Isaiah Nyagumbo

Scientist skilled in leading research projects and driving innovative solutions. Deep expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability, critical thinking, and reliability in dynamic environments. Proficient with molecular biology techniques, statistical software, and project management tools.

• Citizenship: Zimbabwean
• Title: Senior Scientist: Regional Cropping Systems Agronomist
• Date of Birth: 24 November 1965
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Zimbabwean
• Marital Status: Married
• ID Type: National Registration
• ID Number: 75-089164-F-42

• Animal Traction Network of Southern Africa (ATNESA)
• Zimbabwe Society of Agricultural Engineers
• African Conservation Tillage Network, Southern Africa
• African Soil Biology and Fertility Network (AFNET)

1. Consultant: Review of CA in Zimbabwe: Tasked to review CA in Zimbabwe by FAO, DFID and GRM consortium (May-June 2010).

2. Consultant: COMESA Zimbabwe stock taking study (Jan-March 2010). Tasked to review and stock take CA in Zimbabwe for scaling out purposes.

3. Consultant: Conservation Agriculture training course conducted for two days for International Organization of Migration (IOM). August 2009

4. Consultant. Review of the Union Project Conservation Agriculture project, EU funded project managed by FAO. July 2009

5. Consultant (Team Leader): An external evaluation of the DAPP Farmers Clubs EU funded project. Development Aid from People to People. June 2009.

6. Consultant: Activities and Programmes of Major Agencies in Respect of Food and Seed security in Zimbabwe and the SADC region: A literature review for the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. March –April 2009. A study conducted in collaboration with Great Minds Pvt. Ltd.

7. Consultant: An evaluation of the Dabane Trust Programmes 2006-2009. November 2008 – Jan 2009.

8. Resource Person :

9. Course Coordinator : SADC-Land &Water Management Research Programme Regional Training Short Course (2wks): Water Conservation and Harvesting Technologies for Degreed officers. October 2008, Zimbabwe.

10. Facilitator: Water Conservation and Harvesting Technologies for Smallholder farmers in the Limpopo Basin. Training Course conducted for field officers for CPWF PN1. 26-30 September 2006.

11. An appraisal of policies and institutional frameworks impacting on agricultural water management in Zimbabwe. by I.Nyagumbo and J. Rurinda. IMAWESA Study: Improving Management of Agricultural Water in Eastern and Southern Africa. Draft completed for publication by IFAD June-September 2006.

12. Regional Consultant: SADC Land & Water Management Programme : Appraisal of formal courses offered by tertiary institutions in 10 SADC countries in Land & Water Management. Associate Consultant for PriceWaterHouse Coopers. July-October 2005.

13. A review of conservation agriculture technology research in Zimbabwe. Study conducted for CIMMYTT- BMZ Conservation Agriculture Project April 2005

14. A review of opportunities and constraints in soil fertility and water management technologies in semi-arid Zimbabwe. IDRC–ICRISAT Study pursued March 2005- April 2005.

15. A review of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technology Generation and Dissemination Approaches: Study funded by the Rockefeller Foundation towards the Soil Fertility Consortium of Eastern and Southern Africa: Team Leader for the Zimbabwe Synthesis Group November 2004- March 2005

16. Facilitator: ICRAF Regional workshop: ICRAF SADC FIRCOP Workshop|: Scaling up tree fodder banks in the smallholder dairy systems of Southern Africa: 14-15 September 2004.

17. Co-facilitator: African Conservation Tillage Planning workshop.11-13 November 2003.

18. Farmer Workshop Facilitation: VECO Cluster Technology Exchange Workshop. 29-31 October 2003.Murehwa Training Centre

19. CA equipment for small-scale farmers in southern and eastern Africa. Consultancy written for South Africa FAO TCP project workshop, University of Fort Hare, 16-17 July 2003.

20. nt authorship : Mapfumo, P, Chuma, E, Nyagumbo, I and Mtambanengwe, F.

21. Manual on Integrated Soil, Water and Nutrient Management. written in collaboration with FAO, ICRISAT and Agricultural Research and Extension Department, Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Zimbabwe. February 2003.

22. nt authorship : Mapfumo, P, Chuma, E, Nyagumbo, I and Mtambanengwe, F.

