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Fertilizer rate and time of application OPEN-POLLINATED VARIETIES (i) Forest fallows 10 years or more. 0000175869 00000 n 0000155960 00000 n 0000196845 00000 n 6 0 obj 0000189645 00000 n 29 0 obj For maize, Urea application timing depends on an understanding of the key growth stages. 0000144540 00000 n 0000196383 00000 n 0000257143 00000 n 0000147266 00000 n 0000178016 00000 n 0000222757 00000 n 0000187813 00000 n 0000211395 00000 n 0000254802 00000 n 0000125989 00000 n 0000206088 00000 n 0000149256 00000 n 0000215492 00000 n <>/F 4/Dest[ 36 0 R/XYZ 69 533 0] /StructParent 9>> READ PAPER. 0000217307 00000 n 15 0 obj 0000245928 00000 n 0000249471 00000 n 0000138098 00000 n 0000227002 00000 n 0000150330 00000 n 0000216248 00000 n Results show that well-targeted fertilizer recommendations improve fertilizer usage and productivity of maize production. 0000220184 00000 n 0000183833 00000 n 0000241350 00000 n 0000127515 00000 n 0000144979 00000 n 0000187966 00000 n 0000198074 00000 n 0000210334 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 65 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 12>> 0000239939 00000 n 0000224876 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 57 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 19>> 0000159446 00000 n 0000129345 00000 n 0000193626 00000 n 0000131326 00000 n 0000254868 00000 n 0000218064 00000 n 0000144692 00000 n 0000246879 00000 n 0000226850 00000 n �|>+.�`�Y4�PĎS�g*�(`����s��u�l���2��'l���o�G�֯?�XD���`���>�2J��(% �^/n���(�m3��. 0000220790 00000 n <> h� �bP� �$���W�+Ͳ�����c�ڔ��uK�>�ȓ�֡NR���,� *�:��T�XM�ɢT�y%e5��4�!�Ilz3U�A3���5B&�?�w:?ö�~wL����J.����פ[��r�L�?���"̰0n���6� |[8��'��e �*0��H���:tk���С��� �;���0�j�5�D�ReB��w'!�:�.ǣ����ȃ�4�x��R1s��i=#� 0000155504 00000 n Maize grows best on deep, well-drained, fertile soils, and where total seasonal rainfall exceeds 500 mm. 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The impact of lime and fertilizer application to maize over 40 years in an acid soil at Ranchi, India 150 28. 0000181080 00000 n 0000160653 00000 n endobj 0000174338 00000 n endobj 0000192098 00000 n 0000256629 00000 n 0000204268 00000 n Ethiopia has doubled its maize productivity and production in less than two decades. 0000161258 00000 n 0000033743 00000 n 0000211547 00000 n 0000199294 00000 n 0000182305 00000 n 4 0 obj 0000129802 00000 n 0000133931 00000 n 0000222301 00000 n endobj 0000211699 00000 n <> 0000137179 00000 n 0000133156 00000 n 0000197461 00000 n endobj 21 0 obj 0000132393 00000 n <> 0000139634 00000 n 0000221845 00000 n 0000197153 00000 n 0000165368 00000 n 0000188728 00000 n 0000253738 00000 n 0000211243 00000 n 0000198536 00000 n 0000034021 00000 n 0000217157 00000 n endobj 0000209878 00000 n Use of improved varieties and optimum nitrogen fertilizer application practices are unlocking the high yielding potential of hybrids maize. 19 0 obj 0000225787 00000 n 0000138867 00000 n et al. 0000031547 00000 n 0000179242 00000 n 0000228833 00000 n milk production) and pig farming is requesting a high level of quality and quantity for corn silage. 0000165671 00000 n Download. 0000131174 00000 n This resulted in smallholder farmers doubling maize production from 738,000 tonnes in 1980 to 1.3 million tonnes in 1986 after adoption and use of improved maize varieties and fertilizers. 0000155050 00000 n 0000158686 00000 n Methods of fertilizer application. 0000168721 00000 n 0000244605 00000 n 0000091882 00000 n 0000202145 00000 n Compared to conventional N fertilizer, application of nitrification inhibitors and controlled-release fertilizers significantly decreased yield-scaled N2O emission by 41.7% and 22.0%, respectively. 0000179549 00000 n 0000107139 00000 n 0000255078 00000 n 0000146808 00000 n 0000155656 00000 n 2003) and generally without fertilizer application. 0000184445 00000 n This is due to continuous cultivation without fertilizing the soil, poor and lack of proper measures to control pest and diseases. 0000184750 00000 n 0000174951 00000 n 0000126447 00000 n 0000138560 00000 n 0000255670 00000 n 0000222150 00000 n 0000186282 00000 n 0000171765 00000 n 0000185977 00000 n 0000032201 00000 n 22 0 obj 24 0 obj 0000143159 00000 n 0000227305 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 63 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 21>> 0000033938 00000 n 0000217459 00000 n 0000157926 00000 n 0000127972 00000 n endobj 0000167488 00000 n 0000139480 00000 n Similarly Tekle and Wassie (2018) reported that the blended fertilizer provide significantly higher yield components and yield of tef in Tembaro district as compared with conventional N and P fertilizers. 0000158078 00000 n 0000135412 00000 n 277 0 obj <> endobj Nitrogen (N) fertilizers are needed to enhance maize (Zea mays L.) production. 0000129649 00000 n 0000033358 00000 n %PDF-1.5 0000212610 00000 n 0000193166 00000 n 0000189798 00000 n However, production increased in 2002/03 and, with improved practices including fertilization, there are good prospects for improving crop production. 