On-farm legume experimentation to improve soil fertility in the Zimuto communal area, Zimbabwe: farmer perceptions and feedback

dc.creatorBernard, T.
dc.creatorShamudzarira, Z.
dc.creatorVaughan, C
dc.date2012-01-06T04:18:39Z
dc.date2012-01-06T04:18:39Z
dc.date2003
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-17T19:54:34Z
dc.date.available2023-07-17T19:54:34Z
dc.identifier1665-045X
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10883/546
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/7507895
dc.descriptionSoil fertility is an important limiting factor for smallholder agriculture in southern Africa. In 1999-2002 research was undertaken to identify and evaluate legume technology options for soil fertility improvement within the context of farmers’ livelihood and risk management strategies in Zimuto, Zimbabwe. Specific objectives included assessment of legume performance by land type, identification of legumes that best replenish soil fertility, and assessment of legume suitability in intercropping systems under smallholder conditions. Legumes were grown in both single crop and maize intercrop systems. Performance criteria were established through group discussions with farmers, and legume performance was later evaluated according to these criteria. Evaluation of legumes varied somewhat according to gender. Mucuna was found to be the overall most desirable legume for a single crop system, while pigeon pea and grahamiana were most desirable for the intercrop system. The greatest challenges in establishing legumes was found to be soil fertility and diseases and pests.
dc.description21 pages
dc.formatPDF
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherCIMMYT
dc.relationRisk Management Working Paper Series
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dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectCROPPING SYSTEMS
dc.subjectFARMERS
dc.subjectLEGUMES
dc.subjectMAIZE
dc.subjectPLANT DISEASES
dc.subjectSOIL FERTILITY
dc.subjectCROPPING SYSTEMS
dc.subjectFARMERS
dc.subjectLEGUMES
dc.subjectMAIZE
dc.subjectPLANT DISEASES
dc.subjectSOIL FERTILITY
dc.titleOn-farm legume experimentation to improve soil fertility in the Zimuto communal area, Zimbabwe: farmer perceptions and feedback
dc.typeBook
dc.coverageZimbabwe
dc.coverageZimbabwe
dc.coverageHarare (Zimbabwe)


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