Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana
Fecal sludge (FS)-derived fertilizer material, Fortifer™ was used in farmers’ field to cultivate different crops under varying soil and agro-climatic conditions in Ghana. The aim was to (1) create awareness among smallholder farmers for widespread use of Fortifer™ (2) observe the response of crops t...
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| author | Nartey, Eric Gbenatey Cofie, Olufunke O. Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. Nikiema, Josiane |
| author_browse | Cofie, Olufunke O. Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. Nartey, Eric Gbenatey Nikiema, Josiane |
| author_facet | Nartey, Eric Gbenatey Cofie, Olufunke O. Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. Nikiema, Josiane |
| author_sort | Nartey, Eric Gbenatey |
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| description | Fecal sludge (FS)-derived fertilizer material, Fortifer™ was used in farmers’ field to cultivate different crops under varying soil and agro-climatic conditions in Ghana. The aim was to (1) create awareness among smallholder farmers for widespread use of Fortifer™ (2) observe the response of crops to Fortifer™ application by farmers in different agro-ecological zones (3) obtain farmers feedback on the FS-derived product to enhance further dissemination across the country. In total 95 farmers in six locations participated in the farmer-led pilots. Fortifer™ containing up to 3.0% nitrogen, 3.6% phosphorus, 1.3% potassium and 44.3% organic matter was applied to tomato, rice, maize and pepper in comparison to inorganic fertilizers at recommended rates. Subsequently, farmers’ perception of, and willingness to use the product were studied. Crop yield was significantly higher (p = 0.05) in the Fortifer™ plots compared to the inorganic fertilizer plots for all the selected crops. Yield was 12% higher for tomato, 27% for rice and maize and 30% for pepper under the Fortifer™ plots. Farmers indicated that, nutrient content was the most important factor they consider when making fertilizer purchasing decision. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1139372025-10-14T15:09:09Z Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana Nartey, Eric Gbenatey Cofie, Olufunke O. Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. Nikiema, Josiane fertilizer application organic fertilizers composts faecal sludge farmers' attitudes crop yield nutrient content awareness raising willingness to pay marginal analysis pilot farms agroecological zones Fecal sludge (FS)-derived fertilizer material, Fortifer™ was used in farmers’ field to cultivate different crops under varying soil and agro-climatic conditions in Ghana. The aim was to (1) create awareness among smallholder farmers for widespread use of Fortifer™ (2) observe the response of crops to Fortifer™ application by farmers in different agro-ecological zones (3) obtain farmers feedback on the FS-derived product to enhance further dissemination across the country. In total 95 farmers in six locations participated in the farmer-led pilots. Fortifer™ containing up to 3.0% nitrogen, 3.6% phosphorus, 1.3% potassium and 44.3% organic matter was applied to tomato, rice, maize and pepper in comparison to inorganic fertilizers at recommended rates. Subsequently, farmers’ perception of, and willingness to use the product were studied. Crop yield was significantly higher (p = 0.05) in the Fortifer™ plots compared to the inorganic fertilizer plots for all the selected crops. Yield was 12% higher for tomato, 27% for rice and maize and 30% for pepper under the Fortifer™ plots. Farmers indicated that, nutrient content was the most important factor they consider when making fertilizer purchasing decision. 2021-09 2021-06-14T11:35:50Z 2021-06-14T11:35:50Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113937 en Limited Access Elsevier Nartey, Eric Gbenatey; Cofie, Olufunke; Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Nikiema, Josiane. 2021. Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana. Journal of Environmental Management, 293:112970. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112970] |
| spellingShingle | fertilizer application organic fertilizers composts faecal sludge farmers' attitudes crop yield nutrient content awareness raising willingness to pay marginal analysis pilot farms agroecological zones Nartey, Eric Gbenatey Cofie, Olufunke O. Gebrezgabher, Solomie A. Nikiema, Josiane Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title | Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title_full | Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title_short | Crops and farmers’ response to application of fecal sludge derived - Fortifer™ in different agro-ecological zones in Ghana |
| title_sort | crops and farmers response to application of fecal sludge derived fortifer™ in different agro ecological zones in ghana |
| topic | fertilizer application organic fertilizers composts faecal sludge farmers' attitudes crop yield nutrient content awareness raising willingness to pay marginal analysis pilot farms agroecological zones |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113937 |
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