Sustainable Maize production: The potential of Conservation Agriculture

This policy brief presents the potential of conservation agriculture to overcome soil fertility depletion and land degradation problems due substantially to conventional maize production. It promotes the benefits of conservation agriculture as well as key priorities and options for policy;

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Title Sustainable Maize production: The potential of Conservation Agriculture
Description This policy brief presents the potential of conservation agriculture to overcome soil fertility depletion and land degradation problems due substantially to conventional maize production. It promotes the benefits of conservation agriculture as well as key priorities and options for policy;
Agroecology Category
  • Soil health
  • Supportive policies
Agroecology Keyword
  • Monocrop
  • Soil restoration
Contributing organisations RUA, CIRAD,
Author Sambo Pheap, Veng Sar, Vira Leng, Sreymom Sieng, Florent Tivet, Vang Seng, Albrecht Ehrensperger.
Year 2025
Type of document Policy guidance
Language English
Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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