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Transforming Ethiopian agriculture: Validating and scaling site-specific fertilizer recommendations to 72,000+ farmers via digital advisory.

The independent validation of the NextGen Decision Support Tool (DST)-based advisory by Ethiopia's national research system highlights its superior performance and marks a pivotal step in integrating site-specific, digital fertilizer recommendations into the national extension framework. This adviso...

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Main Authors: Desta, Lulseged Tamene, Mesfin, Tewodros, Abera, Wuletawu, Degefie, Tibebe, Ebrahim, Mohammed, Tilaye, Asmalu, Chernet, Meklit Tariku, Merga, Feyera, Desalegn, Temesgen, Yitaferu, Birru Woldetsadik
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
Subjects:
sustainable agriculture
smallholders
machine learning
digital agriculture
food security
advisory services
decision support
soil fertility
fertilizers
agronomy
crop modelling
profitability
yield increases
nutrient use efficiency
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173833
Summary:The independent validation of the NextGen Decision Support Tool (DST)-based advisory by Ethiopia's national research system highlights its superior performance and marks a pivotal step in integrating site-specific, digital fertilizer recommendations into the national extension framework. This advisory has boosted wheat yield by 14% to 20% and increased net returns by up to $665 per hectare. With demonstrated impact and scalability, reaching over 72,000 farmers, the DST is improving productivity, sustainability, and livelihoods, solidifying its position as a transformative asset for Ethiopian agriculture.

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