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The large diversity of farms and farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa calls for agricultural improvement options that are adapted to the context in which smallholder farmers operate. The socio-ecological niche concept incorporates the agro-ecological, socio-cultural, economic and institutional d...


Descheemaeker, KatrienRonner, E.Ollenburger, M.H.Franke, A.C.Klapwijk, C.J.Falconnier, G.N.Wichern, Jannike[Which options fit best? Operationalizing the socio-ecological niche concept]Which options fit best? Operationalizing the socio-ecological niche concept

Smallholder farmers in the Guinea savanna practise cereal-legume intercropping to mitigate risks of crop failure in mono-cropping. The productivity of cereal-legume intercrops could be influenced by the spatial arrangement of the intercrops and the soil fertility status. Knowledge on the effect o...


Kermah, M.Franke, A.C.Adjei-Nsiah, SamuelAhiabor, B.D.K.Abaidoo, R.C.Giller, Ken E.[Maize-grain legume intercropping for enhanced resource use efficiency and crop productivity in the Guinea savanna of northern Ghana]Maize-grain legume intercropping for enhanced resource use efficiency and crop productivity in the Guinea savanna of northern Ghana

Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) can contribute to combating vitamin A deficiency and establishing more resilient cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. There is limited understanding of the factors that affect yield and quality of OFSP on smallholder farmers’ fields. This study aimed to asses...


Vugt, D. vanFranke, A.C.[Exploring the yield gap of orange-fleshed sweet potato varieties on smallholder farmers' fields in Malawi.]Exploring the yield gap of orange-fleshed sweet potato varieties on smallholder farmers' fields in Malawi.
Fleisher, D.H.Condori, B.Quiróz, R.Alva, A.Asseng, SentholdBarreda, CarolinaBindi, M.Boote, Kenneth J.Ferrise, R.Franke, A.C.Govindakrishnan, P.M.Harahagazwe, D.Hogenboom, G.Naresh Kumar, S.Merante, P.Nendel, C.Olesen, J.E.Parker, P.S.Raees, D.Raymundo, R.Ruane, Alex C.Stockle, C.Supit, I.Vanuytrecht, ElineWolf, JoostWoli, P.[A potato model inter-comparison across varyng climates and productivity levels]A potato model inter-comparison across varyng climates and productivity levels

Agricultural intensification of farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa is a prerequisite to alleviate rural poverty and improve livelihoods. Legumes have shown great potential to enhance system productivity. On-farm experiments were conducted in different agro-ecological zones (AEZ) in Western Ken...


Ojiem, J.O.Franke, A.C.Vanlauwe, BernardRidder, N.A. deGiller, Ken E.[Benefits of legumemaize rotations: assessing the impact of diversity on the productivity of smallholders in Western Kenya]Benefits of legumemaize rotations: assessing the impact of diversity on the productivity of smallholders in Western Kenya

Soil nutrient constraints coupled with erratic rainfall have led to poor crop yields and occasionally to crop failure in sole cropping in the Guinea savanna of West Africa. We explored different maize-grain legume diversification and intensification options that can contribute to mitigating risks...


Kermah, M.Franke, A.C.Ahiabor, B.D.K.Adjei-Nsiah, SamuelAbaidoo, R.C.Giller, Ken E.[Legume-maize rotation or relay? Options for ecological intensification of smallholder farms in the Guinea Savanna of northern Ghana]Legume-maize rotation or relay? Options for ecological intensification of smallholder farms in the Guinea Savanna of northern Ghana
Hengsdijk, H.Franke, A.C.Wijk, Mark T. vanGiller, Ken E.[How small is beautiful? Food self-sufficiency and land gap analysis of smallholders in humid and semi-arid sub Saharan Africa]How small is beautiful? Food self-sufficiency and land gap analysis of smallholders in humid and semi-arid sub Saharan Africa
Nziguheba, GeneroseTossah, B.K.Diels, J.Franke, A.C.Aihou, K.Iwuafor, E.N.O.Nwoke, CMerckx, R.[Assessment of nutrient deficiencies in maize in nutrient omission trials and long-term field experiments in the West African Savanna]Assessment of nutrient deficiencies in maize in nutrient omission trials and long-term field experiments in the West African Savanna

Soybean yields could benefit from the use of improved varieties, phosphate-fertilizer and rhizobium inoculants. In this study, we evaluated the results of widespread testing of promiscuous soybean varieties with four treatments: no inputs (control); SSP fertilizer (P); inoculants (I) and SSP plus...


Ronner, E.Franke, A.C.Vanlauwe, BernardDianda, M.Edeh, E.Ukem, B.Bala, A.Heerwaarden, Joost vanGiller, Ken E.[Understanding variability in soybean yield and response to P-fertilizer and rhizobium inoculants on farmers' fields in northern Nigeria]Understanding variability in soybean yield and response to P-fertilizer and rhizobium inoculants on farmers' fields in northern Nigeria

Integrated crop-livestock farming in the Guinea savanna of West Africa is often assumed to lead to synergies between crop and livestock production, thereby improving the overall productivity and resilience of agricultural production. Whether these synergies actually occur remains poorly studied. ...


Franke, A.C.Berkhout, E.D.Iwuafor, E.N.O.Nziguheba, GeneroseDercon, G.Vandeplas, I.Diels, J.[Does crop-livestock integration lead to improved crop production in the savanna of West Africa?]Does crop-livestock integration lead to improved crop production in the savanna of West Africa?

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