Participatory approaches to diversification and intensification of crop production on smallholder farms in Malawi.

Crop production by smallholder farmers in Malawi is characterized by cultivation of maize on a large share of the agricultural land with limited nutrient input. There is need for productive farming systems that are better adapted to a changing climate, and that produce more diverse food to achieve both food and nutrition security. The aim of this thesis was to explore options for sustainable intensification and diversification of maize-based farming systems in central Malawi with legumes and sweet potato...