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    Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review

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    Date
    2017-03-15
    Author
    Smith, A.
    Snapp, Sieglinde S.
    Chikowo, Regis
    Thorne, Peter J.
    Bekunda, Mateete A.
    Glover, Jerry
    Type
    Journal Article
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Sustainable intensification (SI) is at the forefront of food security discussions as a means to meet the growing demand for agricultural production while conserving land and other resources. A broader definition of SI is emerging that takes into account the human condition, nutrition and social equity. Next steps require identification of indicators and associated metrics, to track progress, assess tradeoffs and identify synergies. Through a systematic, qualitative review of the literature we identified SI indicators, with a primary focus on African smallholder farming systems. We assessed indicators and metrics for which there is consensus, and those that remain contested. We conclude that, while numerous metrics for evaluating SI systems exist, many often-cited indicators lack strong sets of associated metrics.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2016.11.002
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/1450
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    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2016.11.002
    IITA Subjects
    Integrated Soil Fertility Management; Smallholder Farmers; Soil Fertility
    Agrovoc Terms
    Sustainability; Indicators; Agricultural Development; Food Security; Food Security; Smallholders
    Regions
    Africa South Of Sahara
    Journals
    Global Food Security
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