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

September 28, 2023 by Africa Kilimo

*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. […]

Conservation agriculture key in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals

April 16, 2020 by Africa Kilimo

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 […]