- T1: Check plot
Traditional farmers practice using the hand hoe.
row intercropping: maize only
crop residue management exposure: residues removed
planting process: ridge and furrow
- T2: Basin (BA)
row intercropping: maize only
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: basin planting
- T3: Dibble stick (DiS)
row intercropping: maize only
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: direct seeding
- T4: Crop rotation (DiS-MC)
row intercropping: maize cowpea rotation
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: direct seeding
- T5: Maize intercropping (DiS-M+Pp)
row intercropping: maize with pigeon pea intercropping
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: direct seeding
- T6: Maize intercropping (DiS-M+C)
row intercropping: maize with cowpea intercropping
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: direct seeding
- T7: Maize intercropping (DiS-M+Mp)
row intercropping: maize with velvet bean intercropping
crop residue management exposure: residues retained
planting process: direct seeding