Stephen Kyei-Boahen, Canon E. N. Savala, David Chikoye and Robert Abaidoo

02 May 2017

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a major source of dietary protein and essential component of the cropping systems in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, yields are very low due to lack of improved cultivars, poor management practices, and limited inputs use. The objectives of this study were to assess the effects of rhizobia inoculant and P on nodulation, N accumulation and yield of two cowpea cultivars in Mozambique. Field study was conducted in three contrasting environments during the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 seasons using randomized complete block design with four replications and four treatments.

Modernizing Extension and Advisory Services (MEAS) and USAID

29 Feb 2016

The database seeks to systematize information on existing extension providers and key stakeholders; their nature (public, private and NGOs), main activities carried out, extension approaches and models used, main extension methods, funding sources; their perceptions on the success of the approaches and models used and why; and means of verification.

Patchimaporn Udomkun, Alexander Nimo Wiredu, Marcus Nagle, Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, Joachim Müller, Bernard Vanlauwe

27 Jul 2015

Many studies have reported the occurrence of mycotoxin in human foods and animal feeds in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, fumonisins, and zearalenone are among the most hazardous mycotoxins produced by fungal species, mainly in the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Fusarium.
Due to their high stability, mycotoxins are a cause of concern not only during crop production, but also in storage, transport, processing, and post-processing steps. Mycotoxin contamination is one factor that reduces the competitiveness of agricultural commodities from SSA for export. To address mycotoxin problems in SSA, therefore, possible intervention strategies should provide support for capacity building and supply chain coordination, increased public awareness, and knowledge through education and extension, as well as improved incentives for management of respective fungal species.

Tom Walker, Said Silim, Benedito Cunguara, Cynthia Donovan, P. Parthasarathy Rao, and Manuel Amane, USAID

31 Aug 2015

We document the rapid emergence of pigeonpea as a smallholder export crop in Mozambique and discuss implications of pigeonpea’s expansion in this study. 

An analysis of seven years of nationally and provincially representative rural survey data from 2002 to 2012 and an assessment of pulse production and consumption in India.

Modernizing Extension and Advisory Services (MEAS) and USAID

29 Feb 2016

To develop informed recommendations in support of strengthening extension performance and impact in Mozambique within an AIS framework, this paper investigates four key questions. Can the Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) framework be used to improve coordination between research and extension? Can it be used to strengthen research and extension performance for greater impact? How has the framework been applied in low-income countries? What roles might extension play in AIS?

Modernizing Extension and Advisory Services (MEAS) and USAID

29 Feb 2016

This is a rapid appraisal prepared on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) used in the agricultural extension landscape in Mozambique. The appraisal was conducted based on a combination of a desk study and field work during the period from August 2015 to February 2016. Its goal is to provide information on the promising uses of ICT to extend the reach and impact of agricultural extension and advisory services and also to provide an overview of the country’s ICT landscape.

Rex Chapota and USAID

31 Jan 2016

The main objective of this study was to assess the current use of radio as an extension and advisory services tool in Mozambique. The assessment specifically explored the use of local and community radio programs to identify whether or not they are effective and how they could be improved to increase awareness and adoption of new technologies among small farmers.

Dr. Canon EN Savala

08 Feb 2018

SEMEAR Soil Sampling Protocol for demonstration plots or multiplication fields