Field days with improved tef varieties in Debre Zeyt, Ethiopia

Photo: Zerihun Tadele
Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
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Organic cotton-based farming systems and their role in sustainable development

This FiBL report synthesizes 16 years of research from the SysCom project in India, comparing organic and conventional cotton-based farming systems. It shows that organic systems can achieve competitive yields while improving soil health, biodiversity, and farmers’ livelihoods, highlighting their potential for sustainable agricultural development in tropical smallholder contexts.

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