Resources Tagged: Maize

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  1. Why Organic Resources and Current Fertilizer Formulations in Southern Africa Cannot Sustain Maize Productivity: Evidence from a Long-Term Experiment in Zimbabwe

    Abstract, PLoS One, 2017 Sustainability of maize-based cropping systems is a major challenge for southern Africa, yet the demand for maize as staple food and animal feed in the region continues to increase. A study was conducted on a sandy clay loam (220 g clay kg-1soil) at Domboshawa in Zimbabwe...
    Soil Fertility Maize

  2. Echos From our Network

    1996-10-19 CINDY FAKE with Foodfor the Hungry in Mozambique wrote about her experiences controlling locusts with a tea made from leaves of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). Meg LaVal in Costa Rica wrote of her successes withvermicomposting, or using worms to create compost quickly. “I have worked...
    Locust Neem Botanical Spray Cowpea Maize Vermicompost

  3. 'KDV-1' Maize

    2022-04-12 In this article, we present the maize variety ‘KDV-1.’
    KDV Maize

  4. FM 2002 LEISA Magazine Supplement

    2002-03-20 Managing agroecosystems Ecological Millenniium An ecosystem approach to health Agriculture and human health Ecology of mycotoxins in maize and groundnuts Ecohealth case studies An emerging consensus on ecosystems and human health
    Ecosystem Services Groundnuts Maize Mycotoxins Ecosystem Management Agroecology

  5. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics Vol 122, No 2

    2021-01-20 The Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics publishes papers dealing with original research and review papers in the fields of plant production, animal nutrition and animal husbandry, soil science, rural economy and farm management, forestry and forest economy,...
    Africa Rice Production Rice Smallholder Farm Potatoes Cooperatives Scarification Soil Fertility Maize Napier

  6. Understanding Cereal Crops II Maize, Sorghum, Rice, And Millet

    1986-01-01 Cereal crops, or grains, include a wide variety of plants that are members of the grass family (Gramineae) grown for their hard seeds or kernels, which are used primarily for food. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and contain substantial amounts of protein, as well as some fat and vitamins. They...
    VITA Downloads Millet Rice Sorghum Maize Cereals

  7. FM 2008 LEISA Magazine Vol 24 #3

    2008-09-20 Addressing the conditions for getting out of poverty Farmer field schools in traditional societies - from technical to social issues Addressing the conditions for getting out of poverty Social inclusion as a precondition of development in Nepal Targeting women pays when promoting food security...
    Rice Production Maize Mozambique Marketing Social Classes Farmer Field Schools Land Degradation

  8. Poster - 2-4-2 Maize/Legume Intercropping Trial Update (2016)

    2016-11-20 The 2:4 maize–double cowpea system consists of a repeating sequence of 4 rows of cowpea alternated with 2 rows of maize. Maize and cowpea are planted on the same day. The second cowpea crop is planted after the first has been harvested (about 60 days after planting).1The objective of this trial...
    Intercropping Maize Legume

  9. FM 1993 ILEIA Newsletter Vol 9 #2

    1993-07-19 Campaign for pesticide free rice Rapid composting saves labour How fertile is fertilizer aid Fish reduce pesticide use Growing maize in Tanzania Integrated nutrient management Indigenous vegetables from Nepal
    Natural Pesticides Fisheries Management Indigenous Foods Tanzania Nepal Composting Maize Pesticide

  10. Nixtamalization

    2024-10-01 Nixtamalization is a centuries-old technique for enhancing the nutritional value and digestibility of maize (Zea mays), and to a lesser extent, sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and other grains. It involves boiling and soaking the grain in an alkaline solution before washing and then grinding it to make...
    Fermentation Nutrient Compostion Crop Processing Maize