Productivity on ecological organic farms in the Tropics

This factsheet discusses some best organic practices for good yields in ecological organic systems, the role of diversity, and highlights some opportunities and challenges with selected crops in organic production. The information is based on long-term experiments and on-farm research conducted in the scope of three projects across different countries in Africa, as well as Bolivia and India.
The products are intended for use by African farmers, advisors, teachers and students.

The accompanying poster, presentation and video related to this topic are available in Organic Eprints. These knowledge products are a part of a series covering further topics, such as: the ecological organic approach, pest and disease control, soil, profitability and biodiversity. All products are available in Organic Eprints.