Effects of soil preparation techniques and organic-mineral fertilization on maize (Zea mays L.) yields in western Burkina Faso in the context of climate change

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Effects of soil preparation techniques and organic-mineral fertilization on maize (Zea mays L.) yields in western Burkina Faso in the context of climate change

Traore Adama, Saba Fatimata, Traore Karim, Bandaogo Arzouma Alimata, Bazongo Pascal, Traore Ouola
Int. J. Biosci. 27(3), 107-115, September 2025.
Copyright Statement: Copyright 2025; The Author(s).
License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Abstract

Soil preparation remains a very important operation on degraded soils subject to current rainfall deficits in the Sahel. In order to find solutions to strengthen farmers’ resilience, a study was conducted at Farako-Bâ research Center in Burkina Faso to assess the impact of tillage and fertilization options on maize yields. To this end, a split-plot experimental design was set up with soil preparation techniques as the main factor with 3 levels three : no-till, tillage, ridging; and the fertilization as secondary factor with four levels: T1: Control, no fertilizer; T2: 5 t/ha of compost + 200 kg/ha NPK + 100 kg/ha urea; T3: 10 t/ha of compost + 200 kg/ha NPK + 100 kg/ha urea; T4: 200 kg/ha of NPK + 100 kg/ha urea (recommended mineral by extension service). Data collection was focused on soil chemical parameters, maize grain and biomass yields. The results showed that ridging provided the best grain (1807 kg/ha) and biomass (2074 kg/ha) yields, followed by tillage with 1110 kg/ha and 1340 kg/ha, respectively for grain and biomass. Organo-mineral fertilization generated the best results, with a grain yield of 2041 kg/ha for treatment T3 and 1635 kg/ha for treatment T2. Data showed positive interaction between soil preparation technique and fertilization for ridging and organo-mineral fertilization, with grain yields of 3462 kg/ha and 1972 kg/ha for treatments T3 and T2, respectively. The ridging appears to be a strategy for good management of soil nutrients and water in conditions of low rainfall in Burkina Faso.

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