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Date of Publication: Feb 2016
‘Climate-smart agriculture’ (CSA)—agriculture and food systems that sustainably increase food production, improve resilience (or adaptive capacity) of farming systems, and...
Date of Publication: Feb 2016
The incrementation of lysine, tryptophan and maize protein nutritional value in locals where maize is staple food could contribute significantly to improving the population nutritional status. The...
Date of Publication: Feb 2016
Water is the main factor affecting crop production in sub-Saharan Africa. It was hypothesized that intercropping sorghum (S) with either cowpea (C) or bottle gourd (B) would result in better...
Date of Publication: Feb 2016
This working paper synthesizes knowledge within CGIAR on adaptation measures in agricultural systems, for the benefit of parties and observers preparing submissions to the UNFCCC SBSTA. Experience...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
This brochure was developed by CCARDESA to highlight constraints of adopting mechanization in Conservation Agriculture and possible suggestions to improve mechanization in CA.
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
This document is a summary of climate-smart agriculture.
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
Given the reduced involvement of the youth in the SADC region in agriculture, CCARDESA saw it imperative to organise a Youth in Agriculture Summit to discuss the challenges that hinder the...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
The Agricultural Productivity Programme for Southern African (APPSA) is a six-year project (2013 – 2019) financed by the World Bank using a Specific Investment Loan (SIL) to the tune of US$ 90...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
INPhO, the Information Network on Post-harvest Operations, aims at promoting good practices in post-harvest activities for agri-food products and to assist in the expansion of ...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
L’Agriculture Urbaine est une réponse à plusieurs maux des grandes villes du Sud: les espaces limités, les déchets domestiques, l’urbanisation sauvage, les crues et inondations, la...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and partners developed a website presenting the climate-smart agriculture (CSA) approach to food...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
This report is part of the AFRHINET project under the ACP-EU Cooperation Programme in Science and Technology (S&T II). The overall aims of the project are to enhance options for sustainable...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and partners developed a website presenting the climate-smart agriculture (CSA) approach to food...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
The maize-legume system cropping guide is a practical 88 manual focusing on good agricultural practices for maize-legume production that promote integrated soil fertility management.
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
North-central Namibia is more vulnerable to effects of climate change and variability. Combined effects of environmental degradation, social vulnerability to poverty and a changing climate will...
Date of Publication: Jan 2016
Regionally as well as internationally, Conservation Agriculture research has proven to show numerous benefits, as it is evident that multiple donors continue to invest in the promotion and the...
