The sustainable intensification of African agriculture is gaining momentum with the compelling need to increase food and agricultural production. In Southern Africa, smallholder farming systems are predominately maize-based and subject to erratic climatic conditions. Farmer crop and soil manageme...
Mungai, L.M.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Messina, J.P.
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Chikowo, R.
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Smith, A.
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Anders, E.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Li, G.
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[Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification]
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Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification
Sustainable intensification (SI) has been regarded as the basis for environmentally sound and equitable agricultural development. Field based assessment of technologies needs to move beyond production and economic performance to include environment, social and human condition. In this study we sy...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Grabowski, Philip
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Chikowo, Regis
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Smith, A.
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Anders, E.
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Sirrine, D.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Maize yield and profitability tradeoffs with social, human and environmental performance: is sustainable intensification feasible?]
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Maize yield and profitability tradeoffs with social, human and environmental performance: is sustainable intensification feasible?
Smallholder farmers in Malawi must cope with small farm size, low soil fertility and production risks associated with rainfed agriculture. Integration of legumes into maize-based cropping systems is advocated as a means to increase production of diverse nutrient-dense grains and improve soil fert...
Smith, A.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Dimes, John P.
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Chikowo, Regis
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[Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi]
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Doubled-up legume rotations improve soil fertility and maintain productivity under variable conditions in maize-based cropping systems in Malawi
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.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Chikowo, Regis
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Glover, Jerry
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[Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review]
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Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review
Crop diversification has a long history in Africa, as a foundation for more resilient and sustainable farming systems. However, success has often been mixed. Variable weather and changing climate requires a focus on supporting farmer capacity to adapt and innovate. Participatory research and simu...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Kerr, R.B.
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Smith, A.
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Ollenburger, M.H.
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Mhango, W.
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Shumba, L.
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Gondwe, T.N.P.
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Kanyama-Phiri, G.Y.
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[Modeling and participatory farmer-led approaches to food security in a changing world: A case study from Malawi.]
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Modeling and participatory farmer-led approaches to food security in a changing world: A case study from Malawi.
In the sustainable intensification (SI) of smallholder agroecosystems, researchers and farmers collaborate to produce more food on land currently in cultivation, secure wellbeing in the present day, and bolster ecosystem services to sustain agricultural productivity into the future. In recent yea...
Smith, A.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review]
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Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review
Global targets, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and private sector commitments, such as deforestation-free supply chains, are stimulating growing demand for sustainable investment opportunities in the food and agriculture sector. Yet, the supply of such opportunities has been slow t...
Negra, C.
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Remans, R.
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Attwood, S.
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Jones, S.
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Werneck, F.
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Smith, A.
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[Sustainable agri-food investments require multi-sector co-development of decision tools]
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Sustainable agri-food investments require multi-sector co-development of decision tools
Remans, R.
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Villani, C.
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Jones, S.
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Smith, A.
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Laporte, M-A.
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Estrada Carmona, Natalia
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Arnaud, Elizabeth
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Dulloo, Ehsan
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China, R.
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[Measuring agricultural biodiversity for sustainable food systems]
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Measuring agricultural biodiversity for sustainable food systems
There are more than 400 million draught animals across the globe. They significantly improve working conditions on smallholdings, allow greater efficiency and productivity, and increase agricultural output. Aiming to assist and stimulate the adoption of appropriate practice and policies, this boo...