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Soil fertility plays a very important role in sustaining agricultural productivity and ecosystems stability. This study investigated the impact of three different land use types, namely: Natural Forest (NF), Forest Plantation (FP), and Cropland (CL) on core soil fertility indicators in Kaniki area of Ndola District, Zambia. Soil samples were collec...

Agroforestry has emerged as a fundamental strategy for sustainable land management and climate resilience, integrating trees with crops and livestock to enhance ecological and socioeconomic outcomes. This literature review examines the role of agroforestry in improving soil health, biodiversity, water management, and crop productivity while mitigat...

Conservation agriculture has been promoted by many international and local organizations to smallholder farmers in Zambia as a solution to soil degradation and low productivity problems (Ng’ombe et al., 2017) [12]. The adoption of conservation farming practices such as reduced tillage, precise digging of permanent planting basins or ripping of soil...

This study investigated the impact of sustainable agricultural practices on farm productivity, crop yield, and climate resilience among smallholder farmers across Zambia. A mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods was used to collect responses from 244 farmers. To ensure a diverse representation across ...