0000027838 00000 n 0000226090 00000 n 0000226242 00000 n 0000160804 00000 n 0000152971 00000 n 0000129042 00000 n 0000143775 00000 n 0000189187 00000 n 0000145432 00000 n 0000231580 00000 n 0000202448 00000 n 0000128431 00000 n 0000170098 00000 n 0000176787 00000 n 0000196999 00000 n 0000208818 00000 n The intervention led to an increase of 5 quintals, or 0.5 tons, in average maize yields for plots in the treatment group. 0000252137 00000 n 0000178324 00000 n 0000202903 00000 n 0000185211 00000 n 0000140551 00000 n 0000216703 00000 n 0000146501 00000 n 0000217913 00000 n Maize cultivation under soil conditions in Benin requires high quantity of nutrients (N and P). 0000187202 00000 n 0000143467 00000 n 0000188576 00000 n 0000163077 00000 n 0000140859 00000 n 0000148185 00000 n 0000222605 00000 n 0000184597 00000 n 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0000170406 00000 n ����㯟��0$2���-CR?�X�^ �{a¿q�������d�k��^-�~u�r7�S���-�M�]�_��\x"��lܐd> 0000133466 00000 n 0000098700 00000 n 0000255404 00000 n 0000159142 00000 n 0000164138 00000 n 0000222453 00000 n 0000144080 00000 n 0000177095 00000 n 0000218366 00000 n 36 0 obj endobj 0000196691 00000 n 0000162018 00000 n endobj 0000191332 00000 n Maize is one of the most important crops for farming. 0000175105 00000 n 0000017364 00000 n The type of application equipment on the farm is usually the main driving force. 0000130260 00000 n 0000160957 00000 n 16 0 obj 0000193319 00000 n 0000032373 00000 n 0000176176 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 40 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 15>> 0000166429 00000 n 0000255179 00000 n x��Y[o�F~7��0�$`�޹( 0000000016 00000 n 20 0 obj 0000250531 00000 n 0000209121 00000 n 0000221997 00000 n 0000213369 00000 n 0000211092 00000 n More than 9 million smallholder households, more than for any other 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R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 14>> 0000127058 00000 n 0000140398 00000 n 0000194698 00000 n 0000179395 00000 n 0000229139 00000 n 0000171248 00000 n 0000207454 00000 n Today we walk the viewer through the process of producing maize. 0000133776 00000 n 0000145737 00000 n endobj 0000140246 00000 n 0000157018 00000 n In Zimbabwe nitrogen application to maize on a clay soil is split into application at planting and at six weeks after emergence or when the maize is knee high. <> 0000195160 00000 n INTRODUCTIONAgriculture is the most important economic activity for the majority of Tanzanians. 0000250001 00000 n 0000227609 00000 n 18 0 obj Maize became increasingly important in the food security of Ethiopia following the major drought and famine that occurred in 1984. 0000170251 00000 n 0000150023 00000 n 0000179856 00000 n 0000180314 00000 n 0000200281 00000 n 0000254271 00000 n 0000229598 00000 n 0000138713 00000 n 0000206240 00000 n Maize is susceptible to both drought and water-logging. fertilizer applications (Purcino et al, 1998; Bertin and Gallais, 2000). 0000239112 00000 n 0000162470 00000 n 0000131631 00000 n 30 0 obj Maize plays a major role in the livestock industry, biofuels, and human nutrition. 0000170559 00000 n 0000158230 00000 n 0000212913 00000 n 0000107201 00000 n 0000191946 00000 n 0000195927 00000 n 0000107088 00000 n 0000182151 00000 n 0000127667 00000 n x���Mo�6���x�f�)R�b�n�M�@�E�h���� Crop straw returning showed no significant impacts on area- and yield-scaled N2O emissions. endobj 0000232802 00000 n 0000208361 00000 n 0000227456 00000 n 38 0 obj 0000158382 00000 n PEAT SOILS. 0000129194 00000 n 0000195466 00000 n 0000108088 00000 n 0000175410 00000 n 0000131479 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 80 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 27>> %���� 0000193472 00000 n 0000203662 00000 n <>/F 4/Dest[ 25 0 R/XYZ 69 720 0] /StructParent 4>> 0000142237 00000 n 0000210789 00000 n Nutrient content of some major crop products and residues 154 29. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 64 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 22>> 0000256057 00000 n 0000179091 00000 n 0000181387 00000 n 0000142544 00000 n 0000026927 00000 n When citrate soluble phosphatic fertilizers like basic slag and diacalcium phosphate, are to be applied to moderately acid to strongly acid soils. 0000174031 00000 n 0000209726 00000 n 0000141164 00000 n Genetic selection of maize hybrids is usually conducted under optimum levels of N appli- cation which eliminates the effects of N as a restric-tive variable during the selection process (Kamprath et al, 1982). 0000183528 00000 n <> 0000143006 00000 n 0000139019 00000 n The objective of this experiment was, therefore, to investigate the effects of combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers on yield and yield components and nutrient contents of maize. 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