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Sorghum in Semi-arid Subsistence Agriculture: The Case of Central Mozambique
Based on the recommendations from the 2013 sorghum scoping study in Mozambique, a focused survey on smallholder sorghum growers was conducted in Marara District, Tete Province, Mozambique, during September 2014, funded by ...
Determination of seasonal rainfall variability, onset and cessation in semi-arid Tharaka district, Kenya
The study quantified rainfall variability for March–
May (MAM) and October–December (OND) seasons in
Tharaka district, Kenya. The parameters analysed were interannual
variability of seasonal rainfall, onset and cessation
using ...
Maize–mucuna rotation: An alternative technology to improve water productivity in smallholder farming systems
Rain-fed crop production systems in the semi-arid tropics of Zimbabwe are characterized by low water productivity (WP), which is partly attributed to inherent low soil fertility, and further exacerbated by continuous ...
Testing and evaluating integrated soil conservation, fertility management and crop intensification options for their complementary benefits and limitations
The report describes the status of various activities selected and implemented as part of sustainable intensification in East Shewa action site, Ethiopia. The proposed activities cover three major intervention areas viz., ...
Decision support tools for farmlevel fertilizer recommendation in Ethiopia
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Communities of Practice - Creating and Sharing Knowledge
The Communities of Practice aim to foster relationships, develop learning situated in practice, and create and share new knowledge to restore degraded land. The goal of the project is to reduce food insecurity and improve ...
Considering effects of temperature and photoperiod on growth and development of lablab purpureus (l.) Sweet in the search of short-season accessions for smallholder farming systems
Legumes have gained increased importance in smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa due to
their contribution to household nutrition and health and their ability to grow in low fertility soils. With
unpredictable ...
Individual and combined effects of transient drought and heat stress on carbon assimilation and seed filling in chickpea
High temperatures and decreased rainfall are detrimental to yield in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), particularly
during grain filling. This study aimed to (i) assess the individual and combined effects of drought and heat ...
Reconciling Global and Local Benefits from Communally Managed Forests: Evidence from a Choice Experiment on PES in Zambia
Agriculture is considered as one of the major drivers of deforestation worldwide. Especially in Africa, this process is driven by smallscale
agriculture. Agricultural intensification is widely proposed as measure to reduce ...