Intercropping of maize, sweet potatoes and cassavas.

Intercropping of maize, sweet potatoes and cassavas.

Eunice Adhiambo

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Donde se realiza

1 - En la granja

Descripción resumida de la práctica agroecológica

Increasing productivity and profitability by intercropping maize and sweet potatoes.

Tipo de práctica agroecológica

cover cropping
Weed management

¿Por qué usas y qué esperas de esta práctica?

The practice increases the maize yields, increases income generation , nutrition and secures the family food security.
Intercropping suppresses the weeds through the allelopathic interactions which are detrimental to the growth of weeds.

Sustitución de menos alternativa ecológica

1 - Sí