Sahel farmers do better when they combine innovations rather than using them one by one

Smallholder farmers in west Africa’s Sahel face a harsh and worsening climate. Rainfall is erratic, temperatures are rising, soils are degrading, and droughts have become more frequent.

In Mali and Niger millions of rural households rely on rain-fed farming. These stresses pose a threat to food security and livelihoods.

As agricultural economists we conduct research on how climate-smart interventions affect farmers’ crop revenue and income. Our

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