Browsing Brage NMBU by Author "Nourou, Abdourahamane Issa M."
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Development and Use of a Planter for Simultaneous Application of Seed, Fertilizer and Compost in Pearl Millet Production in Niger—Effects on Labor Use, Yield and Economic Return
Nourou, Abdourahamane Issa M.; Saidou, Addam Kiari; Aune, Jens Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Sowing and application of mineral and organic fertilizer is generally done manually in the Sahel, resulting in low precision and delayed application. The objective of this paper is to present a new mechanical planter ... -
Farmers' Soil Fertility Management in Niger and Opportunities for Improvements Through Mechanization, Microdosing, and Seed Coating
Nourou, Abdourahamane Issa M.; Saidou, Addam Kiari; Aune, Jens Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The objective of this study was to characterize pearl millet production in Niger and to assess the potential impact of a low-cost production package on land- and labor productivity. The survey showed that 62% of the farmers ... -
Farmers' soil fertility management in Niger and opportunities for improvements through mechanization, microdosing, and seed coating
Nourou, Abdourahamane Issa M.; Saidou, Addam Kiari; Aune, Jens Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The objective of this study was to characterize pearl millet production in Niger and to assess the potential impact of a low-cost production package on land- and labor productivity. The survey showed that 62% of the farmers ...