Adoption of sustainable land and water management practices and their impact on crop productivity among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Land degradation and water challenges threaten sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural productivity and food security. This study uses panel secondary data from the World Bank Living Standards...
Grassland study suggests varied, curved mowing pattern may support bees and butterflies better than conventional block mowing
Issue 618: Permanent grasslands in agricultural areas are important for biodiversity - especially pollinators. Researchers in Belgium found irregular, curved mowing patterns had...
Role of on-farm/In situ conservation and underutilized crops in the wake of climate change
Overview: Traditionally farmers use diverse crops, trees and wild plant species, livestock and aquatic species to sustain/enhance their livelihood. The use of diverse species and varieties...