Sustain Sahel - Synergistic use and protection of natural resources for rural livelihoods through systematic integration of crops, shrubs and livestock in the Sahel

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Published September 16, 2025 | Version v1
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Increasing yields by using intercropping, pruning, and mulching with Piliostigma shrubs

Creators

  • 1. ROR icon University of Hohenheim
  • 2. Hospital Distrital da Figueira da Foz

Description

This poster, produced in collaboration with scientists and farmers, aims to facilitate discussions with farmers about the benefits of pruning and mulching local shrubs intercropped with sorghum to increase crop yields in the Sahel. The research findings, highlight how adding organic matter can improve soil fertility and moisture retention, leading to enhanced productivity compared to fields without organic inputs.

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Intercropping-and-mulching-with-Guiera-and-Piliostigma_English.pdf

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Additional details

Funding

European Commission
SustainSAHEL - SYNERGISTIC USE AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR RURAL LIVELIHOODS THROUGH SYSTEMATIC INTEGRATION OF CROPS, SHRUBS AND LIVESTOCK IN THE SAHEL 861974