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Definition
Under the isolated conditions found in Andean regions such
as northern Potosî, soil fertility improvements need
to come from local sources. Biological nitrogen fixation and
erosion prevention are the two most important locally feasible
strategies for fertility improvements. Legumes, sometimes
in association with grasses, can provide both of these benefits
in the form of green manures/cover crops, live barriers, managed
fallows using forages, and greater use of legume grains in
the crop rotation. Furthermore, legume forages can improve
animal productivity, and legume grains commonly contain high
quality fat and protein for improving human nutrition and
health. As yields rise, outside sales of crops may also improve
food security.
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Green manure/legumes (Bolivia)
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