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Example of inoculant available in Uganda, from University, Africa 2000 Network - Uganda, Africa 2000 Network - Uganda,Africa 2000 Network - Uganda, PlotPlot 70 70 Bukoto Bukoto Street StreetPlot 70 Bukoto Street P.O. Box 21990P.O. Kampala, Box 21990 Kampala, UgandaP.O. Uganda Box 21990 Tel. Kampala, Tel.031263218/9 031263218/9 Uganda or 0414541571 or Tel. 0414541571 031263218/9 orwww.a2n-uganda.org 0414541571 www.a2n-uganda.org www.a2n-uganda.org What is an inoculant? Africa 2000 Network-Uganda

Inoculant is an organic fertilizer that helps legumes to add nitrogen to the soil.

Nitrogen helps the crop grow healthy.

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Use the right inoculant for the right legume

Example of inoculant available in Uganda, from , Kampala

Africa 2000 Network - Uganda, Plot 70 Bukoto Street P.O. Box 21990 Kampala, Uganda Tel. 031263218/9 or 0414541571 www.a2n-uganda.org Benefits of inoculating

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Almost 20 times cheaper than N fertilizer Improves yield by up to 50% (particularly with 50 kg DAP/ acre) Improves soil fertility Increases stover and straw yield Less harmful to the environment

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Don’t store with Don’t store in Don’t use after the Don’t leave packet Don’t mix more other chemicals direct sunlight expiry date open than you need

Inoculate legumes Use the right Inoculate only what Keep inoculated seed under the shade inoculant you can plant in a day under the shade

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