Integrating local knowledge with science and technology in management of soil, water and nutrients: Implications for management of natural capital for sustainable rural livelihoods

International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 151-163

  Malley, Zacharia J U ^a   Mzimbiri, Mohamad K ^a   Mwakasendo, Juliana A ^a  

^a Ministry of Agriculture   (Tanzania)

Author keywords

Land degradation; Natural capital; Soil productivity; Sustainable rural livelihoods; Traditional practices

Indexed keywords

CROP PRODUCTION; CROP YIELD; ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS; HOUSEHOLD SURVEY; LAND DEGRADATION; LAND MANAGEMENT; MAIZE; NATURAL CAPITAL; PARTICIPATORY APPROACH; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; SMALLHOLDER; SOIL CONSERVATION; SOIL FERTILITY; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; TILLAGE; TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE;

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 77951545301     PISSN: 13504509     EISSN: 17452627     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13504500902918054     Document Type: Article

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