This chapter aims to contribute to fill the conservation agriculture (CA) knowledge gap through the search of a comprehensive answer to the following questions: is CA a promising alternative to ensure the sustainability of farms in W and Central Africa (WCA)? What are the evidence, knowledge gaps and prospects for CA in WCA? The methodology used is based mainly on literature review, lessons and preliminary results of several past and ongoing CA operations in which the authors have been involved in WCA. The chapter is organized into four main sections: history and overview of CA in WCA; available knowledge on CA in WCA; adoption of CA in WCA; conclusion and prospects. The review mostly focuses on the situation where CA actually has been implemented.
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