A global systematic literature review on sustainable soil management practices (1994–2022)

SC Sharna, T Maraseni… - Soil Use and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Sustainable Soil Management Practices (SSMP) offer potential benefits while
conserving natural resources. However, the low adoption of SSMP limits the achievement of …

Yield-scaled and area-scaled greenhouse gas emissions from common soil fertility management practices under smallholder maize fields in Kenya

FS Mairura, CM Musafiri, JM Macharia, MN Kiboi… - Sustainable Production …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural land-use activities are the leading sources of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions
in Kenya. However, few studies have examined GHG emissions resulting from different soil …

Perennial plant species composition and diversity in relation to socioecological variables and agroforestry practices in central Ethiopia

G Demie, M Negash, Z Asrat, L Bohdan - Agroforestry Systems, 2024 - Springer
Tropical deforestation and forest degradation have resulted in substantial losses of goods
and services and a decline in the quality of life. Agroforestry is a viable land-use option to …

[HTML][HTML] Smallholders' coping strategies in response to climate variability in semi-arid agro-ecozones of Upper Eastern Kenya

FK Ngetich, FS Mairura, CM Musafiri, MN Kiboi… - Social sciences & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rainfed agriculture dominates food production systems in arid and semi-arid agro-
ecozones. Water is a key limiting factor to crop growth in the small-scale farming systems of …

[HTML][HTML] Use of inorganic fertilizer on climate-smart crops improves smallholder farmers' livelihoods: Evidence from Western Kenya

CM Musafiri, M Kiboi, J Macharia, OK Ng'etich… - Social Sciences & …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main challenges facing smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are soil fertility
decline and climate change, culminating in increased food insecurity. The double effect of …

Influence of farmers' socio-economic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review

L Mhoro, AI Meya, NA Amuri, PA Ndakidemi… - Frontiers in Soil …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The rise in global human population, coupled with the effects of climate change, has
increased the demand for arable land. Soil fertility has been the most affected, among other …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of soil health and nutrient content status across the North-East Maasai Landscape, Arusha Tanzania

J Kalonga, K Mtei, B Massawe, A Kimaro… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Soil fertility management has been a great challenge to smallholder farmers in the Northern
Tanzania, especially in the Maasai landscape. Therefore understanding the nutrient status …

[HTML][HTML] Farmers' Perception and Practice of Soil Fertility Management and Conservation in the Era of Digital Soil Information Systems in Southwest Nigeria

SO Akinbode, O Folorunso, TS Olutoberu… - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study assessed the perception and use of digital applications for soil fertility
management and conservation strategies among small-scale crop farmers in southwest …

Determinants of simultaneous use of soil fertility information sources among smallholder farmers in the central highlands of Kenya

PA Asule, C Musafiri, G Nyabuga, W Kiai, FK Ngetich… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Soil fertility decline is a significant drawback to food and nutritional security in sub-Saharan
Africa. However, information and knowledge barriers seriously impede the adoption …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of organic soil fertilization methods use over time and in the face of climate vulnerability

SC Sharna, T Maraseni, AM Radanielson - Soil and Tillage Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Implementation of environment-friendly soil organic matter (SOM) enhancing technologies
(SOMET) is crucial for addressing soil degradation. This study aims to examine the usage …