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A one-day exposure visit (within the district) was organized in Kamrup district of Assam state, India, to empower the stakeholders about #IFDC's #NutrientManagement interventions under #APART project.
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IFDC's APART project conducted #NutrientManagement demo in #mustard highlighting the addition of #sulphur (S), in collaboration with #KrishiVigyanKendra in Assam. The #fertilizer briquettes used under #FDP technique include NPK S. Sulphur is an essential element for seed yield.
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There is need to embrace #GenderEquality for #agricultural development & #FoodSecurity in #India. See how the #AFIproject is addressing inequalities by proactively recruiting unemployed #women as rural resource persons, known as #AFIChampions. Read more: ifdc.org/2022/03/04/female-c…
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DID YOU KNOW: #Soil plays an important role in farm ecosystem by providing nutrients essential for the growth of #agricultural crops. Fertile soil is rich in nutrients and water highly suitable for #agriculture & serves as the primary nutrient base for healthy crops.
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Are you Passionate about #farming? Here is what you need to know about Conservation #Agriculture : ifdc.org/2020/05/26/conserva… #SoilHealth #SoilAcidity #Soils
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IFDC's APART project conducted two district-level #training programs in Darrang & Golaghat to build farmers' knowledge on specific & innovative #NutrientManagement practices. 57 farmers, including 3 women & district-level government officials, participated in these events.
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#ThrowbackThursday | On November 11, 2022, the APART project organized a #NurseryManagementDemonstration. The demo on #Brinjal, Ceremonial Nursery Preparation, was conducted through @KvkJorhat, in Jorhat district, Assam State. #agriculture buff.ly/3OSJYEP
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Looking to learn more about #ConservationAgriculture? Check out these great insights from @IFDCGlobal's Program Manager in #India @YSSaharawat, a #soil scientist with expertise in natural resource management & cropping system modeling. Click here: ifdc.org/2020/05/26/conserva…
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During a one-day event, "Ceremonial Distribution of #Agricultural Machineries & Inputs Program & Launching of Assam Millet Mission", IFDC, under the APART project, put on demos of the FDP Briquette Making Machine & the FDP Briquette-Multi-Crop Planter for #farmers in Assam state.
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In Bangladesh, the most climate-vulnerable nation, #farmers intensively cultivate #rice on 80% of all land holdings. However, widespread nitrogen #fertilizer overuse results in major losses. As a solution, #IFDC introduced urea deep placement. Learn more: buff.ly/3Nv0v2p
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Peri-urban #farmers of Telangana State, #India have greatly benefitted from the #GoodAgriculturalPractices (GAPS) implemented through #AFIProject. In 2021, the project adopted digital modes to share knowledge on GAPs for increased #productivity Learn more: ifdc.org/projects/accelerati…
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The #AFIProject addresses #gender disparities in #Telangana, by proactively recruiting unemployed #women as rural resource persons known as #AFIChampions, and train them. As a result, these women serve in leadership roles in their areas. Read more: ifdc.org/2022/03/04/female-c…
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AFI project collaborated with Indian Government's premier training institute - National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) to train 192 agri input dealers from Mahabubnagar, Medak and Rangareddy on the latest agricultural development components.
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Feed the Future Nepal Seed and Fertilizer project - NSAF, & Fertilizer Association of Nepal - FAN had a policy dialogue with the public & private sector on improving the fertilizer supply system in #Nepal. More: buff.ly/3RANmVY
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IFDC's #APART project conducted 3 district-level #training programs in Assam state to build farmers' knowledge on specific #Nutrient Management practices in targeted crops including rice, vegetables & mustard crops. 84 participants were covered, 31 women included.
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Management of #SoilAcidity is crucial for improving #SoilHealth & crop #productivity in #Nepal Dr. Yam Gaihre @GaihreY, Soil Scientist, International Fertilizer Development Center @IFDCGlobal give us more insights here: ifdc.org/2021/12/07/managing… #foodsecurity
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#IFDC's APART project is preparing & distributing #training materials on #package of practices for #farmers with a specific focus on #Nutrient Management in targeted crops including rice, vegetables & mustard crops while also promoting the IFDC brand among the key #stakeholders.
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Since 2016, the NSAF project, implemented by @CIMMYT in partnership with the #IFDC, has supported FAN and MoALD to advocate for private sector engagement to improve fertilizer distribution efficiency. Learn more:buff.ly/3RANmVY
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Soil acidity is one of the major issues for improving #SoilHealth & increasing #CropProductivity. More than 50% of soils in #Nepal are acidic. Managing soil acidity through #NSAF is critical to increasing #SoilFertility & supply of plant nutrients Read:buff.ly/3BfI7qn
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IFDC India participated in an expert consultation on "Regenerative Agriculture (RA) for Sustainable Ecosystem & Economy" organized by @ICRISAT, @CIMMYT, @DRF_India, & @IcarCrida on 20 Sept 2022 at the ICRISAT Campus.
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