Fighting Hidden Hunger through Micronutrient Fertilization in Maize and Rice in Tanzania (APNRF-Tanzania Micro)

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Fighting Hidden Hunger through Micronutrient Fertilization in Maize and Rice in Tanzania (APNRF-Tanzania Micro)

Theme: Soil Health for Improved Livelihoods
Flagship: 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Africa (4R Africa)
Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2024

Description

Previous research exposed the potential of supplementation of Zn and Fe in increasing rice yields and quality. This project seeks to streamline micro-nutrient fertilization to guide micro-nutrient fertilizer formulations, increase agricultural productivity, and alleviate hidden hunger in line with APNRF themes.

Key Stakeholders

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Target Geography

Rice production regions of Tanzania

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