23. Curricula on Integrated Soil, Water and Nutrient Management. written in collaboration with FAO, ICRISAT and Agricultural Research and Extension Department, Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Zimbabwe. July 2002

24. A Review of Sorghum and Pearl Millet-based Production Systems in Semi-Arid Regions of Zimbabwe. SADC/ICRISAT Sorghum and Millet Improvement Programme (SMIP), PO Box 776, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). 72 pp (Limited distribution). Joint authorship: Chuma, E, Nyagumbo, I. and Mvumi, B. September 2001

25. Water and Soil Conservation with drought in mind. Farmer self-study material on water harvesting and soil conservation developed under contract with the Swedish Co-operative Centre and Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union. ISBN: 0-7974-2057-6. Swedish Co-operative Centre, 1999. Joint authorship: Nyagumbo, I and Mugabe, F.T.

26. An evaluation of soil & water conservation options for semi-arid micro-catchments. A study carried out for the Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Zimbabwe. September 1999.

27. An evaluation of the Buhera Environmental Rehabilitation Project for Zimbabwe Freedom From Hunger Campaign. March 1999.

28. Baseline Survey of Bulilima-mangwe district Wards 1-4. A baseline study carried out for the Water and Sanitation Project of the Zimbabwe Freedom From Hunger Campaign. January 1999.

29. Invited as a resource person by the Government of Namibia, Ministry of Agriculture for a presentation on Conservation Tillage to an International workshop in October 1998.

30. Synthesis of workshop proceedings for the GTZ supported International workshop on Conservation Tillage in June 1998. GTZ/ FAO/FARMESA

31. Development of reference material on conservation tillage for publication on INTERNET with FARMESA an NGO supported by FAO in July 1998. www.farmesa.co.zw

32. Environmental study of Borehole sites in Buhera district. February 1998. Study carried out for the NGO Zimbabwe Freedom From Hunger Campaign.

33. “Conservation tillage technology options for small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe”. December 1997. Project done for a joint IRDEP and Institute of environmental studies (IES) reference manual.

34. Annual Resource person for (LEAD) Leadership for Environmental Development Programme (Cohort programme) since 1996

35. Soils of Karimba Estate: A study carried out on a commercial farm in Marondera to assess production potential in 1995 .jointly authored: J. Nyamangara, Nyagumbo, I. and J. Muzezewa.

Nyagumbo, I., Nyamayevu, D., Silva, J.V., 2025. Food   and nutrition security merits of intercropping maize, sorghum and millet with   legumes on small farms in Southern Africa. Food Secur.   https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-025-01556-2

Thierfelder, C., Mhlanga,   B., Nyagumbo, I., Kalala, K., Simutowe, E., Chiduwa, M., MacLaren, C.,   Silva, J.V., Ngoma, H., 2024. Two crops are better than one for nutritional   and economic outcomes of Zambian smallholder farms, but require more labour.   Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 361, 108819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108819.

Nyamayevu, D.,  Nyagumbo, I., Liang, W., Li, R., Silva, J.V., 2024. Grain and nutritional   yield merits of sustainable intensification through maize-legume rotations in   land constrained smallholder farms of Malawi. Field Crops Res. 318, 109565.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109565

Nyagumbo, I., Nyamayevu, D., Chipindu, L., Siyeni, D.,   Dias, D., Silva, J.V., 2024. Potential contribution of agronomic practices   and conservation agriculture towards narrowing smallholders’ yield gaps in   Southern Africa: lessons from the field. Exp. Agric. 60, e10.   https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479724000012

Mwila, M., Silva, J.V.,   Kalala, K., Simutowe, E., Ngoma, H., Nyagumbo, I., Mataa, M.,   Thierfelder, C., 2024. Do rotations and intercrops matter? Opportunities for   intensification and diversification of maize-based cropping systems in   Zambia. Field Crops Res. 314, 109436.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109436

Baudron, F., Cairns, J.E.,   Haefele, S.M., Hassall, K.L., Ndhlela, T., Nyagumbo, I.,   Manzeke-Kangara, M.G., Joy, E.J., 2024. Projecting the Contribution of   Provitamin A Maize Biofortification and Other Nutrition Interventions to the   Nutritional Adequacy and Cost of Diets in Rural Zimbabwe. J. Nutr.   S0022316624001780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.04.009

