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dc.contributor.authorDuindam, J.W.
dc.contributor.authorHauser, S.
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-04T11:10:33Z
dc.date.available2019-12-04T11:10:33Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.identifier.citationDuindam, J.W. & Hauser, S. (2011). Prioritizing research efforts to increase on-farm income generation: the case of cassava-based farmers in peri-urban Southern Cameroon. In A. Bationo, B. Waswa, J.M. Okeyo, F. Maina and J.M. Kihara (Eds.) Innovations as key to the green revolution in Africa (p. 913-919). Dordrecht: Springer.
dc.identifier.isbn978-90-481-2541-8
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/2187
dc.description.abstractThe extent to which agricultural technologies have had an impact in the humid forest zone remains questionable as adoption levels have been low. The technologies developed emphasized on maintaining soil fertility and crop yields in short fallow systems. This chapter defines the problems and opportunities of commercialization of cassava (Manihot esculenta) production in the forest margins of peri-urban Cameroon. Cassava is the chief subsistence staple and mainly produced extensively in traditional mixed food crop fields in a short fallow rotation. The fallow period is mostly around 2-4 years with natural regrowth typically dominated by Chromolaena odorata (Ngobo et aI., 2004). The urban demand for cassava products is currently higher than the supply which improves cassava income generation potential and justifies the development of more commercially orientated fields. Yet intensification levels are low and yields are generally far below the potential attainable. Observed production increments have been mainly based on increased cassava growing area. Data from farmer interviews and group discussions in three villages in peri-urban Yaounde indicate that technologies for sustainable intensification of cassava production should target both pre- and post-harvest activities. They should focus on reduced labour requirements and pest and disease management. The technology proposed therefore re-emphasizes on returns to labour as a parameter of success and includes the involvement of farmers in technology testing. A commercial cassava field with a rotational Pueraria fallow system is discussed as a basic design. To ensure appropriateness and subsequently a higher adoption potential and hence higher impact, the system has built-in flexibility for further on-farm adaptations.
dc.description.sponsorshipDirectorate-General for International Cooperation, the Netherlands
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.subjectCassava
dc.subjectImpact Assessment
dc.subjectLabour Saving
dc.subjectTechnology
dc.titlePrioritizing research efforts to increase onfarm income generation: the case of cassavabased farmers in periurban Southern Cameroon
dc.typeBook Chapter
dc.description.versionPeer Review
cg.contributor.crpIntegrated Systems for the Humid Tropics
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.coverage.regionAfrica
cg.coverage.regionCentral Africa
cg.coverage.countryCameroon
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR single centre
cg.iitasubjectCassava
cg.howpublishedFormally Published
cg.accessibilitystatusLimited Access
local.dspaceid90918
cg.targetaudienceScientists
cg.identifier.doihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2_91


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