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Africa RISING, A sub-national field assessment of land degradation was conducted in the Kongwa districts of Tanzania in December 2019. 34 sampling plots were selected using a stratified sampling method based on a land cover map. One site that hosts Africa RISING technologies on land rehabilitation was purposely selected to act as a control. The primary sampling plots measured 100*100m and were subdivided into replicate sub-plots measuring 30x30m. A sub-sample of 3 sub-plots was selected in each primary plot for assessment of land degradation. The observations from 3 subplots (30*30) were averaged to obtain an aggregate value for the larger plot (100x100m). The antecedent biophysical conditions in the sampling plot were recorded i.e. the land use, degree of slope, topographical position, soil color, crop types grown and land tenure. The percentage of area that was undegraded in each plot was also estimated visually. A questionnaire for mapping land degradation and sustainable land management was applied for visual assessment of the type, extent, degree, and direct causes of land degradation. The different types of land degradation, for example erosion by water, were scored whether they are present or not, in addition to their extent and degree (intensity). The extent represented the proportion of a sub-plot covered by different types of land degradation, the degree was divided into 4 classes in ascending order of intensity of land degradation (0 = Light, 1 = Moderate, 2 = Strong, 3 = Severe). Moreover, the type, purpose, extent, and effectiveness of sustainable land management practices (SLM) were visually assessed in every subplot. Data were recorded using the mobile-based KoboCollect toolbox and transmitted to a cloud database for storage and descriptive analysis.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Through research and scaling, Africa RISING strives to create opportunities for smallholder farm households to move out of hunger and poverty. However, knowledge about gendered differences in the adoption of intensification practices is still limited and often based on results from quantitative studies only. The Gender Evaluation of Tomato and Eggplant in Southern Mali study is conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of gender issues around the cultivation of tomatoes and eggplants. The data set covers demographic information, general farm system description, market participation, gender and household processes of 75 tomato and eggplant farmers in the Koutiala and Bougouni district of Southern Mali. The main data generation strategy of this study was focus group discussions.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This dataset is generated from the study conducted to evaluate the effect of information and communications technology (ICT) based extension services on knowledge, attitudes, and practices among smallholder farmers in Tanzania. A baseline survey of randomly selected 100 dairy farmers was conducted to collect information on the basic characteristics of the sample. After the baseline survey, short and clear messages about dairy and poultry production were disseminated over 14 weeks using the MWANGA platform, a short message service. An endline survey along with focus group discussion was conducted at five sites in the Babati District of Tanzania. Data collected included uptake of improved forages, knowledge in the use of forages and animal husbandry, and practices in animal production among others.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This dataset is generated from the study conducted to evaluate the impact of improved Napier grass and maize stover based diets on milk yield under smallholder conditions. Farms were used as experimental units and lactating cows were used as replicates. 23 farmers from six villages participated in the trial. 24 lactating cows with two genotypes (local and improved cattle) were selected and were fed with Napier grass or maize stover based diets supplemented with bean haulms at different levels (100, 80, 70, and 60%). Data were collected for 45 days with a 7-day adjustment. Data included information on breed type, fodder, supplementation type, pre-study fodder type, milk production, lactation length, source of feed, and feed and water intake among others.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Through research and scaling, Africa RISING strives to create opportunities for smallholder farm households to move out of hunger and poverty. However, knowledge about gendered differences in the adoption of intensification practices is still limited and often based on results from quantitative studies only. The evaluation is to gain an in-depth understanding of gender issues surrounding the adoption and sustainability of maize leaf stripping technologies on the household as well as community level. This includes an understanding of intra-household decision-making and labor allocation; access to resources, participation as well as benefit-sharing among male and female households and community members. The data covers basic demographic information, general farm system description, gender and household processes, and market participation of 60 farmers involved in maize leaf stripping in Northern Ghana. The main data generation strategy of this study was focus group discussions.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This dataset is generated from the research study conducted to understand gender issues surrounding the adoption and sustainability of living mulch technologies at the household as well as community level. The survey was conducted among farmers who were practicing living mulch in Northern Ghana. Data were collected from 77 farmers in 12 communities across six districts from Jan-Feb, 2019. The data collected include demographic information, general farm system description, gender and household processes, and market participation among others. The main data generation strategy of this study was focus group discussions.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Feed shortages during the cropping season constrain to livestock production in small-scale crop-livestock systems in northern Ghana. The effect of stripping the lower leaves of maize at tasseling and silking to feed livestock on grain and stover yields of maize was tested over two years in northern Ghana.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Groundnut is the most important food and feed crop in West Africa. Grain and fodder yields on farmers field in Ghana are low due to limited use of improved varieties and inappropriate agronomic practices such as low planting densities. An on-farm was conducted over a three-year period to evaluate the effect of plant density on grain and fodder yields of improved groundnut varieties in northern Ghana.

