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OverviewFood insecurity is a central concern and a fundamental challenge for human welfare and economic growth in Africa. Low agricultural production, results in low incomes, poor nutrition, vulnerability to risks and lack of empowerment. Land degradation and soil fertility depletion are considered the major threats to food security and natural resource conservation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Investments in technology, policy and institutional reforms are needed to increase agricultural productivity to ensure food security and sustained national economies. Past research has generated numerous soil fertility management technologies which if adopted could propel the African continent out of the poverty trap. However, these technologies have had little, if any, impact due to low adoption by the smallholder farmers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andre Bationo , Boaz Waswa , Job Kihara , Joseph KimetuPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2007 ed. Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 4.80cm , Length: 29.70cm Weight: 4.067kg ISBN: 9781402057595ISBN 10: 1402057598 Pages: 1091 Publication Date: 25 September 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsFrom the contents Preface.- Part I: Setting the scene/Introductory papers.- Part II: Integrated Nutrient Management (INM).- Part III: Below Ground Biodiversity.- Part IV: Participatory Approaches and Scaling up/out.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |