Evaluating potential for conservation agriculture
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Maize on wheat residues on conservation agriculture plot
Evaluating potential for conservation agriculture in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malawi
Conservation agriculture (CA) is being promoted as an option for reducing soil degradation, conserving water, enhancing crop productivity, and maintaining yield stability. However, CA is a knowledge- and technology-intensive practice, and may not be feasible or may not perform better than conventional agriculture under all conditions and farming systems.
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