IFPRI1; CRP2; Open Access, EPTD; PIM, CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tuber, and Bananas (RTB); CGIAR Research Programs on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), Many developing-country farmers cultivating vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs)—crops such as cassava, potato, sweetpotato, and yam—face constrained access to quality planting material. This challenge is distinct from the challenges facing cereal crops, and is associated with both the unique biological and economic nature of vegetative propagation. Although technological solutions exist, there are other limiting factors relating to policies, institutions, and markets that shape VPC seed systems, e.g., quality assurance mechanisms, certification regulations, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, and plant variety protection. This research project aims to provide actionable evidence on policy and investment options to accelerate seed system and market development in countries where VPCs are important to food security and agricultural development. By taking a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to the research, the project (1) analyzes current policy initiatives and success factors underpinning models that incentivize cost-effective multiplication and distribution of VPC seed to smallholders; and (2) develops a set of crop-specific case studies in Kenya, Nigeria, and Vietnam that encourage closer consideration of more appropriate policy options. This document provides a brief summary of the project and accompanies the key informant interview guides to collect data for analysis purposes.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, In 2015, livestock scientists implementing Africa RISING research-in-development activities (R-in-D) introduced forage chopper machines in seven villages in Babati District, northern Tanzania. The dataset included in this study was generated from the research conducted an year later to understand the gender implications of the new processing practices. The survey was conducted among households who used forage chopper machines and included questions about intra-household decision-making, previous knowledge of the technology, training, and willingness to pay among many others. Altogether 53 male and female respondents were selected for the survey.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, The zip.file contains the Farm DESIGN model (software) as well as the input data. A user manual of the software is available online (https://sites.google.com/site/farmdesignmodel/download). The zipped Farm DESIGN model contains the whole-farm representation of nine farms in Northern Ghana. A low, medium and a high resource endowed farm per site, namely in Duko (Northern Region), Nyangua (Upper East) and Zanko (Upper West). There are several models per farm: 1. The current/ actual farm configuration 2. The baseline (reset to a situation with traditional (no Africa RISING) farming practices) 3. The farm, where Africa RISING Package 1 (Maize) is implemented 4. The farm, where Africa RISING Package 2 (Cowpea) is implemented 5. The farm, where Africa RISING Package 3 (Soybean) is implemented 6. The farm, where Africa RISING Package 4 (Maize-Legume Rotation) is implemented 7. The farm, where Africa RISING Package 5 (Maize-Legume Strip Crop) is implemented 8. A farm-model that is ready for an exploration (containing additional options the model may choose)

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, The project aimed at testing the hypothesis that the application of sustainable intensification technologies (cereal-legume-vegetable-livestock integrated systems) by smallholder households in North Ghana changes the level of inter and intra-specific crop diversity managed on-farm at household level. The project included two main activities: (1) analyses of the baseline socioeconomic survey data gathered by IFPRI and IITA from a diversity perspective; and (2) implementation and analysis of a series of focus group discussions in 12 communities to assess the overall diversity of plant species that households manage and derive benefits from. Study title: Focus Group Discussions-Agrobiodiversity Assessment Study description: A series of FGDs in 12 communities were carried out during the earlier part of 2016. The objective of FGDs on agricultural biodiversity was to elicit the local knowledge about the agricultural and useful wild biodiversity present in the study areas in order to generate: (a) an ordered inventory (list) of all useful plants used by local communities for human food, animal feed, medicine, fuel, etc. and their local names; and (b) an inventory of species and other products bought and sold in markets that people attend. The aim was to have a subjective assessment of the overall diversity of species households manage and derive benefits from, how important each species is and how it contributes to the household?s food and income, as well as how it is used. