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Conservation agriculture with trees: principles and practice a simplified guide for extension staff and farmers

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Although there is a lot of potential for the adoption of Conservation Agriculture With Trees (CAWT) systems, there are many internal and external circumstances that may hinder fast and widespread adoption processes. This guide deals with the technical issues related to CAWT and seeks to equip extension agents and farmers with appropriate information for farmer empowerment processes through information, skills and technology transfer that may be useful for those wishing to practice CAWT.
    Publication year

    2014

    Authors

    Mutua J M; Gachie P K; Capis J; Bourne, M.; Muriuki J K

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    biological properties, soil organic matter, soil organic carbon, soil health, degradation, nutrient availability, soil

    Geographic

    Kenya

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