Socio-technical fertiliser interventions to enhance on-farm productivity
PhD defence
In short- 12 February 2026
- 13.00 - 14.30 h
- Auditorium Omnia, building 105, Wageningen Campus
- Livestream available
Summary
Findings from this thesis emphasize the critical role of management practices — such as mineral fertilizer, mulch, and manure — in shaping soil properties and enhancing maize productivity highlighting how farmers can leverage mulching and manure applications, alongside improved seeds, to mitigate climate-related constraints and boost yields in smallholder systems.
PhD Candidate
The Candidate of the PhD defence "Socio-technical fertiliser interventions to enhance on-farm productivity".
ED (Eugene) Setsoafia
PhD candidate
About the PhD defence
Date
Thu 12 February 2026
13:00 - 14:30
13:00 - 14:30
Organisational unit
Wageningen University & Research, Centre for Crop Systems Analysis, PE&RC
Location
Omnia - Building 105
PhD candidate
ED (Eugene) Setsoafia
Promoters
prof.dr.ir. PC (Paul) Struik
Co-promoters
dr.ir. H (Harro) Maat
External promoters
Comfort Freeman, University of Ghana, Legon
External co-promoters
Mohamed El Gharous, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Marrakesh