technology adoption

Crop-Livestock, Ghana, IITA, Intensification, Research, West Africa

How conditional incentives like farmer inputs affect adoption of sustainable intensification

A recent study by scientists from the Center for Development Research, University of Bonn and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on ‘Stimulating innovations for sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers: Persistence of intervention matters’ published in the Journal of ...

By Africa RISING communications OnOctober 25, 2022

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Fertilizer, IITA, Intensification, Maize, MAIZECRP, poster, Southern Africa, Tanzania

Economic analysis of fertilizer options for maize production in Tanzania

This poster presents findings from study that assessed the economic feasibility of different fertilizer options in Bahati District, Tanzania.

By Jonathan Odhong OnMarch 3, 2019

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Technologies that transform: A look at select Africa RISING interventions in Babati District, Tanzania

Africa RISING is implementing action research with farmers in Babati District, Tanzania to validate several technologies that are set to significantly improve farmer livelihoods. Here is a look at summaries of some of these technologies and how they work.

By Jonathan Odhong OnFebruary 21, 2018

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Africa RISING ESA posters on scaling techniques win top honours

Two posters on scaling techniques applied by the Africa RISING project in Tanzania were recently ranked 2nd and 3rd at a poster competition featuring over 50 entries in Ibadan, Nigeria.

By Jonathan Odhong OnDecember 8, 2016

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RISING voices: Haroon Sseguya, technology scaling specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Haroon Sseguya, technology scaling specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), introduces himself and his work with the program. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in Africa RISING.

By Tsehay Gashaw OnDecember 7, 2015

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Why farmers adopt sustainable intensification practices in Ghana

So what factors influence whether farmers will adopt new sustainable intensification practices? And what is their impact ? A recent study by Africa RISING in northern Ghana found that farmers are primarily influenced by seven factors in adopting agricultural technologies.

By Jonathan Odhong OnOctober 1, 2015

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RISING voices: Per Hillbur, research consultant on social geography

In this interview, Per Hillbur introduces himself and his work with Africa RISING. It is one of a series of portraits of key people in the project.

By Catherine Njuguna OnAugust 7, 2014

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