paratextJournal of Soil Science and Environmental ManagementApr 28, 2026DIAMOND OA

Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management

NJNoel Jekemu Thembachako Angstone MLANGENIJTJekemu Thembachako Angstone

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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A study was conducted to assess smallholder farmers' perceptions and degree of adoption of Tithonia diversifolia chimato compost among the smallholder farmers in Ming'ongo Extension Planning Areas in Lilongwe.Primary data regarding smallholder farmers' knowledge, perception and adoptions levels on making and using T. diversifolia chimato compost were collected through a questionnaire interview with household heads and their spouses.Descriptive and inferential statistics as well as regression analysis were used to analyse the data.Results indicated that 87% of the smallholder farmers have limited knowledge of T. diversifolia potential in improving soil fertility whereas 92% lacked knowledge of recommended…

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  • Environmental planning
  • Environmental science
  • Environmental resource management
  • Medical education
  • Medicine
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