Resource Conservation and Yield Gains in Eco-Friendly Agriculture Practices Among Southern Madagascar Smallholder Farmers

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Autori principali: Rafinantely, Andriamalala, Rasoamanana, Ravelonirina, Randrianasolo, Tontolona, Rakotomalanto, Razafindrakoto
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author Rafinantely, Andriamalala
Rasoamanana, Ravelonirina
Randrianasolo, Tontolona
Rakotomalanto, Razafindrakoto
author_facet Rafinantely, Andriamalala
Rasoamanana, Ravelonirina
Randrianasolo, Tontolona
Rakotomalanto, Razafindrakoto
contents <p>This study examines eco-friendly agriculture practices among smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar to evaluate yield gains, resource conservation, and income generation over a five-year period. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving both quantitative data collection through surveys and qualitative insights from farmer interviews to comprehensively evaluate the impacts of eco-friendly agriculture on smallholder farmers' livelihoods. During the study period, there was a notable increase in crop yields by approximately 15% among farmers who adopted eco-friendly practices compared to those adhering to conventional methods. Farmers also reported significant improvements in water conservation and soil fertility management. The adoption of eco-friendly agriculture has led to substantial yield gains, resource efficiency, and income stability for smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar. These findings underscore the importance of sustainable agricultural practices in enhancing rural livelihoods. Policy makers should incentivize the adoption of eco-friendly agriculture through subsidies and training programmes aimed at promoting sustainable farming methods among smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar.</p>
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spellingShingle Resource Conservation and Yield Gains in Eco-Friendly Agriculture Practices Among Southern Madagascar Smallholder Farmers
Rafinantely, Andriamalala
Rasoamanana, Ravelonirina
Randrianasolo, Tontolona
Rakotomalanto, Razafindrakoto
Madagascar
Smallholder Farmers
Sustainable Agriculture
Agroforestry
Conservation Tillage
Integrated Pest Management
Yield Gains Analysis
<p>This study examines eco-friendly agriculture practices among smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar to evaluate yield gains, resource conservation, and income generation over a five-year period. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving both quantitative data collection through surveys and qualitative insights from farmer interviews to comprehensively evaluate the impacts of eco-friendly agriculture on smallholder farmers' livelihoods. During the study period, there was a notable increase in crop yields by approximately 15% among farmers who adopted eco-friendly practices compared to those adhering to conventional methods. Farmers also reported significant improvements in water conservation and soil fertility management. The adoption of eco-friendly agriculture has led to substantial yield gains, resource efficiency, and income stability for smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar. These findings underscore the importance of sustainable agricultural practices in enhancing rural livelihoods. Policy makers should incentivize the adoption of eco-friendly agriculture through subsidies and training programmes aimed at promoting sustainable farming methods among smallholder farmers in southern Madagascar.</p>
title Resource Conservation and Yield Gains in Eco-Friendly Agriculture Practices Among Southern Madagascar Smallholder Farmers
topic Madagascar
Smallholder Farmers
Sustainable Agriculture
Agroforestry
Conservation Tillage
Integrated Pest Management
Yield Gains Analysis
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18760207