Fertility of Soils: A Future for Farming in the West African Savannah

Pieri, Christian J.M.G.; Gething, P.

Can a continuous growth of agriculture be achieved in the sub-Sahara region without inducing irreversible damage to the ecosystem? Until now, doubts have been expressed as to the actual capacity of the soils to sustain a desirable increase of production which can match the requirements of a fast-growing population. Thirty years of investigation and a renewed comprehensive interpretation of research data on soil fertility show that a sustainable agriculture growth could be a practical possibility in a savannah region.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-12-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642843228

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-84320-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 348