Conservation Agriculture for Africa: Building Resilient Farming Systems in a Changing Climate

By: J N Blignaut and H Boulal and Roland Bunch and Trent W Bunderson and Dennis Dennis and Oussama El Gharras and Mohammed El Mourid and Mphatso Gama and Zwide D Jere and Josef Kienzle and Jaap Knot and Erna Kruger and Peter Kuria and Baqir Lalani and Simon Lugandu and Brand Mbale and Charles Midega and Michael Misiko and Zeyaur Khan and Obedi Mkandawire and Alice Murage and Richard M. Museka and Weldone Mutai and Blessings M. Mwale and Spencer W.D. Ng’oma and John M. Paul and John A. Pickett and Jimmy Pittchar and Brian G. Sims and Hendrik J. Smith and Phillip Tembo and Christian Thierfelder and Patrick C. Wall and Reynolds K. Shula and Peter Dorward and Jose Dambiro

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Synopsis: Tillage agriculture has led to widespread soil and ecosystem degradation. This book reviews research and development initiatives in Africa aimed at building resilient farming systems. It summarises the status of conservation agriculture today, discusses prospects for future development and provides case studies showing its performance in Africa.