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The Fight Against Soil Acidity in Tanzania: The Bitter Truth and Charting a Sustainable Food Systems Future

September 28, 2023
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*Insights from Dr Joel L. Meliyo, soil scientist By Anthony Muchoki &  Beda Msimbe  Soil acidity in Tanzania is an ominous issue impeding agricultural productivity. A stimulating dialogue with Dr. Joel L. Meliyo, the National Project Coordinator of Guiding Acid Soil Management Investment in Africa (GAIA) an International Project Funded by BMGF through CIMMYT Harare. Joel, a local Principal…

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Conservation agriculture key in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals

April 16, 2020
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New analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (16 April 2020) – An international team of scientists has provided a sweeping new analysis of the benefits of conservation agriculture for crop performance, water use efficiency, farmers’ incomes and climate action across a variety of cropping systems and environments in South…

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