A review of organic inputs to inform soil health advice for African smallholder farmers: localization matters
Gudeta W. Sileshi, Zachary Stewart, Jonathan Odhong, Blessing Mhlanga, Tilahun Amede, Ermias Aynekulu, Christian Thierfelder, Paswel Marenya, Kyle M. Dittmer, Kamaluddin T. Aliyu, Régis Chikowo, Mazvita Chiduwa, Hambulo Ngoma, Sieglinde S. Snapp
Abstract
African smallholder farming systems are complex, diverse and locally adapted, but guidance is lacking on how farmers can make informed choices of the type of organic inputs to suit their farm conditions. In this review we aimed to provide a synthesis of actionable information on ex situ and in situ organic resources and decision support tools to facilitate evidence-based choices by smallholders in cereal production systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
Topics & Concepts
Advice (programming)Soil healthEnvironmental scienceAgroforestryAgricultural engineeringEnvironmental planningNatural resource economicsComputer scienceSoil scienceSoil organic matterEconomicsEngineeringSoil waterProgramming languageAgronomic Practices and Intercropping SystemsAgricultural Innovations and PracticesUrban Agriculture and Sustainability