Several agro-ecological practices have been developed to increase the range of soil fertility management options available to farmers, but little information is available on their labour input requirement and profitability relative to conventional practices. This study used a multiple visit cost-route method to estimate labour inputs and financial profitability of agroforestry-based and conventional (with and without fertiliser) soil fertility management practices in eastern Zambia. Results show that aggregated over a five-year cycle, labour inputs used under agroforestry practices were lower than fertilised maize fields but higher than non-fertilised continuous cropped maize. Agroforestry practices were more profitable (NPV ranging between
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Publication year
2022
Authors
Ajayi, O.C.; Akinnifesi, F.K.; Sileshi G W; Kanjipite W
Language
English
Keywords
labour, management techniques, profitability, soil fertility
Geographic
Zambia
