Unleashing the Power of High-Yielding Orange Maize Across Africa!
This new maize variety KABAMANOJ F1 addresses challenges such as drought, diseases, and the effects of climate change. Its short cycle of 80 to 100 days contributes to early maturity, enhancing resilience to challenging climatic conditions. Registered with ECOWAS, this variety adapts seamlessly to the African climate, promising a substantial contribution to food security and agricultural sustainability.
This technology is pre-validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Negative or unknown impact
Drought and Climate Change Effects:
Poor Yield:
Long Maturity Period:
Pests and Diseases Attacks:
Reduced Growth Cycle:
High Yields and Cob Characteristics:
Resistance to Stresses:
Disease Tolerance:
Nutrient-Rich and Climate Adaptation:
ECOWAS Registration:
The technology addresses challenges related to drought and diseases, enhancing food security and agricultural productivity, thus reducing hunger. Its capacity to resist diseases leads to healthier crops, thereby improving overall nutrition. Furthermore, it demonstrates adaptability to climate change, assisting in its mitigation and the preservation of ecosystems. Collaboration is paramount for its development and dissemination, fostering sustainable development.
To integrate this technology into your project, consider the following steps and prerequisites:
Seed cost
Operation cost
Benefit
Unknown
Country | Tested | Adopted |
---|---|---|
Benin | –Not tested | Adopted |
Burkina Faso | –Not tested | Adopted |
Cameroon | –Not tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | –Not tested | Adopted |
Ghana | –Not tested | Adopted |
Guinea | –Not tested | Adopted |
Mali | –Not tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | –Not tested | Adopted |
Senegal | –Not tested | Adopted |
Sierra Leone | –Not tested | Adopted |
Togo | –Not tested | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Arid | – | |||
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | – | – | – | – |
Humid | – | – | – | – |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Land Prep: Till and clear the land for optimal soil conditions.
Sowing: Plant 20 kg/ha of quality seeds with 0.80m row spacing and 0.20m plant spacing.
Weed Control: Manage weeds for nutrient efficiency and yield protection.
Irrigation: Ensure consistent moisture, especially in dry regions.
Fertilization: Apply fertilizers based on soil analysis and crop needs.
Pest & Disease Management: Employ integrated strategies for pest and disease control.
Harvest: Monitor maturity and harvest when cobs reach optimal size.
Last updated on 22 May 2024