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...
Main Authors: | Pascal Lienhard, Guillaume Lestrelin, Ianlang Phanthanivong, Xaisavanh Kiewvongphachan, Bounma Leudphanane, Juliette Lairez, Hoa Tran Quoc, Jean-Christophe Castella |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2020.1792680 |
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