Optimizing Rainwater Utilization in Maize Production Through Forage Legume Intercropping Strategies

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Published on December 2025

byInternational Livestock Research Institute

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Bezabih, M., Adie, A., Gebreyes, M., Demise, T. and Mekonnen, K. 2025. Optimizing Rainwater Utilization in Maize Production Through Forage Legume Intercropping Strategies. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

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Bezabih, Melkamu

farming systems
food security
livestock
forages
legumes

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Optimizing Rainwater Utilization in Maize Production Through Forage Legume Intercropping Strategies

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