Why crop yields fail to increase in southern Africa

Satellite data reveal widespread stagnation in cropland productivity and moderate climate trends across much of southern Africa. Ground-truthing these results using a mix of approaches and local knowledge is critical to avoid inadvertently misguiding investments in the future.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Silva, João Vasco, Cairns, Jill E., Dumisani Kutywayo
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177391
Description
Summary:Satellite data reveal widespread stagnation in cropland productivity and moderate climate trends across much of southern Africa. Ground-truthing these results using a mix of approaches and local knowledge is critical to avoid inadvertently misguiding investments in the future.