Farm investment decisions are often guided by assumptions rather than evidence, especially in contexts where data are limited or unreliable. […]
Using Evidence, Not Assumptions, to Evaluate Farm Investments
Agricultural research has generated a wide range of technologies that demonstrably improve yields, resource efficiency, and environmental outcomes under experimental
Why Proven Agricultural Technologies Often See Low Adoption Rates
In agricultural research and extension messaging, yield improvement is often presented as the primary indicator of success. Higher yields are
Why Yield Gains Do Not Always Translate to Higher Farmer Profits
Agricultural “best practices” are typically developed under controlled research station conditions and promoted as universally applicable solutions. These practices often
Why “Best Practices” Often Fail Outside Research Stations
Crop diversification is widely promoted as a strategy to improve resilience, stabilize yields, and enhance farm sustainability. By growing multiple
Crop Diversification: Evidence, Trade-Offs, and Practical Limits
Yield gaps are commonly used to describe the difference between actual farm yields and the yields considered achievable under optimal
Understanding Yield Gaps: Are Farmers Underperforming or Are Systems Constrained?
Input-intensive farming systems are often promoted as a pathway to rapid productivity gains, particularly through increased use of improved seeds,
The Limits of Input-Intensive Farming in Low-Resource Systems
Efforts to increase crop yields often focus on introducing improved seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, or mechanization. These interventions are frequently promoted
Why Many Yield Interventions Fail When Soil Constraints Are Ignored
Soil carbon is often discussed in the context of climate change mitigation, carbon markets, and global environmental policy. While these
Soil Carbon: Why It Matters for Productivity, Not Just Climate Policy
Rainfall is often used as a simple benchmark to explain crop success or failure, particularly in rain-fed agricultural systems. Seasonal
Why Rainfall Amount Alone Is a Poor Indicator of Crop Performance
