A better understanding of the factors that contribute to low cassava yields in farmers’ fields is required to guide the formulation of cassava intensification programs. Using a boundary line approach, we analysed the contribution of soil fertility, pest and disease infestation and farmers’ cultiv...
Kintché, K.
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Hauser, S.
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Mahungu, N.M.
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Ndonda, A.
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Lukombo, S.
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Nhamo, N.
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Uzokwe, Veronica N.E.
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Yomeni, M.
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Ngamitshara, J.
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Ekoko, B.
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Mbala, M.
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Akem, C.
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Pypers, Pieter
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Matungulu, K.P.
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Kehbila, A.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Cassava yield loss in farmer fields was mainly caused by low soil fertility and suboptimal management practices in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Cassava yield loss in farmer fields was mainly caused by low soil fertility and suboptimal management practices in two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
A number of studies have recommended application of large quantities of manure alone or in combination with inorganic fertilizer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, yield responses of cereals such as maize are very modest even at manure application rates exceeding 10 t ha−1 year−1. We conducted...
Sileshi, Gudeta W.
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Nhamo, N.
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Mafongoya, P.L.
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Tanimu, J.
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[Stoichiometry of animal manure and implications for nutrient cycling and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Stoichiometry of animal manure and implications for nutrient cycling and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa
Integrated Agriculture Research for Development (IAR4D), based on the use of participatory research and extension and innovation system approaches, represents an action research process in support of development activities. This is a major shift from the traditional way of undertaking research, w...
Ellis-Jones, J.
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Gondwe, T.N.P.
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Chibwe, T.
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Phiri, A.
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Nhamo, N.
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[The use of integrated research for development in promoting climate smart technologies, the process and practice]
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The use of integrated research for development in promoting climate smart technologies, the process and practice
Fertilizer application is known to increase crop yields and mitigate net soil nutrient mining due to continuous removal. However, smallholder farmers rarely apply adequate fertilizers because of high cost, limited availability and lack of awareness. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the eff...
Biratu, G.K.
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Elias, E.
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Ntawuruhunga, Pheneas
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Nhamo, N.
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[Effect of chicken manure application on cassava biomass and root yields in two agro-ecologies of Zambia]
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Effect of chicken manure application on cassava biomass and root yields in two agro-ecologies of Zambia