Tersur T Akpensuen, Andrew D Cartmill, Simón Pérez-Márquez, Helen Sheridan, Michael R F Lee, M Jordana Rivero
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Abstract
Climate change has negatively impacted grassland productivity in Africa. Climate-smart technologies such as forage grass, legume, and herb mixtures could enhance grassland productivity and resilience, offering a sustainable solution for African pasture-based livestock systems.
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