Managing Soil Acidity - 2014 Phase 2 Trial Report
ways to modify common lime application practice to suit the smallholder context.
We sought to evaluate the potential impact of lime application under standard practice conditions. Through consultation with experts in the field we determined a quantity of lime likely to produce a strong yield response. In addition to quantity we targeted the most appropriate lime application method. By broadcasting lime evenly over the field two months prior to planting we intended to allow sufficient time for initial pH changes in the soil to occur. As the soil acidity neutralization capacity of lime takes weeks to months an early application, it was believed, would further increase the likely yield response.
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.