Leonard Rusinamhodzi

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of long-term tillage and residue retention on maize grain yield under contrasting soil textures, nitrogen input and climate was assessed by stability analysis, which showed an increase in maize yield over time with conservation agriculture practices that include rotation and high input use in low rainfall areas.

TL;DR: The suitability of maize–legume intercropping to alleviate the biophysical and socio-economic constraints faced by smallholder farmers in Ruaca and Vunduzi villages, central Mozambique is evaluated and it is concluded that maize–pigeonpea intercropped may improve productivity and help reduce the area cultivated.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyze the reasons for the limited adoption of conservation agriculture in Africa and assess where, when and for whom CA works best, and identify situations where CA works better.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarized recent advances in knowledge about the benefits of conservation agriculture and highlighted constraints to its widespread adoption within Southern Africa. But they concluded that CA is not a one-size-fits-all solution and often needs significant adaptation and flexibility when implementing it across farming systems.

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of CA systems on some soil quality indicators and crop productivity were investigated for up to eight seasons under CA and conventional agriculture in Zimbabwe and the results showed an increase of up to 331% in water infiltration, a 31% greater soil carbon in the top 60 cm than on adjacent conventionally ploughed fields, a 6% lower bulk density in the very top 10 cm and 32.5 −36 t −1 less cumulative soil erosion in CA fields after seven cropping seasons compared with the conventional control treatment.