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Regis Chikowo

@RegisChikowo

Soil Scientist with interests in agro-ecology and integrated agricultural systems analyses. Coordinates Africa RISING project in Malawi.

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calendar_today08-04-2015 11:15:10

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A5 Simple but appropriate agronomy training must be part of the package. Resorce use efficiencies must increase

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Depends on type of fert.Where electricity is cheap, local production must be cheaper (for N) -but volumes sold will be key factor.

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A2 Community organization and bulk buying reduces costs. This was piloted with a community in Zimbabwe & results are encouraging

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A1 Fertilizer cost as much as $1000/t can only be attractive with very high fertilizer use efficiency and high commodity prize

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A1 Rigid 50 kg units part of problem. 10, 20 kg units suit poor farmers better, gradually building confidence in fertilizer use

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On access of fertilizers, and TIMELY access by rural farmers - towards more grain per kilo of fertilizer. Just over 2 hrs to go

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