Rwanda’s hilly terrain has historically posed a challenge to its agricultural productivity. Most farmlands are on slopes, leaving them vulnerable to soil erosion and limiting productivity. However, a ...
Agriculture, deforestation, overgrazing, and the use of chemicals on soils all contribute to its degradation, which can lead to erosion, problems with soil salinity or acidity, fertility decline ...
The paper is published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. Cover crops, planted during or after the main crop's growth, help prevent soil erosion, improve fertility, and increase ...