Proactive Management of Striga Infestation

Striga defended for farmers' empowerment

This technology is a smart ways to manage Striga and improve the health of the soil. It provides helpful techniques like using the right amount of fertilizer, recycling organic matter, and growing different crops together. This helps the plants grow strong and healthy, even in areas where Striga is a big problem.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

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Scaling readiness: idea maturity 8/9; level of use 8/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive medium
Under 18: Positive medium
Women: Positive high

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability: It adapts really well
Adaptability for farmers: It helps a lot
Biodiversity: It doesn't hurt them
Environment: It makes a big difference
Soil quality: It makes the soil healthier and more fertile
Water usage: It uses the same amount of water

Problem

Underground Damage to Crop Roots by Striga
Soil Fertility Depletion and Crop Loss
Persistent Striga Seeds in Soil
Food Insecurity and Crop Failure
Lack of Effective Control Measures

Solution

Introduce Striga-resistant crop varieties and agronomic practices that prevent Striga from attaching to the roots, allowing crops to grow healthy and strong.
Implement soil enrichment techniques like organic matter recycling, crop rotation, and proper fertilization to replenish nutrients in the soil and mitigate crop loss.
Utilize targeted Striga management practices such as pre-emergence herbicides, seed dressing, and other proactive strategies to prevent Striga seeds from germinating.
By applying effective Striga control measures, farmers can significantly reduce yield losses, ensuring a more reliable and secure food supply for their communities.

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ROI: $$$ 60 %

Yield increase within four year

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Open source / open access

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Burkina Faso	–Not tested	Adopted
Chad	–Not tested	Adopted
Ethiopia	–Not tested	Adopted
Kenya	–Not tested	Adopted
Mali	–Not tested	Adopted
Niger	–Not tested	Adopted
Nigeria	–Not tested	Adopted
Senegal	–Not tested	Adopted
Sudan	–Not tested	Adopted
Tanzania	–Not tested	Adopted
Zimbabwe	–Not tested	Adopted