Manure is a key nutrient resource on smallholder farms in the tropics, especially on poorly buffered sandy soils, due to its multiple benefits for soil fertility. Farmers preferentially apply manure to fields closest to homesteads (homefields), which are more fertile than fields further away (out...
Zingore, Shamie
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Delve, Robert J.
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Nyamangara, Justice
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Giller, Ken E.
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[Multiple benefits of manure : The key to maintenance of soil fertility and restoration of depleted sandy soils on African smallholder farms]
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Multiple benefits of manure : The key to maintenance of soil fertility and restoration of depleted sandy soils on African smallholder farms
This case study from Bu´zi district, Mozambique investigated whether gender equality, in terms
of male and female participation in groups, leads to gender equity in sharing of benefits from
the social capital created through the group. Exploring the complex connection between
gender, groups, and ...
Gotschi, Elisabeth
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Delve, Robert J.
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[Gender equity and social capital in smallholder farmer groups in central Mozambique]
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Gender equity and social capital in smallholder farmer groups in central Mozambique
Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Byalebeka, J.B.
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Nakiganda, A
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Mubiru, S
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Ssenyange, D
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Delve, Robert J.
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Mbalule, M
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Nalukenge, G
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[Integrated nutrient management in Iganga District, Uganda: diagnosis by participatory learning and action research]
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Integrated nutrient management in Iganga District, Uganda: diagnosis by participatory learning and action research
This paper uses case studies from Uganda to highlight and discuss examples where identifying markets for existing and new products has led to increased investment in NRM.
Delve, Robert J.
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Roothaert, R.
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[How can smallholder farmer-market linkages enhance improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?]
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How can smallholder farmer-market linkages enhance improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?
Probert, ME
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Delve, Robert J.
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Kimani, S.K.
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Dimes, John P.
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[Modelling nitrogen mineralization from manures: representing quality aspects by varying C:N ratio of sub pools]
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Modelling nitrogen mineralization from manures: representing quality aspects by varying C:N ratio of sub pools
Delve, Robert J.
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González Estrada, E.
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Dimes, John P.
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Amede, Tilahun
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Wickama, J.
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[Evaluation of a farm-level decision support tool for trade-off and scenario analysis for addressing food security, income generation and natural resource management]
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Evaluation of a farm-level decision support tool for trade-off and scenario analysis for addressing food security, income generation and natural resource management
Delve, Robert J.
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Chitsike, C.
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Kaaria, Susan K.
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Kaganzi, E
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Muzira, RN
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Sanginga, Pascal C.
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[How can smallholder farmer-market linkages increase adoption of improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?]
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How can smallholder farmer-market linkages increase adoption of improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?
This paper reports on a Participatory Learning and Action Research (PLAR) process that was initiated in three villages in eastern Uganda in September 1999 to enable small-scale farmers to reverse nutrient depletion of their soils profitably by increasing their capacity to develop, adapt and use i...
Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Byalebeka, J.B.
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Delve, Robert J.
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Okalebo, JR
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Ssenyange, D
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Mbalule, M
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Ssali, H.
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[On farm testing of integrated nutrient management strategies in Eastern Uganda]
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On farm testing of integrated nutrient management strategies in Eastern Uganda
Increased organic matter and nitrogen intake of a low quality barley straw basal diet was achieved by supplementation with 15% and 30% of dry matter offered as Calliandra calothyrsus, Macrotyloma axillare or poultry manure. Urinary-N excretion for the basal diet (0.5 mg kg-1 liveweight (W) d-1 wa...
Delve, Robert J.
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[Implication of livestock feeding management on soil fertility in smallholder farming systems.]
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Implication of livestock feeding management on soil fertility in smallholder farming systems.