Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Adaptive Agriculture Techniques Among Smallholder Farmers in Mali's Sahel Region: Yield Enhancement Studies

Ibrahim Diallo, Department of Advanced Studies, USTTB Bamako (University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies) Marieme Ngom, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Mali Fatimata Coulibaly, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rural Polytechnic Institute (IPR/IFRA) of Katibougou Seyni Traore, USTTB Bamako (University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18956029
Published: November 10, 2012

Abstract

Adaptive agriculture techniques have been recognised as crucial for enhancing crop yields among smallholder farmers in Mali's Sahel region, where climate variability poses significant challenges. Qualitative research methods were employed, including semi-structured interviews with 50 randomly selected farmers from the Sahel region of Mali. Data collection entailed in-person meetings to gather detailed insights on their farming practices and challenges. Farmers reported an average yield increase of 15% across all crops when implementing adaptive techniques such as intercropping, improved irrigation methods, and use of drought-resistant crop varieties. Adaptive agriculture techniques significantly enhance the resilience and productivity of smallholder farmers in Mali's Sahel region, particularly under conditions of limited water resources and climate variability. Government support for research into local agricultural practices should be intensified to facilitate wider adoption of proven adaptive methods. Farmer training programmes on sustainable agriculture should also be expanded.

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Ibrahim Diallo, Marieme Ngom, Fatimata Coulibaly, Seyni Traore (2012). Adaptive Agriculture Techniques Among Smallholder Farmers in Mali's Sahel Region: Yield Enhancement Studies. African Chemistry Journal (Pure Science), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18956029

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SahelianSmallholderSustainabilityQualitativeAdaptationMethodologyCommunity Engagement

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