Working Document Series Open Access Lessons learned from agro-conservationist practices that contribute to neutralize the degradation of lands in Costa Rica T Okot Land is a natural resource that provides us with goods and services to live sustainably. However, its degradation is affecting the livelihood and safety of 1.5 billion people globally, especially rural communities, smallholder farmers, and… RUF-40506 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Kalisizo, Rakai district, Uganda A. Egeru · J. Nassuna This study examined the role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Rakai District. Data were collected through a mixed methods approach involving the use of cross-sectional survey, focus group discussions and ke… RUF-37166 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sustainable crop production using hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to enrich soil fertility and conserve soil moisture for maize cropping in smallholder farming systems in Zimbabwe D. Chinamo · F Mapanda · M. Munyati · G. Nyamadzawo +2 more Crop production in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe is limited by low inherent soil fertility, particularly N and P and available soil moisture. One of the major agricultural challenges in developing countries is the development of … RUF-34466 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An evaluation of the effect of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) on soil fertility of sandy soils in central Zimbabwe F Mapanda · A. Tumbure · M. Wuta Crop production in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe is limited by low inherent soil fertility, particularly N and P and available soil moisture. The use of efficient N fixing legumes is one way that can sustain soil fertility and co… RUF-34460 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ Willingness to Invest in Improved soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Semi Arid Districts of Uganda R. Bangizi · R. Mulwa · J.B. Tumuhairwe One of the adaptation strategies to climatic change effects is use of soil and water conservation technologies. Studies in Uganda have revealed a variable significant adoption level of soil conservation practices across the country. Howeve… RUF-32655 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
