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International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2016
Les structures des systèmes agroforestiers à base de Moringa oleifera ont fait l'objet de suivi e... more Les structures des systèmes agroforestiers à base de Moringa oleifera ont fait l'objet de suivi et d'analyses approfondies sur les sites de la vallée du fleuve Niger et du Goulbi de Maradi. Le suivi a porté sur la détermination des cultures maraîchères associées au M. oleifera, la durée ainsi que l'arrangement spatial des composantes de cette association. Les données ont été collectées à l'aide d'une fiche qui renseigne sur les paramètres à étudier. Aussi, des interviews semi-structurées ont été organisées avec les exploitants pour appréhender les motivations qui sous-tendent leur choix d'associer telle ou telle culture au M. oleifera. Il ressort de cette étude que sur les deux (2) sites, l'agrosylviculture domine avec plusieurs formes d'association du M. oleifera avec les cultures maraichères notamment Solanum melongena (24% des cultures associées au M. oleifera dans la vallée du fleuve) et Lycopersicon lycopersicum L (50% des cultures associées au M. oleifera dans le Goulbi de Maradi). Les raisons avancées par les exploitants pour choisir les cultures associées au M. oleifera sont d'ordre édaphique ou socioéconomique. Les superficies moyennes exploitées représentent 0,1915 ± 0,1707 ha/exploitant et 0,185 ± 0,0766 ha/exploitant respectivement dans la vallée du fleuve Niger et le Goulbi de Maradi.
Frontiers in sociology, May 22, 2024
Climatic variability and a decrease in soil fertility have had a detrimental e ect on the product... more Climatic variability and a decrease in soil fertility have had a detrimental e ect on the productivity of the main rainfed crops in Niger (millet, sorghum, and cowpea) and led to a deterioration of the nutritional status and income of the country's farmers. The spatio-temporal variability in rainfall has led rural populations to diversify their farms by integrating sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) into their cropping systems because of its low water and fertilizer requirements. Sesame is increasingly becoming a significant source of income for farmers, and it contributes to their food and nutritional security. To boost the production of sesame and facilitate its rapid adoption, our breeding program focused on participatory breeding and varietal selection with the inclusion of gender-specific preferences, from the variety design to the evaluation of new lines on farms. This case study shows that, although women have more experience in sesame cultivation than men, they have less access to production factors such as land. This limited access is especially problematic, as recent trends in land tenure mean that the poorest are no longer able to exploit large areas of cultivable land. It also evidenced that the varietal preferences of sesame growers as well as the mastery of production techniques are a function of the livelihoods and the investment capacity of actors in the value chain. Our study found that men mainly prefer production traits, whereas women have fewer trait preferences, and their preferences tend to be related to marketing and processing. This finding highlights the contrasting roles and responsibilities between men and women in the sesame value chain. Therefore, the inclusion of complementary traits preferred by women and men, provided that they are not negatively correlated with a variety profile, will help meet the full range of needs across the value chain. We recommend the inclusion of gender research in setting breeding goals prior to variety design.
World Development, Sep 1, 2022
This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agr... more This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agroforestry systems in Niger. A contingent ranking was conducted to 399 Nigerien farmers in three agroecological zones based on their different socioeconomic and environmental conditions. Results show that farmers are willing to improve their natural resources, taking actions to recover and conserve them. Significant differences are found with respect to not only the various agroecological zones where farmers live but also the socioeconomic factors of the population. The Tamou municipality prefers to participate in an agri-environmental program based on the conservation of water thorough half-moons technique. Farmers' preferences in the Maradi region differ from those in the Tillabéri region; the former rely on managed natural regeneration while the latter on tree plantations. Adansonia digitata and Ziziphus mauritiana are the two-priority species to be regenerated by improved seeds. The farmers of Aguié, Madarounfa, and Simiri would be willing to participate in actions scheduled for 9, 6 and 5 months, respectively. Socioeconomic factors such as the life strategy of each ethnic group, the role of men and women, the seasonal migration of young people, and the rights to the resources, influence both the period and duration of participation. The results of this study are valuable to design agroforestry policies that involve participation of small-scale farmers, relying on the dynamism of local communities.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Feb 18, 2021
The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan Dic... more The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan DickoDankoulodo of Maradi. Its objective is to analyze the socio-cultural factors related to the development activities undertaken by WFP. It was carried out in three WFP intervention areas, namely: GuidanYaro located in the rural commune of Baoudeta (local government of Tessaoua), Tambaraoua Amani located in the rural commune of Chadakori (local government of GuidanRoumdji), and the village of Maya da rojiya located in the urban commune of Mayahi (local government of Mayahi). The results indicated that the package of activities undertaken by WFP and its partners (rural development, education and nutrition) improved the living conditions of assisted house hold in all the villages. However, several gravities have been identified by this study. That is ignorance which has an impact on the education of children, illiteracy which limits the ability to obtain and understand information, the lack of regular attendance at health centers which causes illness to persist. Also, the lack of accountability of men in household expenses coupled with the rural exodus increase the vulnerability of women and children, followed by a lack of labor for development activities. On the other hand, it shows the overload of women's work limiting their participation in development activities and the spirit of the population to be always assisted which impacts the management of natural resources with a lack of personal initiative. On the other hand, it shows the overload of women's work limiting their participation in development activities and the spirit of the population to be always assisted which impacts the management of natural resources with a lack of personal initiative. In addition, the results highlight certain cultural ceremonies which seriously impact the level of education of children and the debt of parents. other forms of ceremony limit women's participation in development activities.
