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The #APNRF project on Fine-tuning Climate-Smart Nitrogen Management Practices in Maize-based systems in Eastern Kenya is, in part, working to...
Fine-tuning Climate-smart Nitrogen Management Practices in Maize-based Crop Systems of Eastern Kenya
Theme: Precision Nutrient Management
Flagship: 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Africa (4R Africa)
Start Date: 2021
End Date: 2024
Description
This project’s objectives are to: characterize business models that support adoption and scaling of weather-sensitive nutrient management technologies, innovations and management practices; identify and map maize stress patterns; benchmark upper limits for water and nitrogen use efficiency of maize; validate and promote best management practices for soil moisture conservation and N use efficiency; and develop and validate an easy-to-use water and N budget calculator.
Key Stakeholders
University of Nairobi
Target Geography
Maize production systems of Kenya
✨Recently @N2024 #APNRFUgandaRice project lead Dr. Patrick Musinguzi of @MakerereUniversity presented on climate-smart, market-responsive strategies for revitalizing upland rice production in western Uganda.
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🔗 https://www.apni.net/project/apnrf-uganda-rice/
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