Adoption rates of leguminous crops remain low in sub-Saharan Africa despite their potential role in improving nutrition, soil health, and food security. In this study we explored Malawian farmers’ perceptions of various legume attributes and assessed how these perceptions affected allocation of l...
Waldman, K.B.
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Ortega, D.L.
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Richardson, R.B.
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi]
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi
Crop diversification has a long history in Africa, as a foundation for more resilient and sustainable farming systems. However, success has often been mixed. Variable weather and changing climate requires a focus on supporting farmer capacity to adapt and innovate. Participatory research and simu...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Kerr, R.B.
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Smith, A.
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Ollenburger, M.H.
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Mhango, W.
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Shumba, L.
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Gondwe, T.N.P.
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Kanyama-Phiri, G.Y.
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[Modeling and participatory farmer-led approaches to food security in a changing world: A case study from Malawi.]
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Modeling and participatory farmer-led approaches to food security in a changing world: A case study from Malawi.
Food security and dietary quality are broadly supported development goals, yet few studies have addressed how agricultural subsidy policies and promotion of modern crop varieties impact smallholder farm production and household diet. Crop intensification through subsidies could have indirect impa...
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Fisher, M.
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[Filling the maize basket supports crop diversity and quality of household diet in Malawi]
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Filling the maize basket supports crop diversity and quality of household diet in Malawi
Chikowo, Regis
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Driving Sustainable land productivity through doubled-up legume technology on small farms]
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Driving Sustainable land productivity through doubled-up legume technology on small farms
Waddington, S.R.
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Zingore, Shamie
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Chikowo, Regis
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Wairegi, L.W.I.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Integrated fertilizer policy guide for Maize-Legume cropping systems in Malawi.]
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Integrated fertilizer policy guide for Maize-Legume cropping systems in Malawi.
Low soil fertility is a limiting factor to farm productivity, household nutrition, and economic development in many parts of Africa due to the continuous cultivation of maize over centuries. Diversifying maize monocrop with legumes has been proposed as one solution to declining soil fertility. Ad...
Ortega, D.L.
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Waldman, K.B.
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Richardson, Robert
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Clay, D.C.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Sustainable intensification and farmer preferences for crop system attributes: Evidence from Malawi' s central and southern regions]
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Sustainable intensification and farmer preferences for crop system attributes: Evidence from Malawi' s central and southern regions
Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Jayne, T.S.
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Mhango, W.
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Benson, T.
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Ricker-Gilbert, J.
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[Maize yield response to nitrogen in Malawi' s smallholder production systems]
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Maize yield response to nitrogen in Malawi' s smallholder production systems
In Malawi, population growth has reduced opportunities for farmers to expand and cultivate new land. The country's primary farming population is comprised of smallholders, many who cultivate monocultures of maize (Zea mays). To reduce negative outcomes from this practice, intercropping maize with...
Silberg, Timothy
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Richardson, Robert
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Hockett, M.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Maize-legume intercropping in central Malawi: Determinants of practice]
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Maize-legume intercropping in central Malawi: Determinants of practice