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Author or Institution as Author
Ivan B. Cuvaca
Co-authors

Dayton M. Lambert, Forbes R. Walker, Makoala Marake and Neal S. Eash

Date of publication
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1.00
Institution
University of Lesotho
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Description/Abstract

Aims: To determine differences in maize yields, optimal nitrogen (N) rates, and profitability on contrasting soil types and no-till and till management.
Study Design: Randomized block design field trials involving no-tillage and tillage practices were conducted on contrasting soil types (vertisols and inceptisols) to investigate the effect of N fertilizer rates on maize (Zea mays) grain yield.

Place and Duration of Study: Mohale’s Hoek District, Maphutseng, Lesotho over the 2012/2013

Keywords
N Fertiliser
Maize
Vertical and Inceptisol Soils
CCARDESA Category

Funding Partners

4.61M

Beneficiaries Reached

97000

Farmers Trained

3720

Number of Value Chain Actors Accessing CSA

41300

Lead Farmers Supported