How agroecology can help improve the wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Tanzania


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A study conducted in Tanzania shows the positive impact of agroecological practices on the professional life and wellbeing of farmers. Photo: AFP

A study conducted in Tanzania reflects the positive impact of agroecological practices on the professional life and wellbeing of farmers.

A team of researchers from Britain's Newcastle University conducted 467 household surveys in rural Tanzania (East Africa) and found that most smallholders applied at least one agroecological practice on their farms.

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