Maize–legume strip cropping effect on productivity, income, and income risk of farmers in northern Ghana

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Maize (Zea mays L.)–legume intercropping is common cropping system among smallholder farmers in West Africa. However, little known about the income risk reduction associated with maize–legume strip A 3-yr study was conducted Upper and Northern regions of Ghana to determine effect on productivity, income, using a randomized complete block design five replications each region. Seven treatments were used: sole crops maize (M) cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] (C) groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) (G), combination two rows M legumes (L) (2M:2C 2M:2G), four L (2M:4C 2M:4G). Maize–legume options (2M:2L 2M:4L) average saved 90–100% agricultural land, significantly increased by threefold, reduced operating at financial loss 75% compared cropping. Smallholder farmers, especially legume Guinea savanna northern similar agro-ecologies Africa, could adopt systems (2M:4L or 2M:2L) mitigate production increase return.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Agronomy Journal

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2690-9073', '2690-9138', '1072-9623', '1435-0645', '0095-9650', '2690-9162', '0002-1962']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20536