Aflatoxin-safe fields and crops for safer food in Africa
Aflasafe® is a biocontrol technology for aflatoxins management that uses harmless types of the fungus Aspergilus flavus which do not and cannot produce the toxins. The atoxigenic fungi are coated onto ordinary sorghum grain for transferring these innovative biocontrol agents to farmers’ fields. A blue food coloring dye is added to distinguish Aflasafe ® from other sorghum for food or feed use.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
This technology serves as a transformative solution. It is easy to use and beneficial for the producer and it offers an eco-friendly alternative to using pesticides. In addition, it supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by tackling hunger and improving the health of users.
To integrate this technology into your project, and create a list of project activities and prerequisites and plan these activities:
- Considering the technology cost of 12 to 20 USD per Ha and a requirement of 10 kg per ha, estimate the quantity of products needed for your project.
- Consider also the place of supply and include the delivery cost to the project site and account for import clearance and duties if relevant.
A team of trainers could provide training and support during project installation. Include the cost for training and post-training support for using the technology.
Communication support for the technology should be developed (flyers, videos, radio broadcasts, etc.)
For better optimization of the improved maize variety, it is recommended to associate with other post-harvest practices such as proper drying and storage.
To implement the technology in your country, you could collaborate with agricultural development institutes and agro-dealers.
per Ha
Increase in income
Recommended dosage application
Recommended dosage application
Trademark
Country | Tested | Adopted |
---|---|---|
Burkina Faso | Tested | Adopted |
Burundi | Tested | –Not adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | –Not adopted |
Gambia | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Kenya | Tested | Adopted |
Malawi | Tested | Adopted |
Mali | Tested | Adopted |
Mozambique | Tested | Adopted |
Niger | Tested | –Not adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | Tested | –Not adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
Sudan | Tested | –Not adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Togo | Tested | –Not adopted |
Uganda | Tested | –Not adopted |
Zambia | Tested | –Not adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | ||||
Semiarid | ||||
Subhumid | – | – | ||
Humid | – | – |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Last updated on 22 May 2024