System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an innovative farming methodology that aims to enhance rice yield while minimizing resource usage and environmental impact. Developed by French Jesuit Father Henri de Laulanié in Madagascar, SRI builds upon decades of agricultural experimentation. Listen to our BSc Agronomy Student Elia P. Mollel Key Features of SRI: Plant Management:...Read More

A research project led by Dr Nyambilila Amuri from the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture, in collaboration with the APNI, is set to redefine the fight against hidden hunger. The project “Fighting hidden hunger through micro-nutrients fertilization in maize and rice in Tanzania” focuses on enhancing nutritional quality of...Read More

Department of Soil and Geological Sciences is organizing a guest seminar presentation by Professor Raymond Weil from the University of Maryland, USA. Topic: Enhancing the nutritional quality and yield of legumes through sulfur fertility Abstract Legume seeds like common beans and groundnuts, are a major source of protein (plus starch, oil, vitamins, and minerals) for...Read More