Conservation farming in Zambia
Files
TR Number
Date
2003
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Washington, D.C.: IFPRI
Abstract
This IFPRI report discusses experiences with conservation farming in Zambia since 1996. The programs discussed focus on dry season land preparation with minimal tillage, retention of crop residue from the prior harvest, planting in fixed planting stations, and nitrogen fixing crop rotations.
Description
Keywords
Small-scale farming, Conservation agriculture, Soil conservation, Soil degradation, Conservation farming, Labor costs, Ecosystem Farm/Enterprise Scale Field Scale
Citation
EPTD Discussion Paper No. 108