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View article: Assessing on-farm impacts of the deep bed farming system on soil and water conservation, and maize yields among smallholder farmers in Malawi
Assessing on-farm impacts of the deep bed farming system on soil and water conservation, and maize yields among smallholder farmers in Malawi Open
Malawi's vulnerability to climate change and declining soil fertility underscores the need for climate-smart, soil-conserving agricultural practices. In Malawi, the deep bed farming (DBF) system offers promising solutions for smallholder f…
View article: Comparative effects of legume‐based intercropping systems involving pigeon pea and cowpea under deep‐bed and conventional tillage systems in Malawi
Comparative effects of legume‐based intercropping systems involving pigeon pea and cowpea under deep‐bed and conventional tillage systems in Malawi Open
Leguminous‐based intercropping, combined with conservation agriculture, is a promising approach to improve soil fertility, crop yields, and sustainable land use for smallholder farmers in sub‐Saharan Africa, including Malawi. This study ai…
View article: Wetlands in Ethiopia: Lessons From 20 years of Research, Policy and Practice
Wetlands in Ethiopia: Lessons From 20 years of Research, Policy and Practice Open
Throughout sub-Saharan Africa wetlands provide ecosystem services that are critical to the development needs of many people. Local wetland use, however, is often at odds with broader national policy goals in which narratives of conservatio…
View article: Fatal Canine Intoxications Linked to the Presence of Saxitoxins in Stranded Marine Organisms Following Winter Storm Activity
Fatal Canine Intoxications Linked to the Presence of Saxitoxins in Stranded Marine Organisms Following Winter Storm Activity Open
At the start of 2018, multiple incidents of dog illnesses were reported following consumption of marine species washed up onto the beaches of eastern England after winter storms. Over a two-week period, nine confirmed illnesses including t…
View article: The Tiyeni Deep-Bed Farming System: A Field Manual
The Tiyeni Deep-Bed Farming System: A Field Manual Open
This field manual has been developed as a resource
\nfor farmers and technical staff who have an interest in
\nadopting Tiyeni’s deep-bed farming system as a means
\nof increasing crop production in a sustainable manner.
\nThe aim is t…