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Sustainable intensification (SI) is at the forefront of food security discussions as a means to meet the growing demand for agricultural production while conserving land and other resources. A broader definition of SI is emerging that takes into account the human condition, nutrition and social e...


Smith, A.Snapp, Sieglinde S.Chikowo, RegisThorne, Peter J.Bekunda, Mateete A.Glover, Jerry[Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review]Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review

Sustainable Intensification (SI) in agriculture is fronted as a promising approach to increase agricultural production in Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Technologies that can lead to realization of the SI goal are available but one of the key challenges is the low reach among smallholder farmers d...


Sseguya, H.Bekunda, Mateete A.Muthoni, F.Flavain, F.Masigo, J.[Training transfer for sustainable agricultural intensification in Tanzania: critical considerations for scaling - up]Training transfer for sustainable agricultural intensification in Tanzania: critical considerations for scaling - up

On-farm trials were conducted to investigate the effects of maize harvesting and handling practices of smallholder farmers on the quality of the produce before, and during storage in two contrasting agro-locations. Farmers harvested and prepared the crop according to local practices, and stored i...


Mutungi, C.Muthoni, F.Bekunda, Mateete A.Gaspar, A.Kabula, E.Abass, A.[Physical quality of maize grain harvested and stored by smallholder farmers in the Northern highlands of Tanzania: effects of harvesting and pre-storage handling practices in two marginally contrasting agro-locations]Physical quality of maize grain harvested and stored by smallholder farmers in the Northern highlands of Tanzania: effects of harvesting and pre-storage handling practices in two marginally contrasting agro-locations

Background Maize is the most important staple crop for food security and livelihood of smallholder farmers in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, but it alone cannot ensure food security. Cropping patterns must be diversified to ensure an adequate supply and economic access to greater variety of fo...


Rajendran, S.Afari-Sefa, VictorShee, ApurbaBocher, T.Bekunda, Mateete A.Dominick, I.Lukumay, Philipo J.[Does crop diversity contribute to dietary diversity? evidence from integration of vegetables into maize‑based farming systems]Does crop diversity contribute to dietary diversity? evidence from integration of vegetables into maize‑based farming systems

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