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Showing 1 to 20 of 48 for “"Conservation Agriculture"”.
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Gendered dimensions of Conservation Agriculture in Northwestern Cambodia
… and opportunities to the dissemination of conservation agriculture based on a case study with smallholder farmers in the village of Pichangva, Rattanakmondol, Battambang Province, Royal Kingdom of Cambodia. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus group discussions, …
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Farmer Preferences for Attributes of Conservation Agriculture in Eastern Uganda
Conservation agriculture has many potential benefits for small farmers. This study seeks to estimate the value that farmers in eastern Uganda place on some these benefits. Data from a choice experiment study are analyzed with a mixed logit model to determine farmers' willingness to pay for …
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Implications of conservation agriculture narratives on environmental conservation in Chibombo,Zambia
… the agricultural system from conventional to conservation agriculture (CA). This study examined the linkages between conservation agriculture narratives and environmental conservation in terms of forest conservation; soil moisture; weeds and agro-biodiversity in Chibombo by using smallholder …
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Risk Aversion and Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Practices in Eastern Uganda
… where a program is underway to encourage use of conservation agriculture practices (CAPs) to reduce soil erosion and sequester carbon. An ordered lottery selection was used to measure risk preferences and an ordered probit model was estimated. Thirty five percent of a random sample of 200 farmers …
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Conservation Agriculture as an adaptation strategy to drought in Chivi District, Zimbabwe
Conservation agriculture (CA) which is an agricultural system with the capabilities of conserving soil and water through its zero to minimal tillage, mulching and crop rotation principles has become popular the world over. This study evaluated CA as an adaptation tool to drought in Chivi district, …
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Factors contributing to disadoption of conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Petauke,Zambia
Conservation Agriculture (CA) has widely been promoted by government through the Conservation Farming Unit of the Zambia National Farmers Union and non-governmental organizations such as Land Management and Conservation Farming Project, the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust, the Institute …
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Factors contributing to disadoption of conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Petauke,Zambia
Conservation Agriculture (CA) has widely been promoted by government through the Conservation Farming Unit of the Zambia National Farmers Union and non-governmental organizations such as Land Management and Conservation Farming Project, the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust, the Institute …
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Factors Influencing Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
… and protein intake, respectively. The DRC’s agriculture sector, led by women (who are the core of subsistence farming), is now being targeted as a potential pathway out of poverty through sustainable development programs. Empowering farmers to increase productivity by educating them to use …
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An assessment of conservation agriculture adaption by smallholder farmers : a case of Goromanzi, Zimbabwe
ENGLISH SUMMARY: Conservation agriculture (CA) builds the resilience of farming systems and supports rural livelihoods. The practice is normally known for its benefits of promoting better crop yields and soil fertility in a sustainable way as a climate adaptation strategy. This study assesses …
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Conservation agriculture in Senegal: comparing the effects of intercropping and mulching on millet yields
Situated on the western edge of Africa's harsh Sahel region, Senegal faces a number of agricultural production constraints. Limited rainfall, poor soil fertility, and insufficient agronomic inputs all contribute to low yielding millet production systems. This study was initiated to assess the …
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Drivers of smallholder adoption and the intensity of conservation agriculture in the Masvingo District of Zimbabwe
Conservation agriculture (CA) has been promoted among smallholders in Zimbabwe as a way of addressing challenges associated with poor soil fertility, low yields, and insufficient rainwater. The technique was introduced to smallholders as a manual technology. The expected benefits for adopters …
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Effects of conservation agriculture on soil fertility of smallholder farmers' agricultural filelds in Chafukuma, Solwezi district,Zambia
… Mining PLC in Solwezi has been supporting conservation agriculture (CA) among smallholder farmers in Chafukuma area since 2010 without any empirical evidence of CA benefits. This study assessed the effects of CA on soil fertility of agricultural fields in Chafukuma. Paired soil samples were …
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Effects of conservation agriculture on soil fertility of smallholder farmers' agricultural filelds in Chafukuma, Solwezi district,Zambia
… Mining PLC in Solwezi has been supporting conservation agriculture (CA) among smallholder farmers in Chafukuma area since 2010 without any empirical evidence of CA benefits. This study assessed the effects of CA on soil fertility of agricultural fields in Chafukuma. Paired soil samples were …
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Evaluation of the contribution of residual fertilizer phosphorus to phosphate status and plant growth under conservation agriculture practice
Conservation Agriculture (CA) practice is reported to increase the level of total P in soil after a few years of cultivation with fertilizer application. Measures to ensure efficient utilization of the residual P in soil can, therefore, of great importance, especially in acid soils where the …
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Analysis of the Profitability of Conservation Agriculture for Participating Smallholder Maize Farmers in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province
… In South Africa, the adoption efforts for conservation agriculture have been done without a consideration of the economic viability of maize production for smallholder farmers. This study aims to analyze the profitability of conservation agriculture for participating smallholder maize …
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Reconciling conservation, agriculture and household welfare: Testing the suitability of the land sparing and sharing model in Western Uganda
… between agricultural production and biodiversity conservation but one that has been subject to much criticism, not least for its failure to consider local level impacts on food security and livelihoods. In the Budongo Forest Reserve of Uganda and surrounding landscape, which provides critical …
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Assessing the Potential of a Locally Adapted Conservation Agriculture Production System to Reduce Rural Poverty in Uganda's Tororo District
… of an impact assessment of a locally adapted conservation agriculture production system in Uganda's Tororo District. Using SAE, I assess the Tororo District's Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) rural poverty indices, estimate the effects of per acre farm profit increases to poor households on the …
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THREE ESSAYS ON THE ECONOMICS OF SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA: LABOUR ALLOCATION, ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE AND CO-OPERATIVE PARTICIPATION
… in determining the future of smallholder agriculture in Africa. Altering social norms could result in a more efficient allocation of resources and improved adoption of technologies. However, given that social norms are difficult to change, it is important to develop interventions that …
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Climate change adaptation measures in agriculture : a case of conservation agriculture for small-scale farmers in Kalomo District of Zambia
… measures are implemented to reduce the impact on agriculture. Conservation Agriculture (CA) is one of the climate change and weather variability adaptation measures being promoted for SSFs in Kalomo District of Zambia. CA is not only being promoted to improve production and productivity for food …
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Creating capabilities for sustainable smallholder agriculture: a systems perspective on innovation and the adoption of conservation agriculture in Kenya and Madagascar
In recent years, Conservation Agriculture (CA) has been promoted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as an alternative farming system for smallholder farmers to address declining soil productivity and climate change. CA is a technology package based on 1) minimum soil disturbance; 2) permanent soil cover; …
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