The role of soil fertility in sustainable agriculture with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa
Pieri, C.; Steiner, K.G.
Entwicklung + Landlicher Raum 30(4): 3-6
1996
Document Number: 458741
The major causes and extent of soil degradation in sub Saharan Africa are outlined briefly. Also, some of the options and current initiatives which relate to soil fertility in the African continent are reviewed.
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