Measuring soil loss in different land-use systems on an Oxic Paleustalf in Lusitu, Zambia

Authors

  • V.R.N. Chinene University of Zambia, P. 0. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia
  • D. Mbewe University of Zambia, P. 0. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia
  • D. Lungu University of Zambia, P. 0. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia

Keywords:

Soil loss, Land use, Zambia

Abstract

Soil loss was measured using the runoff plot technique in five cropping systems and a bare plot. Considerable variation in soil loss was apparent between different cropping systems. In the bare plot more than 12 t soil ha-1 was lost. In millet and its intercrops soil loss was nearly 50% lower than in the bare plot. Millet produced higher yields when intercropped with bambara groundnuts and cowpeas. Similarly, bambara groundnuts and cowpeas produced higher yields when intercropped with millet.

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Research Papers