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Quantifying Sustainable Agriculture Practices’ Impact on Soil Fertility in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province: A Mixed-Methods Study

Makarau Mushati, Department of Research, University of Zimbabwe, Harare Nevanike Manyika, Midlands State University Chinaza Mutiti, Midlands State University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18837680
Published: February 18, 2006

Abstract

Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province is a significant agricultural region known for its diverse farming practices, including sustainable and conventional methods. A mixed-methods study combining quantitative data from surveys and interviews with qualitative insights from focus group discussions and case studies. Sustainable farming methods led to an average increase of 15% in soil organic matter content compared to conventional methods over a five-year period. The findings highlight the potential for sustainable agriculture practices to enhance soil fertility, supporting their adoption as a key strategy for agricultural sustainability. Policy makers should incentivize farmers to adopt sustainable farming techniques by providing educational resources and financial support.

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Makarau Mushati, Nevanike Manyika, Chinaza Mutiti (2006). Quantifying Sustainable Agriculture Practices’ Impact on Soil Fertility in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province: A Mixed-Methods Study. African Family Business Review (Business/Social crossover), Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18837680

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GeographicSustainabilityMethodologySoil FertilityAgriculture PracticesQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Research

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