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Enhancing climate resilience in the farming systems with crop diversification in Zambia

This brief aims to promote in a holistic way crop diversification with improved varieties in Zambia, to leverage investments by the private sector. Because of the diverse functions and market conditions of different crops, crop diversification is often considered a risk management strategy for smallholders. Diversification strategies differ in their effects on farmers’ welfare and resilience, and in the factors that influence their adoption.

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Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Author: Kokwe M.
Other authors: Chama T., Pali P., Ramasamy S.
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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Year: 2022
ISBN: 978-92-5-135942-6
Country/ies: Zambia
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Technical paper
Content language: English
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