Silva, J. V., Baudron, F.,   Ngoma, H., Nyagumbo, I., Simutowe, E., Kalala, K., Habeenzu, M.,   Mphatso, M., & Thierfelder, C. (2023). Narrowing maize yield gaps across   smallholder farming systems in Zambia: what interventions, where, and for   whom? Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 43(2), 26.   https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-023-00872-1

Mupangwa, W., Makanza, R., Chipindu, L., Moeletsi, M.,   Mkuhlani, S., Liben, F., Nyagumbo, I., & Mutenje, M. (2021). Temporal   rainfall trend analysis in different agro-ecological regions of southern   africa. Water SA, 47(4), 466–479. https://doi.org/10.17159/WSA/2021.V47.I4.3844

Cairns, J. E., Baudron,   F., Hassall, K. L., Ndhlela, T., Nyagumbo, I., McGrath, S. P., &   Haefele, S. M. (2022). Revisiting strategies to incorporate   gender-responsiveness into maize breeding in southern Africa. Outlook on   Agriculture, 51(2), 178–186.   https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270211045410

Mkuhlani, S., Mupangwa,   W., Macleod, N., Gwiriri, L., Nyagumbo, I., Manyawu, G., Chigede, N.,   2020. Crop-livestock integration in smallholder farming systems of Goromonzi   and Murehwa, Zimbabwe. Renew. Agric. Food Syst. 35.   https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742170518000558

Mutsamba, E.F., Nyagumbo, I., Mupangwa, W., 2019.   Forage and maize yields in mixed crop-livestock farming systems Enhancing   forage and maize yields in mixed crop-livestock systems under conservation   agriculture in sub-humid Zimbabwe. NJAS - Wageningen J. Life Sci. 100317.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.njas.2019.100317

Mupangwa, W. Nyagumbo,   I., Mutsamba, E.M., Mhlanga, B., Mataruse, J. (2018). Maize responses to   reduced tillage, different plant residue mulch and nitrogen fertiliser on   granitic sandy soils of Zimbabwe. South African Journal of Plant and Soil   2018: 1–10.

Mupangwa   W, Thierfelder C, Cheesman S, Nyagumbo I, Muoni T, Mhlanga B, Mwila M, Sida   TS, Ngwira A (2019). Effects of maize residue and mineral nitrogen   applications on maize yield in conservation agriculture-based cropping   systems of Southern Africa. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems 1–14.   https://doi.org/10.1017/ S174217051900005X.

Madamombe, S.M, Nyagumbo, I. Brighton M. Mvumi, Philip   Nyamugafata, Menas Wuta, Cleopas C. Chinheya. 2017. Nematode Management in   Rain-fed smallholder maize production systems under conservation agriculture   in Zimbabwe . Experimental Agriculture, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479717000163.

Mutenje, M.J., Farnworth,   C.R., Stirling, C., Thierfelder, C., Mupangwa, W., Nyagumbo, I., 2019.   A cost-benefit analysis of climate-smart agriculture options in Southern   Africa: Balancing gender and technology. Ecol. Econ. 163, 126–137.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.05.013

Mupangwa, W., Nyagumbo,   I., Liben, F., Chipindu, L., Craufurd, P., Mkuhlani, S., 2021. Maize   yields from rotation and intercropping systems with different legumes under   conservation agriculture in contrasting agro-ecologies. Agric. Ecosyst.   Environ. 306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2020.107170

Nyagumbo, I., Mupangwa, W., Chipindu, L., Rusinamhodzi,   L., Craufurd, P., 2020. A regional synthesis of seven-year maize yield   responses to conservation agriculture technologies in Eastern and Southern   Africa. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 295, 106898. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2020.106898.

