Soy-Maize Crop Rotations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review

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The outcomes for harvested soy at the household level. Soybean that is harvested can be used as (i) a direct food source for the household, increasing dietary diversity; (ii) a high-quality residue for livestock, improving animal nutrition and manure quality; (iii) seed for future seasons; (iv) a source of additional income when remaining soybean crop is sold at market. These outcomes help to improve the agronomic performance of the household’s agricultural operation, while also improving the nutritional status and economic livelihood of households in sub-Saharan Africa.