International Journal of Advanced Research
Faced with the effects of drought and human pressure, rural households have developed a coping st... more Faced with the effects of drought and human pressure, rural households have developed a coping strategy by exploiting and marketing palms. This study, conducted in the Maradi region, aims to analyze the palm value chain in order to assess the contribution of palm exploitation to community resilience. The methodology used is based on individual surveys in which 580 actors were interviewed and focus groups involving 6 palms counter management committees. This work revealed the presence of a diversity actors includingharvestors, processors, traders (semi-wholesalers and wholesalers) and consumers who work for the regular functioning of the palm value chain through the established of palms counters. It also emerges from this value chain analysis that each socio-professional group benefits according to its level of involvement and the scale at which it operates. In total, 40,826,460 FCFA are derived from the sale of palms and their by-products per operating season for all the actors surv...
World Development
This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agr... more This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agroforestry systems in Niger. A contingent ranking was conducted to 399 Nigerien farmers in three agroecological zones based on their different socioeconomic and environmental conditions. Results show that farmers are willing to improve their natural resources, taking actions to recover and conserve them. Significant differences are found with respect to not only the various agroecological zones where farmers live but also the socioeconomic factors of the population. The Tamou municipality prefers to participate in an agri-environmental program based on the conservation of water thorough half-moons technique. Farmers' preferences in the Maradi region differ from those in the Tillabéri region; the former rely on managed natural regeneration while the latter on tree plantations. Adansonia digitata and Ziziphus mauritiana are the two-priority species to be regenerated by improved seeds. The farmers of Aguié, Madarounfa, and Simiri would be willing to participate in actions scheduled for 9, 6 and 5 months, respectively. Socioeconomic factors such as the life strategy of each ethnic group, the role of men and women, the seasonal migration of young people, and the rights to the resources, influence both the period and duration of participation. The results of this study are valuable to design agroforestry policies that involve participation of small-scale farmers, relying on the dynamism of local communities.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Malnutrition is one of the major challenges the developing world is currently facing, whether it ... more Malnutrition is one of the major challenges the developing world is currently facing, whether it is caused by climate change, terrorism and conflict, or demographic shifts. Poverty is the main cause of malnutrition in this part of the world, and no progress is possible without the alleviation of poverty to reduce malnutrition. Reducing household vulnerability and increasing household resilience is the pathway to sustainable malnutrition management. Malnutrition has been a major threat to the health and development of children in developing countries, presenting as high levels of micronutrient deficiencies, stunting, and global acute malnutrition. The rates of malnutrition of all forms are above the thresholds accepted by the WHO in some regions. To this end, the resilience program on achieving nutrition in a developing country through at-home learning activities for nutritional rehabilitation and dietary promotion (known as FARN) reported, in this case, successful results from both ...
International journal of innovation and scientific research, 2016
The determination of the impact of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the avifauna, which is ve... more The determination of the impact of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the avifauna, which is very good indicating of transformation of the landscapes, requires proceeding to its inventory. The present study carried out in the village of Dan Saga in the months from September 2014 and 2015 which a site par excellence of the RNA were for the first time the object of an inventory in order to see the contribution of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the return of the avifauna. In this direction it was preceded, with an inventory of the avian biodiversity by the combination of the methods of line and not transects. Thus, eight transects were traversed during the two programs of census. It comes out from this study that the village of Dan Saga has a good avian diversity, represented by 29 species of which most frequently observed are pass griseus, Bubalornis albirostris and Petronia dentata. These species set out again in 20 Families. The Kilometric Index of Abundance (KIA) were much ...
Forests, 2020
In a less-favored area such as the Sahel, promoting sustainable management, breeding, and conserv... more In a less-favored area such as the Sahel, promoting sustainable management, breeding, and conservation of forestry resources would result in improvements for agroforestry systems and food security. A contingent ranking exercise allowed us to estimate the preferences and the values given by the rural population to the attributes that would be comprised in a conservation program. The resulting preferred program is farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) based on the species Adansonia digitata (baobab), with plantation, stone bunds, or tassa, and selected or bred seeds. The proposed actions to improve the tree density and the seed quality were highly valued by the respondents. Nevertheless, no clear differences were found between tassa and stone bunds, or FMNR and plantation. The main effects of the program, according to the surveyed population, include an increase in crop production and soil conservation, and higher income from tree products. This study allowed us to identify the p...
Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020
As an agroecological intensification technique, the scaling up of trees assisted natural regenera... more As an agroecological intensification technique, the scaling up of trees assisted natural regeneration (ANR) could help to protect Sahelian agrosystems and to ensure crop production in the context of high demographic pressure and climatic variability. This study aims to evaluate agronomic and environmental performances of a multi-specific agroforestry parkland arising from a Maradi local community innovations in tree resources management to support their ongoing scaling up. The study site is located in central-south of Maradi region's (Niger) with annual rainfall average amount of 600 mm and is derived from more than thirty years of trees ANR practice. Pearl millet is the dominant cereal most often in association with cowpea, sorghum or groundnut. Woody trees density was evaluated on radial transects. Water profile and soil bulk density in ANR and non-ANR areas were determined from rainy and dry season soils sampling at depths of 0-50 cm, 50-100 cm, 100-150 cm and 150-200cm. Pearl-millet growth and it yield parameters were monitored in 100 m 2 (10x10m) plots due to 50 plots in ANR and 50 non-ANR areas. Results showed that the two zones had the same composition for dominant woody trees but the average density was higher in the ANR than non-ANR areas. Tree density was lower in fields in the vicinity of the village than those that are far away in all context. Soil water content was higher in ANR areas under and out of tree canopy than in non-ANR area in surface horizons. However, in deep horizons up to 200 cm, soil water content was higher in H ANR and HC ANR areas than in SC ANR areas, respectively. Apart from seeding density (F = 1.20, P-value = 0.2756), all measured agronomic performance parameters were significantly higher in the ANR than in the non-ANR area. These results show that the ANR practice improve agrosystems productivity in a sustainable manner through increases of crop yield as well as direct incomes to smallholders through wood exploitation from enhanced pruning.
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2019
Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (Fabaceae) est une culture importante dont le rendement est... more Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (Fabaceae) est une culture importante dont le rendement est faible en raison de fortes attaques des insectes ravageurs. Cette étude a été entreprise pour comparer l'efficacité de cinq biocides sur la gestion des principaux insectes ravageurs dans la région de Zinder au niveau de quatre villages en 2014 et vingt-cinq villages en 2015. Un dispositif en blocs de Fischer à deux répétitions et six traitements a été mis en place avec trois producteurs par village. Pour les deux années, le pesticide chimique de synthèse et les extraits aqueux de Neem ont été les plus performants avec 6,1 à 17,1% des gousses présentant des dégâts de Clavigralla tomentosicollis Stål, 3,3 à 7,0% affectées par Maruca vitrata Fabricius et des rendements en graines variant de 811 à 1233 kg/ha. Les traitements à l'huile de Neem, au mélange TopBio + Virus et au Virus ont connu plus d'infestation que les traitements précédents avec 23,8 à 65,9% des gousses attaquées par C. tomentosicollis, 17,6 à 25,6% affectées par M. vitrata et un rendement de 389 à 616 kg/ha. Les résultats obtenus encouragent l'utilisation des extraits aqueux de graines de Neem en milieu paysan comme solution de lutte alternative contre les principaux insectes ravageurs du niébé.
Economic Botany, 2018
Consumer Preferences for Baobab Products and Implication for Conservation and Improvement Policie... more Consumer Preferences for Baobab Products and Implication for Conservation and Improvement Policies of Forest Food Resources in Niger (West Africa). Adansonia digitata L. (African baobab) provides a wide range of market products in Niger. These products are highly important in the traditional dishes and are also a cultural asset for the Nigerien households. The main objective of this study is to assess the local consumers' preferences for marketed baobab products and to infer key elements in order to design conservation strategies at local and national levels. A total of 432 consumers were surveyed in eight rural and four urban markets in Niger. Results from a contingent valuation application show that 61% of the consumers are willing to pay a mean of 24.7% above the current market prices. These funds would favor the implementation of a conservation and improvement program for assuring the availability of baobab products in the market and conserving the baobab resources. Promoting health and food security based on the development of these products will likely also play a role in favoring the conservation of the species. Préférences des Consommateurs pour les Produits du Baobab et implication pour les Politiques de Conservation et d'Amélioration des Ressources Alimentaires Forestières au Niger (Afrique de l'Ouest). Adansonia digitata L. (baobab africain) fournit une large gamme de produits du marché au Niger. Ces produits sont très importants dans les plats traditionnels et constituent également un atout culturel pour les ménages nigériens. L'objectif principal de cet article est d'évaluer les préférences des consommateurs locaux pour les produits du baobab commercialisés et de déduire des éléments clés afin de concevoir des stratégies de conservation aux niveaux local et national. Au total, 432 consommateurs ont été enquêtés dans 8 marchés ruraux et 4 marchés urbains au Niger. Les résultats de l'application de la méthode d'évaluation contingente montrent que 61% des consommateurs sont prêts à payer 24,7% au-dessus des prix actuels du marché. Ces fonds favoriseraient la mise en place d'un programme de conservation et d'amélioration à fin 1
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2017
afro.who.int Les déterminants socioéconomiques de l'adoption des technologies améliorées de produ... more afro.who.int Les déterminants socioéconomiques de l'adoption des technologies améliorées de production du niébé diffusées par les champs écoles paysans dans les régions de Maradi et Zinder au Niger
Cet article traite des strategies des acteurs et analyse les impacts des interventions humanitair... more Cet article traite des strategies des acteurs et analyse les impacts des interventions humanitaires de la crise alimentaire 2011-2012 dans la region de Zinder. Des interventions a caractere d’urgence mettant en scene une cohorte d’acteurs aux interets varies, souvent inavoues, qui sont au centre des enjeux de gestion de l’insecurite alimentaire. Les mesures d’assistance integrees Food for work, Cash transfert, distribution gratuite ciblee et vente des cereales a prix modere, Blanket feeding, destockage des animaux,sont autant d’operations mises en oeuvre parl’Etat et ses partenaires pour reduire la vulnerabilite des populations des communes rurales de Tarka et Kantche. Cette analyse porte un regard croise sur les jeux d’acteurs autour de ces interventions humanitaires dans ces deux communes qui font parties de « l’observatoire de suivi de la vulnerabilite » au Niger. Ainsi, l’article tente de repondre a la question suivante : les interventions conduites par le dispositif national de...
