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<p>DFID supports a number of research programmes that assess the use of agroecology
and sustainable intensification of agriculture, such as work with the International
Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and the Sustainable Agricultural
Intensification Research and Learning in Africa. Research shows that yields improvements
are context-based and can vary significantly, according to local agroclimatic potential,
effective productivity levels and farmers’ investment capacity.</p><br /><p>DFID believes
agro ecological approaches have an important role to play in specific contexts, but
does not prescribe technical approaches centrally. DFID supports a wide range of programmes
with agro-ecological components, from soil and water conservation and land use management
to climate resilience, conservation agriculture and agroforestry. These include, for
example, The Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP), and Building
Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED). The full range
of our programmes can be found on our Development Tracker website.</p>
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