Mbeere Farmer Field SchoolsNyagaka, D.Mweri, D.Shiribwa, M.Kaumbutho, P.Duveskog, D.2016-04-192016-04-192001http://hdl.handle.net/10919/66610Metadata only recordSince a majority of individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa depend on rainfed agriculture, it is necessary to provide tools that will better equip these individuals to increase their yields and improve their farming techniques. This study guide is intended to assist farmers in learning and experimenting on improved soil and water management. The target groups for the study guide are Farmer Field Schools, village farmers groups and local agricultural extension staff.text/plainen-USIn CopyrightEconomic growthGroundwaterFarmer field schoolsDroughtSoil erosionSoil conservationSoil fertilityRainfed agricultureWaterExtension serviceOver grazingPoor farming practicesWater conservationFood productionFarming techniquesLearningSub-Saharan AfricaEcosystem Farm/Enterprise Scale Field Scale WatershedWater harvesting and soil moisture retention: A study guide for farmer field schoolsSoil and water conservation with a focus on water harvesting and soil moisture retention: A study guide for farmer field schools and community-based study groupsAbstractCopyright FARMESA, Harare, Zimbabwe 2001