Dynamics and Diversity: Soil Fertility and Farming Livelihoods in Africa

by IanScoones (Editor)

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  2001

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  Sustainable management of soils is crucial for a large proportion of the population of Africa. Contrary to many claims, soil fertility is improved and managed successfully by small-scale farmers there. This work studies how the context of livelihood systems has to inform development policy and practice.