African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Intercropping in Zimbabwe conservation agriculture systems using a farmer-participatory research approach

M. Salomons
  • M. Salomons
  • Canadian Foodgrains Bank, P. O. Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2L4, Canada.
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A. Braul
  • A. Braul
  • Hemp Genetics International, 906 Waterford Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1G8, Canada.
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L. Jazi
  • L. Jazi
  • Score Against Poverty, P. O. Box 2732, Neshuro, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
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M. H. Entz
  • M. H. Entz
  • Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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  •  Received: 11 May 2018
  •  Accepted: 26 June 2018
  •  Published: 02 August 2018

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