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| Dayanatha, Jha; Behjat, Hojjati. |
| IN Sub-Sahara Africa, Which so far has benefited little from the green revolution. the adoption of high-yielding maize had great potential for closing the gap between food demand and supply. To bring about this transformation, fertilizer is essential for realizing the yield potential of hybrid maize while sustaining the fertility of Africa's fragile land. This study of Eastern Province, Zambia, shows that use of fertilizer on traditional varieties can also be a catalyst for agricultural growth. This work is part of an extensive body of research on adoption of new agricultural technology carried out by IFPRi in Asia and Africa. The study was undertaken in collaboration with several Zambia institutions, including the Rural Development Studies... |
| Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Fertilizers; Zambia; Eastern province; Small Farms; Crop Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 1993 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/37967 |
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