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Koppen, Barbara C.M. vanTarimo, A. K. P. R.Eeden, A. vanManzungu, EmmanuelSumuni, P. M.[Winners and losers of IWRM in Tanzania]Winners and losers of IWRM in Tanzania

Donovan, J.Stoian, D.Lundy, Mark[Challenges and approaches for inclusive value-chain development: introduction]Challenges and approaches for inclusive value-chain development: introduction

Conservation agriculture (CA) practices combine the use of soil cover, crop combinations, and reduced tillage. There has been widespread promotion of CA practices in southern Africa. The aim of this chapter is to take stock of the advances in understanding the CA systems and to define the benefit...


Nhamo, N.Lungu, O.N.[Opportunities for smallholder farmers to benefit from conservation agricultural practices]Opportunities for smallholder farmers to benefit from conservation agricultural practices

Weeds are a major biological yield reducing factor in most cropping systems in Africa. The annual cost of weed control has been estimated to be $4.3 billion in Africa. This figure is expected to increase as a result of climate change effects on weed species and ecological conditions for a range o...


Kayeke, M.J.Nhamo, N.Chikoye, D.[Reducing risk of weed infestation and labor burden of weed management in cropping systems]Reducing risk of weed infestation and labor burden of weed management in cropping systems

Increased legume productivity contributes to nutritional security as they are a source of cheap proteins. However, there is limited access to information on improved legume technologies among smallholder farmers in resource poor countries such as Tanzania. This chapter is aimed at assessing the e...


Lugamara, C.B.Urassa, J.K.Nguezet, P.M.D.Masso, C.[Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania]Effectiveness of communication channels on level of awareness and determinants of adoption of improved common bean technologies among smallholder farmers in Tanzania
Ghimire, Sita R.Ahonsi, M.Djikeng, Appolinaire[Climate variability and extremes: Relevance of agroecological-based climate smart farming systems in the sub-Saharan Africa]Climate variability and extremes: Relevance of agroecological-based climate smart farming systems in the sub-Saharan Africa
Baijukya, Frederick P.Murithi, H.M.Kanampiu, F.[Improving cultivation practices for soya beans in sub-Saharan Africa]Improving cultivation practices for soya beans in sub-Saharan Africa

This study uses the social relations framework to explore gender norms and relations surrounding banana production and banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) containment in six pilot communities in Cameroon and Nigeria. The objective of the study is to understand how gender norms and relations shape an...


Nkengla-Asi, L.Olaosebikan, O.D.Che, V.S.Ngatat, S.Zandjanakou-Tachin, M.Hanna, R.Kumar, P.L.[Gender norms and their implications for banana production and recovery in west Africa]Gender norms and their implications for banana production and recovery in west Africa

Extreme weather is causing significant problems for smallholder farmers and others who depend on agricultural value chains in developing countries. Although value-chain analysis can help untangle the complex relationships within agricultural systems, it often has failed to take into account the e...


Mwongera, CarolineNowak, AndreeaNotenbaert, An Maria OmerGrey, SebastianOsiemo, JamleckKinyua, IvyLizarazo, MiguelGilvetz, Evan[Climate-Smart Agricultural Value Chains: Risks and Perspectives]Climate-Smart Agricultural Value Chains: Risks and Perspectives

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