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    World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is a centre of science and development excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Leveraging the world’s largest repository of agroforestry science and information, we develop knowledge practices, from farmers’ fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental sustainability.

     

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    Driven by our vision of a world where all people have viable livelihoods supported by healthy and productive landscapes, our global team of science, research, development, institutional and resource professionals seeks to better combine the science of discovery with the science of delivery. To realize this vision, we focus on four key interacting themes: By combining more productive trees with more resilient and profitable agricultural systems and a sounder understanding of the health of the soil, land and people that is part of ‘greener’, better governed landscapes, we offer valuable and timely knowledge products and services to the global community as it tackles the major challenges of the Anthropocene. These include dealing with climate change; low soil carbon; widespread forest, tree and soil loss leading to degradation; poverty; demographic upheavals and conflict; and securing equitable futures for all with a special focus on women and children.

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    Check out cifor-icraf.org!

    The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) joined forces in 2019, leveraging a combined 65 years’ experience in research on the role of forests and trees in solving critical global challenges.

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    World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is a centre of science and development excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Leveraging the world’s largest repository of agroforestry science and information, we develop knowledge practices, from farmers’ fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental sustainability.

     

    About menu

    • About ICRAF
    • Our History
    • Corporate Documents
    • CIFOR-ICRAF Merger
    • What is Agroforestry?

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    Driven by our vision of a world where all people have viable livelihoods supported by healthy and productive landscapes, our global team of science, research, development, institutional and resource professionals seeks to better combine the science of discovery with the science of delivery. To realize this vision, we focus on four key interacting themes: By combining more productive trees with more resilient and profitable agricultural systems and a sounder understanding of the health of the soil, land and people that is part of ‘greener’, better governed landscapes, we offer valuable and timely knowledge products and services to the global community as it tackles the major challenges of the Anthropocene. These include dealing with climate change; low soil carbon; widespread forest, tree and soil loss leading to degradation; poverty; demographic upheavals and conflict; and securing equitable futures for all with a special focus on women and children.

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    • Publications
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    • Resource Centre
    • Discover Agroforestry
    A climate change atlas for Africa of tree species prioritized for forest landscape…

    Our Climate Change Atlas for African trees shows how alterations in environmental condi

    Read More
    The Resources for Tree Planting Platform

    The Resources for Tree Planting Platform explains how to go about sourcing good quality

    Read More
    Agroforestry Species Switchboard: a synthesis of information sources to support tree research and development activities. Version 3.0
    Agroforestry Species Switchboard: a synthesis of information sources to support tree…
    Suggested citation: Kindt R, John I, Dawson IK, Graudal L, Lillesø J-P B, Ordonez J, Jamnadass R. 2022. Agroforestry Species Switchboard: a synthesis of information sources to…
    Read More

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    World Agroforestry works throughout the Global South with footprints in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our activities span over 44 countries in six regions. Each office oversees, plans, coordinates and supports initiatives within their region, and maintains liaisons and partnerships with governments, development partners, learning institutions and civil society

    Region menu

    • Eastern & Southern Africa
    • West & Central Africa
    • Latin America
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    • Southeast Asia
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    Use dirt solution for carbon pollution, says expert
    Read More
    In Kenya, a community regrew its forest — and redefined reforestation success
    Read More
    Our Global Food Systems Are Rife with Injustice: Here’s How We Can Change This
    Read More

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Bringing Affordable Soil Testing to Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Project timeframe
11/2019 - 07/2021
Countries
Kenya
Research Area(s)
Land Health Decisions
Budget:
£107,186
Funding
Innovate UK
Partner(s)
Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture(iSDA)|PES Technologies Ltd

Purpose

This project aims to bring affordable soil analysis to small hold farmers across Africa by:

  • Tapping into the wealth of knowledge contained in gases released by soil biota
  • Devising a roadmap for making soil assessments and tailored fertilizers accessible to small hold farmers.

Project Activities

The main project activity for ICRAF will be data collection and analysis. This will involve:

  • Sample handling sensitivity
  • Soil sample collection
  • Soil sample analysis

Staff

Leigh Winowiecki
Leigh Winowiecki
Leader, Land Health Decisions
Elvis Weullow
Elvis Weullow
Senior Soil laboratory Enterprise Manager
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