Adoption of non-labor agricultural inputs remains low among small-scale farmers in many
low-income countries. Accurate measurement of the quality of these inputs and quantities …

Linked climate and crop simulation models are widely used to assess the impact of climate
change on agriculture. However, it is unclear how ensemble configurations (model …

Robust crop yield projections under future climates are fundamental prerequisites for
reliable policy formation. Both process-based crop models and statistical models are …

Often available for use, previously developed land, which includes residential and
commercial/industrial areas, presents a significant challenge due to the risk to human …

Abstract Maize demand in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase 2.3 times during the
next 30 years driven by demographic and dietary changes. Over the past two decades, the …

We examine the relationship between soil heterogeneity and investment in learning among
farmers in Malawi using an experimental approach. Soil heterogeneity may both impede …

Transformation of carbon dioxide and nitrate ions into urea offers an attractive route for both
nitrogen fertilizer production and environmental remediation. However, achieving this …

We examine the process of recycling the phosphorus that naturally occurs in animal bones,
compare the cost of recycled phosphorus to that of conventional phosphorus fertilizer, and …

Farmer misperceptions of plot size can potentially lead to greater than intended levels of
fertilizer use, which can increase the threat of soil fertility decline and non responsiveness of …

If Malawi's fertilizer subsidy program aims to increase food security in the country, it should
strive to target the most productive farmers. Subsidy levels can be set to self-target this group …