Impact of Mineral Fertilizer Microdosing on the Yield of Sorghum in Adoption Fields of Women Trained in Farmers’ Field School of Niako in South Sudan Area of Mali

Influence of Microdose of Mineral Fertilizer and Organic Manure on the Production of Groundnuts in Southern Benin

“…Grain yields were high using this technique compared to the T control and the recommended T0 rate. Similar results were obtained by Aune et al [9], Sogodogo et al [7] and Tovihoudji et al [8], on demonstration tests of the microdose technique in a farming environment in Mali and Benin. According to these authors, the application of mineral fertilizer to the pots resulted in a higher grain yield of millet, sorghum or maize compared to the control without fertilizer.…”

“…To cope with these difficulties, the technique of microdose of mineral fertilizers which consists to supply small amount of mineral fertilizers in the seed hole has been developed by the institutions of Research in particular the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in partnership with the national research institutes [5,6]. It is cited as one of the methods with the potential to increase crop yields in order to optimize the efficient use of fertilizers and to increase substantial crop yields and therefore farmer income [7,8]. However, groundnuts identified as one of the main legumes cultivated in Benin, record low yields.…”

Improving Fertilization Methods and Cropping Systems for Sustainable Production of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum) in West Africa: A Review

“…• Microdosing technique: This has been developed by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and consists of a small intake of mineral fertilizers. The microdosing technique has emerged as a method that may be interesting to smallholders [75,76] as it provides higher yields compared to current practices. It contributes to reduced cost of investment in fertilizers and might promote the intensification of agriculture in Sahelian West African countries.…”