Translating integrated soil fertility management knowledge into livelihood benefits through farmer learning and participatory action in Zimbabwe
Abstract
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Smallholder agriculture production is constrained by poor
technology adoption often linked to lack information
dissemination strategies, among other factors. This study sought
to evaluate the effectiveness of participatory information
management and smallholder farmer learning alliances in
integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technology
information dissemination and adoption. Participatory research
approaches were employed to mobilise farmers for
experimentation with selected ISFM technologies. Preliminary
results have shown that there are no readily available sources
of information. However, there is scope for participatory
development of technical materials on ISFM. Findings suggest
the need to harmonise knowledge systems and communicating
scientific technologies directly with farmers.
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