Scaling the Rwanda Smart Nkunganire System (SNS) fertilizer recommendation tool: A comprehensive report on awareness and capacity building initiatives

The Smart Nkunganire System (SNS) is a transformative agricultural tool designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of farming practices in Rwanda. The pilot phase of the SNS Fertilizer Recommendation Tool (SNS-FRT) deployment, conducted in Rubavu and Nyanza, mobilized over 6,200 farmers (...

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Autores principales: Ogunsanmi, T., Mudereri, B.T., Senge, M., Rabourn, T.R., Sartas, M., Ampadu-Boakye, T., Kihoro, E., Kangethe, E., Uzamushaka, S., Kayumba, J., Cyamweshi, A.R.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169103
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Sumario:The Smart Nkunganire System (SNS) is a transformative agricultural tool designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of farming practices in Rwanda. The pilot phase of the SNS Fertilizer Recommendation Tool (SNS-FRT) deployment, conducted in Rubavu and Nyanza, mobilized over 6,200 farmers (38% female) which focused on improving farmers' access to essential inputs, agronomic knowledge, and decision-making tools. This pilot successfully engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, agro-dealers, extension agents, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) and One Acre Fund (OAF), ensuring effective dissemination and adoption of the revised SNS curriculum.