ABSTRACT
Land degradation is a social, economic, political, and technical problem requiring multi-and inter-disciplinary solutions. Previous chapters in this book demonstrate that by focusing on soil loss rather than soil quality, crossslope soil conservation technologies are unlikely to contribute to increased production. Understandably, farmers consider such technologies largely irrelevant. A new approach is needed, which aspires to introduce land management changes that improve soil quality while simultaneously meeting the farmers’ needs. Despite the numerous constraints to better land management, farmers can improve soil quality via the use of conservationeffective and productivity-enhancing technologies. An approach best articulated by better land husbandry.