Le sésame (Sesamum indicum L.) est une culture oléagineuse faisant l’objet d’un commerce internat... more Le sésame (Sesamum indicum L.) est une culture oléagineuse faisant l’objet d’un commerce international en plein essor des graines, de l’huile et du tourteau. Au Niger, un engouement des producteurs vers des cultures moins exigeantes en eau et en intrants s’est vite développé pour augmenter leur revenu et renforcer leur sécurité alimentaire dans un contexte de variabilité climatique. L’objectif de cette étude consistait àidentifier des accessions de sésame à haut potentiel de rendement en grains et/ou de teneur en huile. En outre, cette étude a comparé le procédé d’extraction de l’huile par le solvant à celui d’une presse manuelleà piston. L’expérimentation a été menée sur la Parcelle Expérimentale de la Faculté d’Agronomie de Niamey dans un dispositif en blocs complets randomisés avec 3 répétitions. Le facteur étudié était l’accession à 10 niveaux. Les résultats de cette étude révèlent des différences significatives entre les accessions au niveau des paramètres agro-morphologiques ...
International Journal of Advanced Research, 2021
The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan Dic... more The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan DickoDankoulodo of Maradi. Its objective is to analyze the socio-cultural factors related to the development activities undertaken by WFP. It was carried out in three WFP intervention areas, namely: GuidanYaro located in the rural commune of Baoudeta (local government of Tessaoua), Tambaraoua Amani located in the rural commune of Chadakori (local government of GuidanRoumdji), and the village of Maya da rojiya located in the urban commune of Mayahi (local government of Mayahi). The results indicated that the package of activities undertaken by WFP and its partners (rural development, education and nutrition) improved the living conditions of assisted house hold in all the villages. However, several gravities have been identified by this study. That is ignorance which has an impact on the education of children, illiteracy which limits the ability to obtain and understand information, the lack...
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2018
Cette étude a été conduite au niveau des cinq villages de la grappe de Dan Saga dans la commune d... more Cette étude a été conduite au niveau des cinq villages de la grappe de Dan Saga dans la commune d'Aguié où l'agriculture et l'élevage, principales activités socio-économiques des populations sont confrontées à une dégradation sans cesse croissante des ressources naturelles. Pour y faire face, la Régénération Naturelle Assistée (RNA) était l'une des techniques utilisées par les producteurs. Les données de l'étude ont été obtenues en recueillant des informations quantitatives et qualitatives sur la perception de la communauté. L'objectif visé à travers cette étude est d'évaluer la contribution de la RNA dans l'économie des ménages vulnérables. L'enquête a concerné 99 chefs de ménage agricoles tirés de l'ensemble des villages. Les critères de choix des enquêtés est la pratique de la RNA dans leurs champs et le statut de vulnérabilité de l'exploitant issu de la catégorisation sociale. Il ressort de ces analyses l'existence d'une diversité des produits (bois, feuilles, fleurs, fruits, écorces, racines) et des sous-produits issus de la RNA utilisés par les populations. Outre l'autoconsommation, la vente des produits issus de la RNA procurent des revenus relativement importants qui influencent l'adaptation et la résilience des communautés. Ainsi, la vente des produits issus de la RNA engendre un revenu annuel de 19 793 291,67 FCFA, soit 199 932,67 ± 33 624,14 FCFA par ménage, ce qui augmente considérablement le niveau de couverture alimentaire des ménages. L'adoption massive de la RNA et l'exploitation rationnelle de ces espèces ligneuses protégées dans les champs peuvent constituer un outil efficace de lutte contre l'insécurité alimentaire et la réduction de la vulnérabilité des ménages ruraux.
