Effects of integrated water and nutrient management technologies on crop and labour productivity in Semi-arid Zimbabwe. Dhliwayo
1. By Dhliwayo D. 1 , Chikwari E. 1 , Mhaka L. 1 , I Nyagumbo 2 and Lee Heng 3 . 1 Chemistry & Soil Research Institute, Dept. of Research and Specialist Services, Harare, Zimbabwe 2 CIMMYT, Zimbabwe 3 IAEA, Vienna IAEA DR&SS
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14. Figure 1a: Effects of integrating soil moisture and nutrient management techniques on soil profile moisture storage, Domboshawa (Lsd - 16.96) (2009-2010 ). Note: Con – conventional tillage, CA – conservation farming basins, RP – rip and pot holing, TR – post planting tied ridging Figure 1b: Effects of integrating soil moisture and nutrient management techniques on soil profile moisture storage, Kadoma (Lsd – 13.98) (2009-2010 ).
15. Figure 2a. Maize grain yield from integrated tillage systems with soil fertility management options (Kadoma – 20009/10) ( l.s.d = 0.8485) Figure 2b. soya bean grain yield from integrated tillage systems with soil fertility management options (Kadoma – 20009/10) l.s.d = 0.3607 ) Note: CT – conventional tillage, CA – conservation farming basins, RP – rip and pot holing, TR – post planting tied ridging
16. Fig. 3. Effects of the integrating water and nutrient management techniques . Domboshawa site ( 2009 – 2010 season). Note: CT- conventional, CFB conservational agriculture, TR- Post planting tied ridging .
17. Figure 4a. Maize grain yield from integrated tillage systems with soil fertility management options (Kadoma – 2010/11) ( l.s.d = 1.166 ) Figure 4b. Soya bean grain yield from integrated tillage systems with soil fertility management options (Kadoma – 2010/11) ( l.s.d = 0.3431 ) Note: CT – conventional tillage, CA – conservation farming basins, RP – rip and pot holing, TR – post planting tied ridging