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This study contains data about mapping prevalence, incidence, and severity of MLN in northern Tanzania. Project title: Integrated Approaches to Manage Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) Disease in Tanzania Project abstract: Mapping prevalence, incidence and severity of MLN in northern Tanzania. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: Africa RISING-Spraying Regime Effects on the Grain Yield of Cowpea Varieties in Northern Ghana. Project abstract: The data set evaluate adaptability and suitability of cowpea varieties to different ecozones. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Establishment of demonstration plots on improved crop varieties (maize, groundnuts, soybeans and beans) and best-bet agronomic pratices and soil and water conservation practices in Babati, Kongwa, kiteto, Mvomero, Mbozi, Kilosa and Kilolo in Tanzania. Training of lead farmers and extension staff to empower them with knowledge on improved technologies so that they can also train others. This study contains data from different cereal legume rotation systems in northern Ghana. Project title: Enhancing Partnership among Africa RISING (AR), NAFAKA and TUBORESHE CHAKULA (TUBOCHA) Programs for Fast-Tracking Delivery and Scaling of Agricultural Technologies in Tanzania. Project abstract: This project is implemented in partnership between Africa RISING research team and NAFAKA and focuses on scaling of agricultural technologies that include deployment of improved maize varieties and legumes (beans, soybean, groundnuts), deployment of improved water and soil conservation practices and improved good agricultural practices in Babati, Kongwa, Kiteto, Kilosa, Mvomero, Mbozi and Kilolo districts of Tanzania. The project is implemented by CIMMYT, IITA, CIAT, ICRAF, ARI-Hombolo, AMINATA Quality Seeds compnay, Meru Agro-Tours and Cosultants seed company, NAFAKA and Selian Agricultural Research Institute. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: On-Farm Testing and Dissemination of Combination of Technologies. Project abstract: This project was conceived with the goal to evaluate the performance and farmers' preference for early maize varieties through on farm testing and dissemination of combination of technologies. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, The postharvest management research of Africa RISING focuses on testing innovative postharvest handling, processing and storage technologies to reduce postharvest loss and increase the quality and market value of maize. The goal is to improve the income and nutritional status of smallholder farmers. Project title: Postharvest Management Research of Africa RISING in Tanzania. Project abstract: The project focuses on post-harvest research including fortification practices and awareness. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: Cowpea Baby Trial in Northern Ghana Project abstract: This project aims to evaluate the performance of cowpea varieties by farmers. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This study contains data from different cereal legume rotation systems in northern Ghana. Project title: A Two Year Cereal Legume Rotation in Northern Ghana Project abstract: This project compares different cereal legume rotation systems and determines farmers' preferences. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This study contains data on pest and disease incidence. Project title: Africa RISING. Project abstract: The aim of the Africa RISING project in Kongwa and Kiteto Districts, Tanzania is to provide a scientific basis for sustainably intensifying agricultural production in semi-arid areas of central Tanzania. The project activities are falls under 4 thematic areas that address three critical elements of sustainable intensification (SI), i.e. genetic, ecological and socio-economic intensification technologies. The scope of activities being implemented includes: packaging of new legume and cereal varieties with over 120% yield advantage, packaging and validation of integrated productivity-enhancing technologies for cereals, legumes, legume trees and soil health technologies, food safety primarily to reduce aflatoxin contamination and integration of livestock into the cropping systems. The innovation platform is used to set R4D priority in the active sites. In the 2013-2014 season, we reached out to about 1217 farmers Kongwa and Kiteto districts. In 2014 we plan to reach out to about 1500 new farmers. The project team is comprised of national partners (e.g. ARI-Hombolo, District Agricultural Officers, SUA and UDOM) and CG Partners (CIMMYT and ICRAF) under the leadership of ICRISAT. