Weed-free Fields, Bountiful Yields!
The "Six Steps Cassava Weed Management" technology is a comprehensive solution to the persistent issue of weed encroachment in cassava fields across Sub-Saharan Africa. By offering a decision support framework that covers various key control measures, it empowers farmers to keep their cassava crops free of weeds, resulting in significantly higher root yields. This innovative approach is adaptable to the diverse agricultural conditions and resources of small-scale farmers, making it a valuable tool for increasing cassava productivity and improving food security in the region.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
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Root yield increased
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Zambia | 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 |
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Arid | – | – | – | – |
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | ||||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
Last updated on 29 May 2024