Nyagumbo, I., Mutenje, M., Ghimire, S.R., Bloem, E.,   2020. Cereal-Legume Intercropping and Rotations in Eastern and Southern   Africa Farmer’s Manual 27. CIMMYT

Nyagumbo, I., Mutenje, M., Setimela, P., Chipindu, L.,   Chisaka, A., Simwaka, P., Mwale, B., Ngwira, A., Mupangwa, W., 2021.   Evaluating the merits of climate smart technologies under smallholder   agriculture in Malawi. Soil Use Manag. 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12715

Nyagumbo I., Mupangwa W., Rusinamhodzi L.,   Craufurd P. 2021. Conservation agriculture as a determinant of sustainable   intensification. In book: Sustainable Intensification of Maize-Legume Systems   for Food Security in Eastern & Southern Africa: Lessons Learnt.   https://aciar.gov.au/publication/simlesa_lessons_and_way_forward

Setimela P., Nyagumbo I.,   Mupangwa W., Mutenje M. 2021. Enhancing climate resilience using   stress tolerant maize and conservation agriculture in Southern Africa. CABI.

Mkuhlani S., Mupangwa W., Nyagumbo   I. 2019. Maize yields in varying rainfall regimes and cropping systems   across southern Africa: A Modelling Assessment. In: Leal Filho W. (ed.).   Climate Change Management. httpp://www.springer.com/series/8740.

Sandra M. Madamombe, Isaiah Nyagumbo, Brighton M.   Mvumi, Philip Nyamugafata, Menas Wuta, Cleopas C. Chinheya. 2017.    Nematode Management in Rain-fed smallholder maize production systems   under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe . Experimental Agriculture, 2017,   https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479717000163.

Nyagumbo, I., Mkuhlani, S., Mupangwa, W., Rodriguez, D.   (2017). Planting date and yield benefits from conservation agriculture   practices across Southern Africa. Agricultural Systems 150, 21-33. January   2017.

Thierfelder, C.,   Matemba-Mutasa, R., Bunderson, W.T., Mutenje, M., Nyagumbo, I.,   Mupangwa, W., 2016. Evaluating manual conservation agriculture systems in   southern Africa. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 222, 112–124.   doi:10.1016/j.agee.2016.02.009

Mutsamba, E.F., Nyagumbo,   I., Mafongoya, P., 2016. Termite prevalence and crop lodging under   conservation agriculture in sub-humid Zimbabwe. Crop Prot. 82, 60–64.   doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2016.01.004

Mupangwa, W., Mutenje, M.,   Thierfelder, C., Nyagumbo, I., 2016. Are conservation agriculture (CA)   systems productive and profitable options for smallholder farmers in   different agro-ecoregions of Zimbabwe? doi:10.1017/S1742170516000041

Nyakudya, I.W.,   Stroosnijder, L., Nyagumbo, I., 2014. Infiltration and planting pits   for improved water management and maize yield in semi-arid Zimbabwe. Agric.   Water Manag. 141, 30–46. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2014.04.010

Ndah, H.T., Schuler, J.,   Uthes, S., Zander, P., Traore, K., Gama, M., Nyagumbo, I., Triomphe,   B., 2013. Adoption Potential of Conservation Agriculture Practices in   Sub-Saharan Africa: Results from Five Case Studies. Environ. Manage. DOI   10.100.

Corbeels, M., de Graaff,   J., Ndah, T.H., Penot, E., Baudron, F., Naudin, K., Andrieu, N., Chirat, G.,   Schuler, J., Nyagumbo, I., Rusinamhodzi, L., Traore, K., Mzoba, H.D.,   Adolwa, I.S., 2014. Understanding the impact and adoption of conservation   agriculture in Africa: A multi-scale analysis. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 187,   155–170. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2013.10.011

Nyakudya, I.W.,  Stroosnijder, L., Nyagumbo, I.   2014. Infiltration and planting pits for improved   water management and maize yield in semi-arid Zimbabwe  Jul 2014 · Agricultural Water   Management

Nhantumbo, N, Dias, D, Mortlock, M., Nyagumbo, I, Dimes, J,  Rodriguez, D. (2014). Best-fit residue allocation: A gate for legume intensification in   nitrogen constrained cropping systems of Central Mozambique. Conference Paper    1stAfrican Conservation Agriculture   Congress, Lusaka, Zambia March 2014

Baudron, F., Thierfelder,   C., Nyagumbo, I., Gérard, B., (2015). Where to Target   Conservation Agriculture for African Smallholders? How to Overcome Challenges   Associated with its Implementation? Experience from Eastern and Southern   Africa. Environments 2, 338–357. doi:10.3390/environments2030338

Wall, P. C., Thierfelder,   C., Ngwira, A. M., Govaerts, B., Nyagumbo, I., and Baudron, F. (2014).   Conservation Agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa. In “Conservation   Agriculture: Global Prospects and Challenges.” (R. A. Jat and J. Graziano   de Silva, eds.). pp. 263-292. CABI: ISBN-13: 9781780642598. Cambridge USA.