VertigO, 2014
Ce document est protégé par la loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'utilisation des services d'Érudit (y ... more Ce document est protégé par la loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'utilisation des services d'Érudit (y compris la reproduction) est assujettie à sa politique d'utilisation que vous pouvez consulter en ligne. https://apropos.erudit.org/fr/usagers/politique-dutilisation/ Cet article est diffusé et préservé par Érudit. Érudit est un consortium interuniversitaire sans but lucratif composé de l'
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2016
Les structures des systèmes agroforestiers à base de Moringa oleifera ont fait l'objet de suivi e... more Les structures des systèmes agroforestiers à base de Moringa oleifera ont fait l'objet de suivi et d'analyses approfondies sur les sites de la vallée du fleuve Niger et du Goulbi de Maradi. Le suivi a porté sur la détermination des cultures maraîchères associées au M. oleifera, la durée ainsi que l'arrangement spatial des composantes de cette association. Les données ont été collectées à l'aide d'une fiche qui renseigne sur les paramètres à étudier. Aussi, des interviews semi-structurées ont été organisées avec les exploitants pour appréhender les motivations qui sous-tendent leur choix d'associer telle ou telle culture au M. oleifera. Il ressort de cette étude que sur les deux (2) sites, l'agrosylviculture domine avec plusieurs formes d'association du M. oleifera avec les cultures maraichères notamment Solanum melongena (24% des cultures associées au M. oleifera dans la vallée du fleuve) et Lycopersicon lycopersicum L (50% des cultures associées au M. oleifera dans le Goulbi de Maradi). Les raisons avancées par les exploitants pour choisir les cultures associées au M. oleifera sont d'ordre édaphique ou socioéconomique. Les superficies moyennes exploitées représentent 0,1915 ± 0,1707 ha/exploitant et 0,185 ± 0,0766 ha/exploitant respectivement dans la vallée du fleuve Niger et le Goulbi de Maradi.
Frontiers in sociology, May 22, 2024
Climatic variability and a decrease in soil fertility have had a detrimental e ect on the product... more Climatic variability and a decrease in soil fertility have had a detrimental e ect on the productivity of the main rainfed crops in Niger (millet, sorghum, and cowpea) and led to a deterioration of the nutritional status and income of the country's farmers. The spatio-temporal variability in rainfall has led rural populations to diversify their farms by integrating sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) into their cropping systems because of its low water and fertilizer requirements. Sesame is increasingly becoming a significant source of income for farmers, and it contributes to their food and nutritional security. To boost the production of sesame and facilitate its rapid adoption, our breeding program focused on participatory breeding and varietal selection with the inclusion of gender-specific preferences, from the variety design to the evaluation of new lines on farms. This case study shows that, although women have more experience in sesame cultivation than men, they have less access to production factors such as land. This limited access is especially problematic, as recent trends in land tenure mean that the poorest are no longer able to exploit large areas of cultivable land. It also evidenced that the varietal preferences of sesame growers as well as the mastery of production techniques are a function of the livelihoods and the investment capacity of actors in the value chain. Our study found that men mainly prefer production traits, whereas women have fewer trait preferences, and their preferences tend to be related to marketing and processing. This finding highlights the contrasting roles and responsibilities between men and women in the sesame value chain. Therefore, the inclusion of complementary traits preferred by women and men, provided that they are not negatively correlated with a variety profile, will help meet the full range of needs across the value chain. We recommend the inclusion of gender research in setting breeding goals prior to variety design.
World Development, Sep 1, 2022
This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agr... more This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agroforestry systems in Niger. A contingent ranking was conducted to 399 Nigerien farmers in three agroecological zones based on their different socioeconomic and environmental conditions. Results show that farmers are willing to improve their natural resources, taking actions to recover and conserve them. Significant differences are found with respect to not only the various agroecological zones where farmers live but also the socioeconomic factors of the population. The Tamou municipality prefers to participate in an agri-environmental program based on the conservation of water thorough half-moons technique. Farmers' preferences in the Maradi region differ from those in the Tillabéri region; the former rely on managed natural regeneration while the latter on tree plantations. Adansonia digitata and Ziziphus mauritiana are the two-priority species to be regenerated by improved seeds. The farmers of Aguié, Madarounfa, and Simiri would be willing to participate in actions scheduled for 9, 6 and 5 months, respectively. Socioeconomic factors such as the life strategy of each ethnic group, the role of men and women, the seasonal migration of young people, and the rights to the resources, influence both the period and duration of participation. The results of this study are valuable to design agroforestry policies that involve participation of small-scale farmers, relying on the dynamism of local communities.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Feb 18, 2021
The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan Dic... more The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan DickoDankoulodo of Maradi. Its objective is to analyze the socio-cultural factors related to the development activities undertaken by WFP. It was carried out in three WFP intervention areas, namely: GuidanYaro located in the rural commune of Baoudeta (local government of Tessaoua), Tambaraoua Amani located in the rural commune of Chadakori (local government of GuidanRoumdji), and the village of Maya da rojiya located in the urban commune of Mayahi (local government of Mayahi). The results indicated that the package of activities undertaken by WFP and its partners (rural development, education and nutrition) improved the living conditions of assisted house hold in all the villages. However, several gravities have been identified by this study. That is ignorance which has an impact on the education of children, illiteracy which limits the ability to obtain and understand information, the lack of regular attendance at health centers which causes illness to persist. Also, the lack of accountability of men in household expenses coupled with the rural exodus increase the vulnerability of women and children, followed by a lack of labor for development activities. On the other hand, it shows the overload of women's work limiting their participation in development activities and the spirit of the population to be always assisted which impacts the management of natural resources with a lack of personal initiative. On the other hand, it shows the overload of women's work limiting their participation in development activities and the spirit of the population to be always assisted which impacts the management of natural resources with a lack of personal initiative. In addition, the results highlight certain cultural ceremonies which seriously impact the level of education of children and the debt of parents. other forms of ceremony limit women's participation in development activities.
