OCP-UM6P Special Project

APNI, UM6P, OCP, OCP-Africa, OCP Foundation

National stakeholders (NARS, Universities, international organizations)

Cereal-based systems and legumes (wheat, maize, rice)

Perennial cropping systems (olive intercropping systems, cocoa, oil palm, tea, coffee)

Hub Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco

Spill-over countries: Wide network throughout North, West, East, and Southern Africa

East and Southern Africa

1. Developing nutrient management strategies and fertilizer recommendation for the significant crops of the region.
2. Stimulating fertilizer use by demonstrating it benefits for crop production and soil health.
3. Undertaking education and training of fertilizer users, extension agencies and policy makers.
4. Providing support for UM6P training programs and collaboration in East and Southern Africa.

North Africa

1. Out-scaling of 4R nutrient stewardship knowledge to support crop production.
2. Evaluating of the scale and nature of micronutrient deficiencies in the region.
3. Developing nutrient best management strategies for date palm.
4. Developing nutrient best management practices for improving yield and quality of citrus.
5. Developing nutrient best management strategies for improving yield and quality of olives.
6. Improving nutrient management for optimizing wheat and rice production in Mauritania.
7. Improving nutrient management for optimizing maize production in Senegal.
8. Validation and dissemination of Nutrient Expert® for wheat and lentil in Morocco.

West Africa

1. Establishment of the IPNI/APNI West Africa regional office.
2. Development of nutrient management research and education partnerships with regional stakeholders.
3. Initiate research and development activities to build science-based fertilizer recommendations for major crops.
4. Undertake education and training to build capacity for nutrient best management practices.