International Fertilizer Development Center

Soil Heterogeneity and Nutrient Response in Smallholder Maize Systems in Uganda: Implications for Balanced Fertilizer Recommendations

Low productivity in sub-Saharan Africa is closely linked to declining soil fertility and suboptimal fertilizer use. While balanced fertilization can improve yields and sustain soil fertility, evidence for fertilizer optimization in smallholder maize systems remains limited and si...

Influence of soil amendments and crop rotation systems on weed diversity, biomass and cover in Sudano-Sahelian Africa

Weed management represents a critical challenge in Sudano-Sahelian agriculture, where environmental constraints and soil fertility limitations create complex weed–crop competition dynamics. This study determined the effects of cropping systems, fertilization modes, and weeding pe...

Long term integrated nutrient management promotes soil bacterial diversity and beneficial community structure

Abstract Meeting the needs of a world population projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050 requires a 70–100% increase in agricultural output, posing a serious threat to sustainable agricultural practices. The agricultural system, reliant on the harsh application of chemical fertiliz...