production guide
Production guide for small grains in Africa part 4: Pest and disease management
Birds are the worst nightmare for small grain producers, and can reduce yields significantly. Farmers in some areas have abandoned growing small grains due to losses from birds. Quelea birds, which come in large numbers, affect the crop at soft dough stage whilst doves attack the grain at maturity.[...]
Production guide for small grains in Africa: Part 1 Fight back against drought
This is a quick production guide for three drought tolerant small grain crops, namely sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet. The three crops are key for household food and nutritional security as well as income in the marginal areas (agro-ecological zones III, IV & V) of Africa. Their significance[...]