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This data study explores integrating vegetable into cereal-legume cropping productions systems in Ghana. Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable Intensification of Cereal-based Farming Systems in the Guinea-Sudan-Savanna of Ghana and Mali. Project abstract: Four vegetable crops will be compared across subsets of 30-50 households in each of the 3 northern regions using two planting densities and they are Amaranth for Upper West Region, Jute Mallow for the Northern region and Roselle for the Upper East region. Three fruit vegetables (Okra in all the regions), African eggplant and tomato in the other two regions and one spice vegetable (Pepper), in all the three regions. Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: Africa RISING-Yield of Maize-Vegetable Intercrop as Influenced by Varying Plant Densities in Northern Ghana. Project abstract: The project aims i) to determine the effect of insect/pest and diseases on maize vegetable intercropping and ii) to determine farmer preferences and cost benefit analysis. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This data study contains three-year data from three northern regions of Ghana which were collected to evaluate and demonstrate soybean practices.

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This study explores raising and sustaining productivity in cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Ghana. Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable Intensification of Cereal-Based Farming Systems in the Guinea-Sudan-Savanna of Ghana and Mali. Project abstract: In 2013, four mother-baby trials started to test and demonstrate crop variety and combinations of variety and agronomic options will continue for the second year. A split-plot design replicated in 4-6 communities per region will be used in the trials with 30 babies per community for each mother trial. Project website: https://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: SIMLEZA-AR Project website: http://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This data study explores raising and sustaining productivity in cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Ghana. Mamprusi districts in the Northern region and Guru and Builsa district in Upper East region Presbyterian Agricultural Services. However, Zia farming is an innovative technology which involves the burial of manure/organic matter in holes/ pits and planting the crop later on top of the pit. The objectives of this study are to evaluate and disseminate the Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing techniques on-farm; to undertake cost benefit analysis of the Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing; to explore the potential increase in grain yield of Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing over farmers practice in the Africa RISING intervention communities; to undertake comparative analysis of the effect of Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing on maize,sorghum, and millet. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, Project title: Africa RISING-Effects of P-Fertilizer Rates on Groundnut in Northern Ghana. Project abstract: The data set evaluates adaptability and suitability of groundnut varieties to different ecozones. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This data study explores raising and sustaining productivity in cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Ghan. Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable intensification of cereal-based farming systems in the Guinea-Sudan-Savanna of Ghana and Mali. Project abstract: Mono-cropping of sesame(Sesame indicum L.) is being promoted for cash to diversify smallholder income in the northern Ghana. The objective of this activity is to evaluate agronomic options for integrating sesame into maize, sorghum, and millet cropping systems. A split-plot design replicated in 3-4 communities per region will be used within row spacing 1 and 2 weeks after planting maize. For the trials, data will be collected on growth of maize and sesame, light interception/leaf area index, weed diversity and biomass, grain yield of maize and sesame, soil temperature, soil moisture, and plant pest and diseases. Output and input will be collected for cost benefit analysis. Project website: https://africa-rising.net

