Enhancing Maize Productivity With Infield Rainwater Harvesting Techniques and Cattle Manure in Semi-Arid Areas of Zimbabwe
Andrew Tapiwa KUGEDERA,
Ponesai MUTERO,
Letticia Kudzai KOKERAI
Abstract:Soil fertility and moisture management can be sustainable ways to improve crop production in low rainfall areas. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of infield rainwater harvesting and cattle manure on maize yield, rainwater use efficiency, agronomic efficiency, and the value–cost ratio. The experiment used a split plot design with three in situ rainwater harvesting (IRWH) techniques (planting pits, infiltration pits, and conventional tillage (as a control)) as the main treatment factor and cattl… Show more
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