Case Study

Maize-legume rotations improve soil health and crop productivity

A summary of findings from the "Best Bets" research project undertaken in Malawi.Excerpt:To...

Case Study

Policy Brief: Climate Smart Landscapes - Integrating Mitigation, Adaptation and Development in Shinyanga Region, Tanzania

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Case Study

Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration

A report on the impact of a reforestation project conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using an approach of 'farme...

Guide

Enclosures to protect and conserve for better livelihood of the West Pokot community

Field guide developed by the Regional Land Management Unit (RELMA), a part of the Swedish In...

Case Study

Integrating diverse grain legumes for increased land productivity on small farms in Malawi

Case study of a trial of 'doubled-up legume technology' conducted with smallholder farmers in Malawi. Produced...

Guide

MBILI - Handbook for Innovative Maize-Legume Intercropping

A handbook on a maize-legume intercropping system developed by the Managing Beneficial Interactionsin Legume I...

Case Study

Biochar in conservation farming in Zambia - Improving crop yield and storing carbon. End report phase 1; October 2011

 A project report from the 'Biochar in conservation farming in Zambia' project by th...

Case Study

Enclosures in West Pokot, Kenya: Transforming land, livestock and livelihoods in drylands

Abstract Dryland livestock production syst...

Case Study

Case Study: From Slash and Burn to ‘Slash and Mulch’

A case study adapted from an article published by ILEIA in Fa...

Guide

Sustainable Agriculture Land Management

A training manual designed for use with farmers, including information and activities. The i...

Booklet

Bambara market growth and utilization

A brochure promoting the benefits of the "underutilized" bambara groundnut, particularly as a source of protei...

Guide

Tumbukiza! A Better Way To Grow Napier Grass For More Milk

A short factsheet giving guidance on improved methods for growing napier grass to feed cows in low to medium a...

Guide

Brochure: Ngolo Cultivation Technology

A brochure containing information about the Ngolo or Matengo pit system. This is essentially a soil and water...

Guide

Fish Bean (Tephrosia vogelii) - Echo Plant Information Sheet

Fact sheet with guidance on growing Tephrosia vogelii, or 'fish bean', which is useful for pest management, er...

Guide

Tephrosia Vogelii Information Sheet

Information sheet with technical details about Tephrosia Vogelii, a tree with multiple uses, including pest ma...

Guide

AflaSTOP Grain Drying Sourcebook

A sourcebook collecting together a range of methods for drying and storing grains to arrest the growth of afla...

Guide

Postharvest Handling Manual for Maize, Millet, Sorghum, Sweet Potato and Cassava

Maize, millet, sorghum, sweetpotatoes and cassava are the major crops grown and cons...