Intercropping maize with legumes improves soil fertility and provides a rapid source of income for smallholders. Red cowpea, known locally as “lojy zazamena”, is the most widely used legume, but there are also other varieties of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) that adapt well to the region's environmental conditions.

Creation:

2022-10-24 15:26

Updated:

2024-04-12 16:13

Compiler:

Harifidy RAKOTO RATSIMBA

Editors:

Ahmadou Gaye, Dimby RAHERINJATOVOARISON, Felana Nantenaina RAMALASON, Natacha Rabeary, Siagbé Golli, Tabitha Nekesa, Tahiry Ravivonandrasana

Reviewers:

Rima Mekdaschi Studer, William Critchley