Maize MLND Variety Test
Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) is a disease resulting from the combination of Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus. This quick-spreading disease destroys maize plants and can greatly reduce yields. Commercially available varieties could play a role in mitigating the impact of MLND on One Acre Fund farmers; all that would be required is simply offering the variety in areas affected by MLND. Still, these varieties must
be proven to perform well in the presence of MLND.
Why investing in women farmers catalyzes community development
Women smallholder farmers like Hilder Ongeri typically invest more of what they earn back into their families and communities than their male counterparts. This has knock-on effects for the generations that follow.
Maize Urea vs. CAN Trial
This report shares the results of a trial in Kenya to test the maize yield effect of urea compared to CAN. A secondary objective of the trial was to measure the soil acidity level effect of the different top dress options.
2014 Kenya Kitchen Vegetables Trial
One Acre Fund sought to evaluate recommended planting best practices for crops that commonly grow in western Kenya.
Blast resistant finger millet trial
Through it's research station in Kenya, One Acre Fund conducted agricultural trials to search for better performing and more blast resistant varieties of finger millet.