Corbeels, M., de Graaff,   J., Ndah, T.H., Penot, E., Baudron, F., Naudin, K., Andrieu, N., Chirat, G.,   Schuler, J., Nyagumbo, I., Rusinamhodzi, L., Traore, K., Mzoba, H.D.,   Adolwa, I.S., 2014. Understanding the impact and adoption of conservation   agriculture in Africa: A multi-scale analysis. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 187,   155–170.

Thierfelder, C.,   Rusinamhodzi, L., Ngwira, A. M., Mupangwa, W. T., Nyagumbo, I.,   Kassie, G. T., and Cairns, J. E. (2013). Conservation agriculture in southern   Africa: advances in knowledge. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems  accepted, upcoming, RAFS-D-13-00097R1. 19 Dec 2013.

Nyagumbo, I., Mkuhlani, S., Mupangwa, W., Dimes, J., and   Rodriguez, D. (2013). Understanding timeliness and crop yield merits of   conservation agriculture technologies towards sustainable intensification in   two contrasting agro-ecologies of Zimbabwe In “4th International Symposium   for Farming Systems Design” (F. Chen and W. Gao, eds.), pp. 123-125.   19-22 August 2013, Gansu Science and Technology Press; Gansu Feitian   Electronic audio-visual publishing house Co. Ltd, Lanzhou, China.

Ndah, H. T., Schuler, J.,   Uthes, S., Zander, P., Traore, K., Gama, M., Nyagumbo, I., and   Triomphe, B. (2013). Adoption Potential of Conservation Agriculture Practices   in Sub-Saharan Africa: Results from Five Case Studies. Environmental   Management DOI 10.1007/s00267-013-0215-5. 27 November 2013.

Mutema, M., Mafongoya, P.   L., Nyagumbo, I., and Chakukura, L. (2013). Effects of crop residues   and reduced tillage on macrofauna abundance. Journal of Organic Systems  8, 1, 5-16.

Mkuhlani, S., Nyagumbo,   I., and Mupangwa, W. Susceptibility Of Conservation Agriculture Based   Cropping Systems To Rainfall Variability: Implications For Sustainable   Intensification of Agriculture In Zimbabwe. In “4th International   Symposium for Farming Systems Design” (F. Chen and W. Gao, eds.), pp.   157-159. 19-22 August 2013, Gansu Science and Technology Press; Gansu Feitian   Electronic audio-visual publishing house Co. Ltd, Lanzhou, China.

Marongwe, L. S., Nyagumbo,   I., Kwazira, K., Kassam, A., and Friedrich, T. (2012). “Conservation   Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Intensification: A Zimbabwe Case Study,”   PLANT PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION DIVISION FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF   THE UNITED NATIONS; Rome, 2012, 29 pp.

Nyagumbo, I., Rurinda, J., 2012. An appraisal of   policies and institutional frameworks impacting on smallholder agricultural   water management in Zimbabwe. Phys. Chem. Earth 47-48, 21–32.

Nyagumbo, I., Munamati, M., Mutsamba, E.F.,   Thierfelder, C., Cumbane, A., Dias, D., 2015. The effects of tillage,   mulching and termite control strategies on termite activity and maize yield   under conservation agriculture in Mozambique. Crop Prot. 78, 54–62.   doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2015.08.017

Nyagumbo, I., Mkuhlani, S., Pisa, C., Kamalongo, D.,   Dias, D., Mekuria, M., 2015. Maize yield effects of conservation agriculture   based maize–legume cropping systems in contrasting agro-ecologies of Malawi   and Mozambique. Nutr. Cycl. Agroecosystems. doi:10.1007/s10705-015-9733-2

Mutsamba, E.F., Nyagumbo,   I., Mafongoya, P.L (2012). Dry Season Crop Residue Management using   Organic Livestock Repellents under Conservation Agriculture in Zimbabwe.   Accepted for publication , April 2012. Journal of Organic Systems Journal of   Organic Systems, 7(1), 2012.

