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Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Intensification.a Zimbabwe case study

Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Intensification.a Zimbabwe case study

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Date of publication
November 2012
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ISBN / Resource ID
FAODOCREP:8fc7f929-a50f-54ea-b1ce-550cbb15a8f5
Pages
44
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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 sustainability of the small holder farming sector, which provides livelihoods for the majority of the rural population.

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