Zambian farmers can combat climate change and enhance crop yields by adopting sustainable agroforestry practices like alley cropping, windbreaks, boundary planting, contour farming, and silvopasture. These techniques improve soil health, promote biodiversity, and increase climate resilience, offering a balanced solution for agricultural productivity and environmental conservation.
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Beyond Fertilizers:
by JS •
Low-Tech Solutions for Soil Enhancement 2024 is going to be a difficult year for farmers in Zambia. The cost of agricultural inputs, especially hybrid seed and fertilizer, was beyond a lot of small farmers. The ones who could barely get by are now faced with ruined crops because of the cessation of the rains. A…