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Implementing farmer-centered approaches to scale agroecological principles in smallholder systems in Niger and Kenya

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Smallholder farming is a critical contributor to global food security but is highly threatened by land degradation, loss of soil function/fertility and corresponding low crop yields. Land degradation must be addressed through active engagement of farmers to integrate restorative agricultural practices on their farms.

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