This project is working to validate and promote best management practices for soil moisture conservation and nitrogen use efficiency through an on-farm experimental (OFE) approach further supported by on-station. The OFE approach is farmer-driven whereby scientists work with farmers to select treatment variables of internet. In this way, farmers are central to the experimental process that fosters rapid co-learning and adoption of high-yielding, cost-effective and resilient agricultural technologies, innovations, and management practices.

Research objectives:

• Diagnosing the adoption of fertilizer and moisture conservation practices.
• Evaluating nitrogen and soil moisture management.
• Promoting better fertilizer and soil moisture management options.
• Operationalizing the delivery of real-time advisory services

University of Nairobi

Maize production systems of Kenya