The 4R Solution Project
Theme: Precision Nutrient Management
Lead
Fertilizer Canada
Supported by
Fertilizer Canada, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Implementing Partners
Fertilizer Canada, APNI, Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF-Canada), Plant Nutrition Canada, Global Affairs Canada
Local Implementing Partners
Ethio-Wetlands and Natural Resource Association (EWNRA), Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Send Ghana, Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI), ONG 7A, Senegal Department of Rural Development Service
Duration
Ethiopia (2019-2024)
Ghana (2019-2024)
Senegal (2021-2024)
Target Crops
Ghana: Maize, Rice, Groundnut, Soybean
Ethiopia: Wheat, Teff
Description
The project seeks to improve the socio-economic wellbeing and resilience of 80,000 smallholder farmers, particularly women in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal by improving crop productivity and farm income through incorporation of 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices (i.e., applying the Right Source of nutrients, at the Right Rate, at the Right time, and in the Right Place) into fertilizer management while incorporating important gender and environmental resilience strategies.
Objectives
- Enhanced sustainable crop production using climate smart, best management practices in agriculture, and increased value chain access and integration by women and men farmers in the targeted countries.
- Enhanced representation and influence of women in leadership positions and decision-making bodies in farmers’ cooperatives within targeted communities.
- Increased integration of gender sensitive 4R principles in relevant standards and policies globally and nationally in Ethiopia, Ghana and Senegal.
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📌 The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program continues to revolutionize #farming practices in Ethiopia by introducing evidence-based nutrient management strategies.
💡APNI remains committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices across #Africa.
👉 At APNI, we believe in the transformative power of knowledge. Over the last five years, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Project has empowered more than 87,601 direct beneficiaries and 65,008 indirect beneficiaries across Ghana, Ethiopia, and Senegal.
#4RNutrientStewardship
Our final day of the workshop dove deep into refining nutrient recommendations for key crops like maize, rice, and wheat, uncovering insights to drive our future efforts.
🤝 Collaboration was a key focus, as we identified strategic partners to help us push 4R practices forward.
💡Still on Day 2, our APNI team came together for a dynamic teambuilding session focused on 4R capacity development. We explored the specific needs, training resources, and delivery methods required for different stakeholder groups—farmers, researchers, and policymakers.
Over the past 10 years, our work on 4Rs has enabled us to conceptualize, validate, and improve on a 4R Nutrient Stewardship implementation framework adapted for the diverse farming systems in Africa.
#Agriculture #SoilHealth #Sustainability #4RStewardship #Farming
🍀 In the quest for sustainable farming, three frameworks are working together to shape the future: 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source, Rate, Time, Place), Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), and Site-Specific Management (SSM).
#Agriculture #SoilHealth #4RStewardship
Related Links
4R Solution Project https://4rsolution.org/
Related Information
New Rice Guide Added to 4R Nutrient Management Series for Northern Ghana
New SSA Partnership Expands Inclusive Approach of 4R Nutrient Stewardship
New Release: Soybean Cropping Guide for Northern Ghana
