Working Document Series Open Access 2010 RUF-34587

Comparative effect of farmyard manure, cowpea residues and NPK Fertilizer on maize grain yield in Morogoro

G. HabonayoC.L. RweyemamuJ.M.R. Semoka

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Optimal combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers can give rise to increased maize yields in nutrient depleted soils. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of cowpea residues and combinations of inorganic fertilizers on maize yield. Integration of 40 kg/ha N, 10 kg/ha P and 50 kg/ha K and organic fertilizers improved maize yields significantly. In areas where cowpea is produced in reasonable quantities, its residues can be used to improved maize yields.

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