enhancing agricultural productivity.
- 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.
- 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.
- ItemMélange D'engrais en Vrac: Exploitation d'une Installation de Mélange; Maintenance, Sécurité et Entretien Ménager(2022)L'entretien, la sécurité et l'entretien ménager sont cruciaux dans les installations de mélange en vrac. La maintenance vise à garantir une durée de vie plus longue des usines de mélange et à éviter les accidents. Différents types de maintenance d'usine comprennent la maintenance de routine, planifiée, corrective et prédictive. Pour un bon entretien, les installations doivent garantir qu'un membre du personnel qualifié exploite les installations, que le personnel est formé, que les installations sont maintenues propres et exemptes d'obstacles susceptibles de gêner les opérations et que les fixations et les montages des pièces mobiles sont vérifiés. Les zones de travail doivent être maintenues propres, ordonnées et exemptes de dangers.