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I did my MSc in Sustainable Soil Resource Management sponsored by N2Africa. After successfully following one year of course work I worked closely with Dr Paul Woomer in data collection, analysis and thesis writing. Paul became a personal friend who I will never forget. |
Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, especially among children and women of reproductive age. Undernutrition results in substantial increases in overall disease burden and mortality, decreases in intellectual development and reduction in productivity and economic development. Grain legumes add energy, proteins, minerals and B vitamins to the African diet. Evidence from randomized controlled trials show that the consumption of legume-based foods improves growth in children.
N2Africa received the report of the SDSN Thematic Group 7 on Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. It can be downloaded from this link.
This report discusses:
The training program The Fertilizer Value Chain – Supply System Management and Servicing Farmers’ Needs "Pathways to Optimize Stakeholder Returns in Unstable Markets" will convene in Accra, Ghana, December 2-6, 2013. For more detailed information click here and read the detailed program description.
Internship thesis on nutrient omission trials according to double pot techniques for rapid soil testing with soaybean as test plant. January-April 2013.
MSc minor thesis.
Some background (theory and case studies) on technology adoption and adaptation by smallholder farmers.
How is climbing bean included as a new component of farming systems in Western Kenya and how to improve its production by smallholders?