Integrating diverse grain legumes for increased land productivity on small farms in Malawi
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Dated: July 2019
Authors: Regis Chikowo , Sieg Snapp
Case study of a trial of 'doubled-up legume technology' conducted with smallholder farmers in Malawi. Produced by Michigan State University.
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