International Journal of Advanced Research
Faced with the effects of drought and human pressure, rural households have developed a coping st... more Faced with the effects of drought and human pressure, rural households have developed a coping strategy by exploiting and marketing palms. This study, conducted in the Maradi region, aims to analyze the palm value chain in order to assess the contribution of palm exploitation to community resilience. The methodology used is based on individual surveys in which 580 actors were interviewed and focus groups involving 6 palms counter management committees. This work revealed the presence of a diversity actors includingharvestors, processors, traders (semi-wholesalers and wholesalers) and consumers who work for the regular functioning of the palm value chain through the established of palms counters. It also emerges from this value chain analysis that each socio-professional group benefits according to its level of involvement and the scale at which it operates. In total, 40,826,460 FCFA are derived from the sale of palms and their by-products per operating season for all the actors surv...
World Development
This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agr... more This study deals with key elements for a better understanding of the management approaches of agroforestry systems in Niger. A contingent ranking was conducted to 399 Nigerien farmers in three agroecological zones based on their different socioeconomic and environmental conditions. Results show that farmers are willing to improve their natural resources, taking actions to recover and conserve them. Significant differences are found with respect to not only the various agroecological zones where farmers live but also the socioeconomic factors of the population. The Tamou municipality prefers to participate in an agri-environmental program based on the conservation of water thorough half-moons technique. Farmers' preferences in the Maradi region differ from those in the Tillabéri region; the former rely on managed natural regeneration while the latter on tree plantations. Adansonia digitata and Ziziphus mauritiana are the two-priority species to be regenerated by improved seeds. The farmers of Aguié, Madarounfa, and Simiri would be willing to participate in actions scheduled for 9, 6 and 5 months, respectively. Socioeconomic factors such as the life strategy of each ethnic group, the role of men and women, the seasonal migration of young people, and the rights to the resources, influence both the period and duration of participation. The results of this study are valuable to design agroforestry policies that involve participation of small-scale farmers, relying on the dynamism of local communities.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Malnutrition is one of the major challenges the developing world is currently facing, whether it ... more Malnutrition is one of the major challenges the developing world is currently facing, whether it is caused by climate change, terrorism and conflict, or demographic shifts. Poverty is the main cause of malnutrition in this part of the world, and no progress is possible without the alleviation of poverty to reduce malnutrition. Reducing household vulnerability and increasing household resilience is the pathway to sustainable malnutrition management. Malnutrition has been a major threat to the health and development of children in developing countries, presenting as high levels of micronutrient deficiencies, stunting, and global acute malnutrition. The rates of malnutrition of all forms are above the thresholds accepted by the WHO in some regions. To this end, the resilience program on achieving nutrition in a developing country through at-home learning activities for nutritional rehabilitation and dietary promotion (known as FARN) reported, in this case, successful results from both ...
International journal of innovation and scientific research, 2016
The determination of the impact of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the avifauna, which is ve... more The determination of the impact of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the avifauna, which is very good indicating of transformation of the landscapes, requires proceeding to its inventory. The present study carried out in the village of Dan Saga in the months from September 2014 and 2015 which a site par excellence of the RNA were for the first time the object of an inventory in order to see the contribution of the Natural Regeneration Assisted on the return of the avifauna. In this direction it was preceded, with an inventory of the avian biodiversity by the combination of the methods of line and not transects. Thus, eight transects were traversed during the two programs of census. It comes out from this study that the village of Dan Saga has a good avian diversity, represented by 29 species of which most frequently observed are pass griseus, Bubalornis albirostris and Petronia dentata. These species set out again in 20 Families. The Kilometric Index of Abundance (KIA) were much ...
Forests, 2020
In a less-favored area such as the Sahel, promoting sustainable management, breeding, and conserv... more In a less-favored area such as the Sahel, promoting sustainable management, breeding, and conservation of forestry resources would result in improvements for agroforestry systems and food security. A contingent ranking exercise allowed us to estimate the preferences and the values given by the rural population to the attributes that would be comprised in a conservation program. The resulting preferred program is farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) based on the species Adansonia digitata (baobab), with plantation, stone bunds, or tassa, and selected or bred seeds. The proposed actions to improve the tree density and the seed quality were highly valued by the respondents. Nevertheless, no clear differences were found between tassa and stone bunds, or FMNR and plantation. The main effects of the program, according to the surveyed population, include an increase in crop production and soil conservation, and higher income from tree products. This study allowed us to identify the p...
Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020
As an agroecological intensification technique, the scaling up of trees assisted natural regenera... more As an agroecological intensification technique, the scaling up of trees assisted natural regeneration (ANR) could help to protect Sahelian agrosystems and to ensure crop production in the context of high demographic pressure and climatic variability. This study aims to evaluate agronomic and environmental performances of a multi-specific agroforestry parkland arising from a Maradi local community innovations in tree resources management to support their ongoing scaling up. The study site is located in central-south of Maradi region's (Niger) with annual rainfall average amount of 600 mm and is derived from more than thirty years of trees ANR practice. Pearl millet is the dominant cereal most often in association with cowpea, sorghum or groundnut. Woody trees density was evaluated on radial transects. Water profile and soil bulk density in ANR and non-ANR areas were determined from rainy and dry season soils sampling at depths of 0-50 cm, 50-100 cm, 100-150 cm and 150-200cm. Pearl-millet growth and it yield parameters were monitored in 100 m 2 (10x10m) plots due to 50 plots in ANR and 50 non-ANR areas. Results showed that the two zones had the same composition for dominant woody trees but the average density was higher in the ANR than non-ANR areas. Tree density was lower in fields in the vicinity of the village than those that are far away in all context. Soil water content was higher in ANR areas under and out of tree canopy than in non-ANR area in surface horizons. However, in deep horizons up to 200 cm, soil water content was higher in H ANR and HC ANR areas than in SC ANR areas, respectively. Apart from seeding density (F = 1.20, P-value = 0.2756), all measured agronomic performance parameters were significantly higher in the ANR than in the non-ANR area. These results show that the ANR practice improve agrosystems productivity in a sustainable manner through increases of crop yield as well as direct incomes to smallholders through wood exploitation from enhanced pruning.
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2019
Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (Fabaceae) est une culture importante dont le rendement est... more Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (Fabaceae) est une culture importante dont le rendement est faible en raison de fortes attaques des insectes ravageurs. Cette étude a été entreprise pour comparer l'efficacité de cinq biocides sur la gestion des principaux insectes ravageurs dans la région de Zinder au niveau de quatre villages en 2014 et vingt-cinq villages en 2015. Un dispositif en blocs de Fischer à deux répétitions et six traitements a été mis en place avec trois producteurs par village. Pour les deux années, le pesticide chimique de synthèse et les extraits aqueux de Neem ont été les plus performants avec 6,1 à 17,1% des gousses présentant des dégâts de Clavigralla tomentosicollis Stål, 3,3 à 7,0% affectées par Maruca vitrata Fabricius et des rendements en graines variant de 811 à 1233 kg/ha. Les traitements à l'huile de Neem, au mélange TopBio + Virus et au Virus ont connu plus d'infestation que les traitements précédents avec 23,8 à 65,9% des gousses attaquées par C. tomentosicollis, 17,6 à 25,6% affectées par M. vitrata et un rendement de 389 à 616 kg/ha. Les résultats obtenus encouragent l'utilisation des extraits aqueux de graines de Neem en milieu paysan comme solution de lutte alternative contre les principaux insectes ravageurs du niébé.
Economic Botany, 2018
Consumer Preferences for Baobab Products and Implication for Conservation and Improvement Policie... more Consumer Preferences for Baobab Products and Implication for Conservation and Improvement Policies of Forest Food Resources in Niger (West Africa). Adansonia digitata L. (African baobab) provides a wide range of market products in Niger. These products are highly important in the traditional dishes and are also a cultural asset for the Nigerien households. The main objective of this study is to assess the local consumers' preferences for marketed baobab products and to infer key elements in order to design conservation strategies at local and national levels. A total of 432 consumers were surveyed in eight rural and four urban markets in Niger. Results from a contingent valuation application show that 61% of the consumers are willing to pay a mean of 24.7% above the current market prices. These funds would favor the implementation of a conservation and improvement program for assuring the availability of baobab products in the market and conserving the baobab resources. Promoting health and food security based on the development of these products will likely also play a role in favoring the conservation of the species. Préférences des Consommateurs pour les Produits du Baobab et implication pour les Politiques de Conservation et d'Amélioration des Ressources Alimentaires Forestières au Niger (Afrique de l'Ouest). Adansonia digitata L. (baobab africain) fournit une large gamme de produits du marché au Niger. Ces produits sont très importants dans les plats traditionnels et constituent également un atout culturel pour les ménages nigériens. L'objectif principal de cet article est d'évaluer les préférences des consommateurs locaux pour les produits du baobab commercialisés et de déduire des éléments clés afin de concevoir des stratégies de conservation aux niveaux local et national. Au total, 432 consommateurs ont été enquêtés dans 8 marchés ruraux et 4 marchés urbains au Niger. Les résultats de l'application de la méthode d'évaluation contingente montrent que 61% des consommateurs sont prêts à payer 24,7% au-dessus des prix actuels du marché. Ces fonds favoriseraient la mise en place d'un programme de conservation et d'amélioration à fin 1
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2017
afro.who.int Les déterminants socioéconomiques de l'adoption des technologies améliorées de produ... more afro.who.int Les déterminants socioéconomiques de l'adoption des technologies améliorées de production du niébé diffusées par les champs écoles paysans dans les régions de Maradi et Zinder au Niger
Cet article traite des strategies des acteurs et analyse les impacts des interventions humanitair... more Cet article traite des strategies des acteurs et analyse les impacts des interventions humanitaires de la crise alimentaire 2011-2012 dans la region de Zinder. Des interventions a caractere d’urgence mettant en scene une cohorte d’acteurs aux interets varies, souvent inavoues, qui sont au centre des enjeux de gestion de l’insecurite alimentaire. Les mesures d’assistance integrees Food for work, Cash transfert, distribution gratuite ciblee et vente des cereales a prix modere, Blanket feeding, destockage des animaux,sont autant d’operations mises en oeuvre parl’Etat et ses partenaires pour reduire la vulnerabilite des populations des communes rurales de Tarka et Kantche. Cette analyse porte un regard croise sur les jeux d’acteurs autour de ces interventions humanitaires dans ces deux communes qui font parties de « l’observatoire de suivi de la vulnerabilite » au Niger. Ainsi, l’article tente de repondre a la question suivante : les interventions conduites par le dispositif national de...
