FARM meets (episode 5): from university to Beninese agricultural plots
In this fifth episode, the FARM Foundation, in partnership with the media outlet Le Rural, continues its meeting with Guillaume Amadji, a lecturer and researcher in soil science at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin. He explains how applied research extends beyond the university walls to support producers in the field.
“Research must support the field, offer accessible alternatives, and strengthen the resilience of our agriculture.”, recalls Guillaume Amadji.
In Allada, a commune in southern Benin known for its pineapple production, organic fertilization of Pain de Sucre pineapples is being tested to offer producers local alternatives less dependent on synthetic fertilizers
In southern Benin, research supports the development of oil palm in polyculture systems.
In humid plains, new methods of water management and soil toxicity are making it possible to sustainably improve rice cultivation.
Carbon sequestration: a priority for the future of soils
In the face of climate change, this approach, particularly carried out on the Allada plateau, helps to limit emissions, while strengthening the fertility and sustainability of Beninese agriculture.
