Opportunities and constraints for adoption of maize-legume mixed cropping systems in Laos

Opportunities and constraints for adoption of maize-legume mixed cropping systems in Laos

Land use and land cover have rapidly changed in Kham basin, northern Laos, with a rapid expansion of maize cultivated area. While maize monoculture has contributed to reduce rural poverty, many farmers are now confronted to declining yields, indebtedness, rising health and environmental concerns. In...

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Main Authors: Pascal Lienhard, Guillaume Lestrelin, Ianlang Phanthanivong, Xaisavanh Kiewvongphachan, Bounma Leudphanane, Juliette Lairez, Hoa Tran Quoc, Jean-Christophe Castella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
Subjects:
maize boom
agricultural systems re-design
agroecology
landscape approach
smallholder farmers
lao pdr
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2020.1792680

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2020.1792680

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