The agronomic and economic benefits of fertilizer and mulch use in highland banana systems in Uganda

► Modest fertilizer and mulch applications increase highland banana yields by 4.8 to 10.0 t ha −1 yr −1. ► Yield increases were highest where fertilizer applied addressed key nutrient deficiencies. ► Farm gate banana prices declined by >50% when moving from the Kampala urban market to >300 km...

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Published in:Agricultural systems 2010-10, Vol.103 (8), p.543-550
Main Authors: Wairegi, L.W.I., van Asten, P.J.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural development
Distance to market
Distance to market Farm gate prices Fertilizer Mulch Nutrient deficiencies Profitability
Farm gate prices
Fertilizer
Mulch
Musa
Nutrient deficiencies
Profitability
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Summary:► Modest fertilizer and mulch applications increase highland banana yields by 4.8 to 10.0 t ha −1 yr −1. ► Yield increases were highest where fertilizer applied addressed key nutrient deficiencies. ► Farm gate banana prices declined by >50% when moving from the Kampala urban market to >300 km distance. ► Application of external nutrient inputs can be safely recommended close (
ISSN:0308-521X
1873-2267
DOI:10.1016/j.agsy.2010.06.002