Enhancing climate resilience in the farming systems with crop diversification in Zambia – Farmer participatory field trials for demonstration of good practices and co-learning

This brief aims to promote in a holistic way crop diversification with improved varieties in Zambia, to leverage investments by the private sector. Because of the diverse functions and market conditions of different crops, crop diversification is often considered a risk management strategy for smallholders. Diversification strategies differ in their effects on farmers’ welfare and resilience, and in the factors that influence their adoption.