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Agroforestry can raise carbon (C) stocks of agricultural systems, and such increases can potentially be sold as CO2 emission offsets. We assembled information on the biophysical, technical, economic, and practical potential of agroforestry to sequester C for the West African Sahel, East Africa, a...


Luedeling, EikeSileshi, Gudeta W.Beedy, TracyDietz, Johannes[Carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry in Africa]Carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry in Africa

Growing maize (Zea mays L.) in association with legume trees in agroforestry arrangements has been shown to increase yields in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa; however, the stability of crop yields has not been critically analyzed in the various cropping systems that integrate leguminous trees. ...


Sileshi, Gudeta W.Kassa Debusho LAkinnifesi, F.K.[Can Integration of Legume Trees Increase Yield Stability in Rainfed Maize Cropping Systems in Southern Africa?]Can Integration of Legume Trees Increase Yield Stability in Rainfed Maize Cropping Systems in Southern Africa?

This study evaluated the performance of tree legumes and other soil fertility management innovations used by farmers. The objectives of the study were to: examine the extent that farm attributes, typology of farmers and field management practices have affected the adaptation and use of agroforest...


Akinnifesi, F.K.Sileshi, Gudeta W.Franzel, StevenAjayi, Oluyede C.Harawa, RMakumba, WChakeredza, S.Mngomba, SWolf, J.J. deChianu, J.N.[On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi]On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi

Malawi is a land-locked country in southern Africa. Three-fourths of Malawi’s 13 million people rely on smallholder agriculture for their livelihoods. Increasing population, accelerating deforestation, poor soil and water management, and increasing poverty and land degradation directly impact the...


Beedy, TracyAjayi, Oluyede C.Sileshi, Gudeta W.Kundhlande GChiundu GSimons AJ[Scaling up agroforestry to achieve food security and environmental protection among smallholder farmers in Malawi]Scaling up agroforestry to achieve food security and environmental protection among smallholder farmers in Malawi

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