Nyagumbo, I. (2011). Exploring crop yield benefits of   integrated water and nutrient management technologies in the Desert Margins   of Africa: Experiences from semi-arid Zimbabwe. Journal of Agricultural   Science and Technology A. Vol 1 (2011), No. 3 . p 401-414

Gwamuri, J., Mvumi, B. M.,   Maguranyanga, E. F., & Nyagumbo, I. (2011). Impacts of biofuels on   rural livelihoods: A case study of Jatrpha curcasa L. in Mutoko   district, Zimbabwe. In I. Mapaure, B. J. Mhango & D. K. Mulenga (Eds.), Mitigation   and adaptation strategies to climate change(pp.153-169). Windhoek:   RAEIN-Africa.

Munamati, M and Nyagumbo,   I. (2010). In-situ rainwater harvesting using dead level contours in   semi-arid southern Zimbabwe:  Insights on the role of socio-economic   factors on performance and effectiveness in Gwanda district. Physics and   Chemistry of the Earth 35 (2010), pp. 699-705

Nyamangara, Jand   Nyagumbo, I. (2010). Interactive effects of selected nutrient resources   and tied ridging on plant growth performance in a semi-arid smallholder   farming environment in Central Zimbabwe. Nutr Cycl. Agroecosyst  (2010), 88:103-109.

Nyagumbo, I Mvumi, B.M, and Mutsamba, E (2009).  Conservation Agriculture in Zimbabwe: Socioeconomic and Biophysical Studies:   Paper presented at the Sustainable Land Management Conference, Country Pilot   Programme, Windhoek, Namibia, 7-10 September 2009 UNDP, GEF.

Nyagumbo, I., M. Munamati, M., Chikwari, E., Gumbo, D.,   2009. In-situ water harvesting technologies in semi-arid southern Zimbabwe:   Part I. The role of  biophysical factors on performance in Gwanda   district, in: Paper presented at the WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium 2009.   Waternet, Kampala, Uganda.

Nyagumbo, I, Nyamangara, J and Rurinda, J: Scaling   Out Integrated Soil Nutrient and Water Management Technologies through Farmer   Participatory Research: Experiences from Semi-Arid Central Zimbabwe. In  “International Symposium on Innovations for the Green Revolution in   Sub-Saharan Africa”, pp. (in preparation). 17-23 September 2007, AFNET,   Arusha, Tanzania.

Nyamangara, J., and  Nyagumbo, I. (2007), Interactive effects of selected nutrient resources   and tied-ridging on plant growth in a semi-arid smallholder farming   environment in central Zimbabwe. In“International Symposium on   Innovations for the Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa”, pp. (in   preparation). 17-23 September 2007, AFNET, Arusha, Tanzania. Accepted for   publication with corrections in Agric Ecosyst . Environment journal

Nyagumbo, I. (2008). A Review of Experiences and Developments   towards Conservation Agriculture and Related Systems in Zimbabwe. In “No-Till   Farming Systems” (T. Goddard, M. A. Zoebisch, Y. T. Gan, W. Ellis, A.   Watson and S. Sombatpanit, eds.), Special Publication No. 3. pp.   345-372. World Association of Soil and Water Conservation ISBN:   978-974-8391-60-1. Printed at FUNNY PUBLISHING, 549/1-2, Bangkok.

Nyagumbo, I., and Rurinda, J. (2007). “Rapid   Appraisal of Policies and Institutional Frameworks for Agricultural Water   Management: Zimbabwe Country Report,” A Research Report, November 2007.   Improved Management of Agricultural Water in Eastern and Southern   Africa(IMAWESA), Nairobi.www.asareca.org/swmnet/imawesa, 70 pp.

Mzezewa*, J. Nyamangara ,   I. Nyagumbo and C.K.M’Marete (2007).  Physical Land Suitability   Evaluation for Irrigated Maize and Potatoes in Zimbabwe. Soil Survey   Horizons, Winter 2007 pp 93-99

Nyagumbo, I. (2003). Conservation Tillage Technologies and their   potential effects on groundwater recharge on a red clay soil in Zimbabwe. In   Proceedings of a symposium ‘Water Conservation Technologies For Sustainable   Dryland Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa’ , Bloemfontein , South Africa,   8-11 April 2003. (in press).

