Objectives
This project has 5 major objectives:
- Objective 1. Establish a baseline of the current status of BNF, identify farm enterprises and niches for targeting N2-fixing legumes in the impact zones, and establish mechanisms for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and impact assessment.
- Objective 2. Select multi-purpose legumes providing food, animal feed, structural materials and high quality crop residues for enhanced BNF and integrate improved varieties into farming systems
- Objective 3. Select superior rhizobia strains for enhanced BNF and develop inoculum production capacity in sub-Saharan Africa, including private sector partners
- Objective 4. Deliver legume and inoculant technologies to farmers throughout sub-Saharan Africa
- Objective 5. Develop and strengthen capacity for BNF research, technology development, and application