Mixed farming

Mixed farming

Sulman Akoko

Visits 201

General performance

5 - Very effective

Details

I have experienced positive changes through the practice. My household is able to access a balanced diet, (milk, meat, vegetables, legumes, maize, millet, )

My livestock's health is also well taken care of

Unintended positive side effects of practice

3 - I am not sure

Details

All changes were expected

Unintended negative side effect of practice

1 - Yes

Details

Consumes time due to a lot of activities involved

Knowledge and skills required for practice

3 - Specialised knowledge required neither high nor low

Labour required for practice

4 - Rather high labour required

Details

There is variety of activities involved

Cost associated with practice

4 - Rather high costs

Does it help restore land?

5 - Very effective

Details

It improves soil fertility

Climate change vulnerability effects

5 - Very effective

Details

1. It leads to a more efficient use of natural resources.
2. It increases livelihood resilience

Time requirements

3 - Works neither rapidly nor slowly