conservation agriculture

Capacity development
Publications

New manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Seed fair in Masvingo, Zimbabwe — the first of its kind — increases smallholder access to stress tolerant varieties and knowledge on climate-smart technologies.

People

Socioeconomist
Nutrition, health and food security
Features

A growing number of smallholders in southern Zimbabwe adopt provitamin-A maize after collective learning and knowledge transfer initiative.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Mother-trial farmers in Zimbabwe’s Mwenezi district share their experiences, lessons and successes in adopting climate-resilient practices.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Explainers

Farming method can boost yields, increase farmers’ profits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

Systems agronomist transforms farmers’ livelihoods through improved crop performance and soil health, promoting sustainable techniques that mitigate climate change effects.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Podcasts

Sustainable farming method can increase resilience to climate change, protect biodiversity and sustainably use natural resources.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Down to Earth (25 Sep 2020)

Efficient use of fertilizer, adoption of zero-tillage and management of irrigation water can cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovations
Press releases

New project will research and promote the adoption of sustainable farming method and practices.

Capacity development
Videos

New online training takes farmers and service providers though a visual journey on the use of conservation agriculture-based sustainable intensification methods.

Nutrition, health and food security
Publications

Trial results highlight the long-term benefits of conservation agriculture-based weed management.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

A new policy brief provides a roadmap for accelerating the adoption of conservation agriculture in Eastern India.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Features

7 ways to make small-scale mechanization work for African farmers.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

The “learning by doing” concept helps farmers in Zimbabwe successfully adopt sustainable agriculture principles.