Mbili-Mbili crop configurations, a maize–bean–pigeon pea intercropping system for Eastern Africa

Field trials have been conducted over the last 3 years. Maize yields are comparable to other common systems but pigeon pea yields are improved. Economic yields are favorable for the Mbili-Mbili system. Recently farmer perceptions/experiences data were obtained and evaluations of these data are ongoi...

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Autor principal: CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/122737
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Sumario:Field trials have been conducted over the last 3 years. Maize yields are comparable to other common systems but pigeon pea yields are improved. Economic yields are favorable for the Mbili-Mbili system. Recently farmer perceptions/experiences data were obtained and evaluations of these data are ongoing.