The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has organized a field day and demonstration visit for farmers in Kpalgun, located in the Tolon District of the Northern Region, to introduce them to various integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies.
The ISFM technologies introduced included mineral fertilizer combinations, the use of climate-smart rice varieties such as AGRA and Banse, and good agronomic practices.
The demonstration field at Kpalgun showcased the AGRA rice variety being evaluated with various mineral fertilizer combinations, compared to no input (only improved rice seeds) and traditional farming practices.
The ISFM initiative on mineral fertilizer combinations also extends to other arable crops, including soybeans, groundnuts, cowpeas, and maize.