Intercropping Maize and Legumes

Intercropping Maize and Legumes

Caroline Otieno

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General performance

5 - Very effective

Details

There is increased production and less costs incurred and allows for efficient nutrient utilization on the soil.

Unintended positive side effects of practice

1 - Yes

Details

Greater income at once

Unintended negative side effect of practice

1 - Yes

Details

Consumes time in terms of farm labor

Knowledge and skills required for practice

2 - Rather low specialised knowledge required

Labour required for practice

4 - Rather high labour required

Details

Consumes time since one needs to maintain more than one crop

Cost associated with practice

2 - Rather low costs

Details

Costs on weeding is reduced.
It is cost effective than sole cropping in one unit

Does it help restore land?

5 - Very effective

Details

The soil fertility is well preserved and its properties untouched due to reduced soil erosion.

Climate change vulnerability effects

4 - Rather effective