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ASHC defines integrated soil fertility management or ISFM as : "A set of soil fertility management practices that necessarily include the use of fertilizer, organic inputs and improved germplasm combined with the knowledge on how to adapt these practices to local conditions, aiming at optimizing agronomic use efficiency of the applied nutrients and improving crop productivity. All inputs need to be managed following sound agronomic and economic principles."
We work in partnership to develop innovative communication materials: The ISFM materials library shares over 460 communication and extension support materials covering 30 crops. The media formats include print, audio-visual, and radio formats and multiple languages including English, French, Portuguese, Swahili and a few other some 20 African languages.
These materials are available as Creative Commons products for increased uptake and use by partners in the region. The materials library is a platform to share all ISFM communication materials so do get in touch if you have material to share and we welcome feedback on all of our materials to continue to improve and grow the library. ASHC has a small and dedicated delivery team.
We build and transfer skills: In addition to the development of communication materials, ASHC has pioneered a write-shop methodology that brings together scientific and extension experts to refine their knowledge and skills in repackaging scientific information for non-technical audiences. More than 150 scientists and extension team members in the target countries, have been trained through this process. The ASHC Toolbox is a growing resource which will eventually support anyone wishing to make new development communications.