Langbeschreibung
Food insecurity is a fundamental challenge to human welfare and economic growth in Africa. Low agricultural production leads to low incomes, poor nutrition, vulnerability to risk and threat and lack of empowerment. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of agricultural research and development experiences from sub-Saharan Africa. The text highlights practical lessons from the sub-Saharan Africa region.
Hauptbeschreibung
A comprehensive synthesis of agricultural research and development experiences from sub-Saharan AfricaHighlights practical lessons (challenges and opportunities) from the sub-Saharan Africa regionWide topic coverage, both biophysical and social issues, of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)Discusses both fundamental and applied research aspects of ISFMDemonstrates how networking is a powerful tool to bring change in agricultural research and development in Africa