“Eggplant Farming in Côte d’Ivoire: Study Reveals Profitability of Fertilizer, Mulching, an” — what this page in the network covers. A new study published in the journal Agriculture by Fabrice Diangoné Bi Tra, a doctoral student in the 100 Ph.D.s for Africa program of the UM6P-EPFL Excellence in Africa initiative, provides evidence on which eggplant farming practices pay off for smallholder farmers. The research, conducted in Côte d’Ivoire, evaluated the profitability of different combinations of fertilizer application, mulching, and eggplant varieties. The findings show that using recommended fertilizer rates and organic mulch significantly increases yields and net returns compared to common farmer practices.
For example, the best-performing combination achieved a net margin of over 3 million CFA francs per hectare, more than double the control. The study also found that local varieties, while lower yielding, can still be profitable when paired with improved practices, offering an accessible option for resource-limited farmers. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.