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Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Intensification.a Zimbabwe case study

Year of publication 2012

Pages 44 p.

Author Marongwe, L.S.;Nyagumbo, I.;Kwazira, K.;Kassam, A.; Friedrich, T.;Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107448-0

Series title Integrated Crop Management

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Agricultural productivity in Zimbabwe, like in many other countries in SSA has been declining over the years despite the numerous advancements made in agricultural technology development. Yield levels usually averaging below 1t ha-1 have resulted in persistent cereal deficits despite the large area put under production each year. Declining soil fertility, erratic precipitation patterns, high input costs and unstable market conditions have all affected the profitability and therefore the sustaina bility of the small holder farming sector, which provides livelihoods for the majority of the rural population.

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