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This book contains 17 chapters providing details on decision tools that use linear programming to determine recommendations specific to a farmer's context intended to maximize profit from fertilizer use in sub-saharan Africa. Chapter 1 and 2 discusses the principles and approach, and spatial...
This chapter discusses the principles and approach to optimize fertilizer use, which involve linear programming that aid in developing fertilizer optimization tools (FOTs) that aid farmers in their choice of crop-nutrient-rate combinations likely to be most profitable given a budget constraint....
This chapter describes the general agricultural context of Burkina Faso, the characteristics of the agroecological zones, the soil types, and the main cropping. It addresses fertilizer use optimization in Burkina Faso and factors that affect profitability of fertilizer use. Computer-run and...
This chapter describes the general agricultural context of Ethiopia, the characteristics of seven agroecological zones, the soil types, and the main cropping. It addresses fertilizer use optimization in Ethiopia and factors that affect profitability of fertilizer use. Computer-run and paper-based...
This chapter describes soil nutrient management, including fertilizer use in Ghana, then suggests fertilizer use and recommendations. The chapter then discusses fertilizer use integrated with other practices, then diagnose nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter provides...
This chapter describes the agricultural systems of Kenya, including the agroecological zones (AEZ), and soil fertility management. The chapter then provides a diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter presents information on optimizing fertilizer use and fertilizer use...
This chapter describes the agricultural systems of Mali, including the agroecological zones (AEZ), and the current soil fertility management. The chapter then provides a diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter presents information on optimizing fertilizer use and...
This chapter describes the agricultural systems of Malawi, including the agroecological zones (AEZ), and the current soil fertility management. The chapter then provides a diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter presents information on optimizing fertilizer use and...
This chapter describes the agricultural systems of Mozambique, including the agroecological zones (AEZ), and soil fertility management. The chapter then provides a diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter presents information on optimizing fertilizer use and fertilizer ...
This chapter describes the agricultural systems of Niger, including the agroecological zones (AEZ), and the current soil fertility management. The chapter then provides a diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies in the region. Further, the chapter presents information on optimizing fertilizer use and...