Le sésame (Sesamum indicum L.) est une culture oléagineuse faisant l’objet d’un commerce internat... more Le sésame (Sesamum indicum L.) est une culture oléagineuse faisant l’objet d’un commerce international en plein essor des graines, de l’huile et du tourteau. Au Niger, un engouement des producteurs vers des cultures moins exigeantes en eau et en intrants s’est vite développé pour augmenter leur revenu et renforcer leur sécurité alimentaire dans un contexte de variabilité climatique. L’objectif de cette étude consistait àidentifier des accessions de sésame à haut potentiel de rendement en grains et/ou de teneur en huile. En outre, cette étude a comparé le procédé d’extraction de l’huile par le solvant à celui d’une presse manuelleà piston. L’expérimentation a été menée sur la Parcelle Expérimentale de la Faculté d’Agronomie de Niamey dans un dispositif en blocs complets randomisés avec 3 répétitions. Le facteur étudié était l’accession à 10 niveaux. Les résultats de cette étude révèlent des différences significatives entre les accessions au niveau des paramètres agro-morphologiques ...
International Journal of Advanced Research, 2021
The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan Dic... more The study is part of an agreement between the World Food Program (WFP) and the University Dan DickoDankoulodo of Maradi. Its objective is to analyze the socio-cultural factors related to the development activities undertaken by WFP. It was carried out in three WFP intervention areas, namely: GuidanYaro located in the rural commune of Baoudeta (local government of Tessaoua), Tambaraoua Amani located in the rural commune of Chadakori (local government of GuidanRoumdji), and the village of Maya da rojiya located in the urban commune of Mayahi (local government of Mayahi). The results indicated that the package of activities undertaken by WFP and its partners (rural development, education and nutrition) improved the living conditions of assisted house hold in all the villages. However, several gravities have been identified by this study. That is ignorance which has an impact on the education of children, illiteracy which limits the ability to obtain and understand information, the lack...
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2018
Cette étude a été conduite au niveau des cinq villages de la grappe de Dan Saga dans la commune d... more Cette étude a été conduite au niveau des cinq villages de la grappe de Dan Saga dans la commune d'Aguié où l'agriculture et l'élevage, principales activités socio-économiques des populations sont confrontées à une dégradation sans cesse croissante des ressources naturelles. Pour y faire face, la Régénération Naturelle Assistée (RNA) était l'une des techniques utilisées par les producteurs. Les données de l'étude ont été obtenues en recueillant des informations quantitatives et qualitatives sur la perception de la communauté. L'objectif visé à travers cette étude est d'évaluer la contribution de la RNA dans l'économie des ménages vulnérables. L'enquête a concerné 99 chefs de ménage agricoles tirés de l'ensemble des villages. Les critères de choix des enquêtés est la pratique de la RNA dans leurs champs et le statut de vulnérabilité de l'exploitant issu de la catégorisation sociale. Il ressort de ces analyses l'existence d'une diversité des produits (bois, feuilles, fleurs, fruits, écorces, racines) et des sous-produits issus de la RNA utilisés par les populations. Outre l'autoconsommation, la vente des produits issus de la RNA procurent des revenus relativement importants qui influencent l'adaptation et la résilience des communautés. Ainsi, la vente des produits issus de la RNA engendre un revenu annuel de 19 793 291,67 FCFA, soit 199 932,67 ± 33 624,14 FCFA par ménage, ce qui augmente considérablement le niveau de couverture alimentaire des ménages. L'adoption massive de la RNA et l'exploitation rationnelle de ces espèces ligneuses protégées dans les champs peuvent constituer un outil efficace de lutte contre l'insécurité alimentaire et la réduction de la vulnérabilité des ménages ruraux.
VertigO, 2014
Ce document est protégé par la loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'utilisation des services d'Érudit (y ... more Ce document est protégé par la loi sur le droit d'auteur. L'utilisation des services d'Érudit (y compris la reproduction) est assujettie à sa politique d'utilisation que vous pouvez consulter en ligne. https://apropos.erudit.org/fr/usagers/politique-dutilisation/ Cet article est diffusé et préservé par Érudit. Érudit est un consortium interuniversitaire sans but lucratif composé de l'