IFPRI1; Africa Rising, This data study explores raising and sustaining productivity in cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Ghana. About the project. Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable Intensification of Cereal-Based Farming Systems in the Guinea-Sudan-Savanna of Ghana and Mali. Project abstract: In Ghana, Zia has been successfully been introduced on a limited scale to farmers in the East Gonja, East Mamprusi districts in the Northern region and Guru and Builsa district in Upper East region Presbyterian Agricultural Services. However, Zia farming is an innovative technology which involves the burial of manure/organic matter in holes/ pits and planting the crop later on top of the pit. The objectives of this study are to evaluate and disseminate the Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing techniques on-farm; to undertake cost benefit analysis of the Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing; to explore the potential increase in grain yield of Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing over farmers practice in the Africa RISING intervention communities; to undertake comparative analysis of the effect of Zia and fertilizer Micro-dosing on maize,sorghum, and millet. Project website: http://africa-rising.net http://africa-rising.net/where-we-work/west-africa

IFPRI1; CRP4; Open Access, HarvestPlus; A4NH, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), HarvestPlus, part of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), seeks to improve the nutrient density of staple food crops through conventional plant breeding.the nutrient density of staple food crops through conventional plant breeding. In 2011, three first-wave varieties of yellow cassava, containing 6-7 ppm of provitamin A, were released in Nigeria, while the full target (15 ppm of provitamin A) varieties are expected to be released in 2015/2016. Initially, the target levels of provitamin A in cassava were set by using rough estimates on cassava intake (grams/day); bioconversion, the retinol equivalency of provitamin A carotenoids, and losses of provitamin A during processing and cooking. However, accurate information on the above parameters were needed to confirm our initial assumptions. A study on bioconversion was performed as well as retention studies. In the present study we aimed to assess the cassava intake and the vitamin A deficiency among women and preschool children in Nigeria. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in rural to moderately-urbanized areas of Akwa-Ibom, a state identified as having high cassava consumption and high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency among children under the age of 5. The specific aims of the study were: 1) to quantify the cassava and nutrient intake, and 2) to assess the vitamin A and iron status among preschool children and women of childbearing age. (2015-03-24)

Clavigralla spp. (Hemiptera: Coreidae) eggs are laid inclusters. Field collections at International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) over three seasons from 1992-93 to 1994-95 showed that cluster size ranges from 2 to 62 eggs with a mean of 17.7 eggs. A majority of egg clusters (72%) contained between 7 and 24 eggs. Gryon clavigrallae Mineo (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitized up to 69 per cent of eggs and up to 100 per cent of egg clusters each season. Overall, more than 39 per cent of Clavigralla spp. eggs were parasitized by G. clavigrallae. The percentage of egg clusters parasitized and the percentage of eggs parasitized in a cluster were positively correlated with the size of the egg cluster. The percentage of eggs and egg clusters parasitized by G. clavigrallae increased through the season.

Twelve cassava (improved and local) genotypes were grown at two locations in Nigeria (Ibadan and Jos). Leaf area development and dry matter partitioning were studied from 1994 to 1996. Destructive samplings for growth analyses were done at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after planting (MAP). Genotype, environment and genotype x environment effects were significant for leaf area index (LAI), total dry matter and total dry tuberous root weight. At Ibadan, LAI was 3.6 and 2.1 at 6 and 12 MAP, respectively, while at Jos LAI values of 0.5 and 2.0 were recorded at 6 and 12 MAP, respectively, in the 1994/1995 planting season. Dry matter production and total dry tuberous root weight were significantly less at Jos than at Ibadan. This was attributed to the lower temperature regime and reduced solar radiation levels recorded at Jos plateau. Patterns of dry matter partitioning to the leaves, shoots and roots were similar in both locations. Dry matter partitioning to the roots was controlled by plant age and solar radiation while dry matter partitioning to the leaves was a function of plant age and temperature. These results indicate that dry matter partitioning of cassava to the roots and leaves are dependent upon solar radiation and temperature in higher altitudes. The data may be useful for validation of models of cassava growth being designed for higher altitudes. Agro-Science Vol.2(1) 2001: 67-75

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