Nyagumbo, I. (2002) Agriculture & Natural Resource   Management in Zimbabwe: Topical Issues from a Soil and Water Conservation   perspective. In Shaping ‘Farmers of the Future’ in Zimbabwe.   Chibanguza Hotel, Murewa, Zimbabwe, 11-14 November 2002. Workshop   Documentation. http:// www.worldagroforestrycentre.org

Nyagumbo, I. and Bwalya, M. (2002)  Equipment   for Conservation Agriculture: Current Status and Trends. In Proceedings of an   International Workshop on Modernising Agriculture Visions and technologies   for Animal Traction and Conservation Agriculture, Jinja, Uganda, 19-25 May   2002.

Nyagumbo, I. and Mbanje, E. (2000)  Soil   Tillage and Moisture Conservation Developments for Small-holder farmers in   Natural Regions IV and V of Zimbabwe. In: Small-holder Dry Areas Resource   Management Project, Research and Extension Linkage Workshop, 29-31 August   2000. Rainbow Hotel, Bulawayo.

Vogel, H., Nyagumbo,   I., and Olsen, K. (1994). Effects of tied ridging and mulch ripping on   water conservation in maize production on sandveld soils. Der   Tropenlandwirt "Journal of Agriculture in the tropics and   Subtropics" 3-4, April 1994, 33-44., April 1994.

Nyagumbo.I & Munyati.M, (1994). Conservation   Tillage Systems for Small Holder Farmers in the Sub-humid North of Zimbabwe:   A review of experiences from on-station and on-farm research work since 1988.   A paper presented at a Conservation Tillage Conference of the Department of   Research & Specialist Services, Courtney Hotel, Harare, November 1994.

Nyagumbo, I. (2002). The effects of three tillage systems on   seasonal water budgets and drainage of two Zimbabawean soils under maize.   Dphil Thesis, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Soil Science and   Agricultural Engineering, April 2002.

Nyagumbo, I. (2002). The Status of Conservation Agriculture in   Zimbabwe. African Conservation Tillage Yearbook 2002 Institute of   Environmental Studies (IES) , GTZ.

Nyagumbo, I. (1999) Conservation tillage for sustainable crop   production systems: experiences from on-station and on-farm research in   Zimbabwe (1988-1997) In: Conservation Tillage with Animal Traction,   pp107-114, eds P.G Kaumbutho, T.E. Simalenga. Animal Traction Network for   Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA) Resource book, HARARE.

Nyagumbo, I. (1998). Conservation Technologies for Small-holder   farmers. Notes prepared for RELMA Conservation tillage Course, KARI,   Machakos, 21-26 November 1998

Nyagumbo, I. (1998). Experiences with conservation tillage   practices in Southern and Eastern Africa: A regional perspective. paper   presented at Conservation Tillage for Sustainable Agriculture, International   Workshop, Harare, Zimbabwe, 22-26 June 1998 Eds Benites,J, Chuma,E.,   Fowler,R., Kienzle, Molapong,K., ManuJ, Nyagumbo, I., Steiner, K., and   van Veehuizen,R.

Nyagumbo, I. (1997). Effects of tillage systems on soil physical   properties with special reference to infiltration, bulk density and organic   carbon. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings, Vol 3., pp359-368.   African Crop Science Society, 1997

Nyagumbo, I. (1997). Socio-cultural constraints to small-holder   farming development projects in Zimbabwe: A review of experiences from farmer   participatory research in conservation tillage. The Zimbabwe Science News 31, 2, 42-48., April/June 1997.

Nyagumbo, I. (1997) . Effects of three tillage systems on the   seasonal soil water budgets of a Fersiallitic clay under rain-fed Maize.   Paper presented at the FORUM grantees meeting , Orange Grove Motel, Chinhoyi,   September, 1997.

Nyagumbo, I . (1996) In-situ field determination of unsaturated hydraulic conductivities on two   soil types. A paper presented at the Forum Grantees Meeting, Nairobi, Kenya,   20-23 August 1996. Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Harare,   Zimbabwe.

Nyagumbo, I. (1996). Adaptive on-farm conservation tillage   research in the sub-humid north of Zimbabwe: An overview of findings by the   conservation tillage project (1991-1996). A paper presented at a Research   Co-ordination Committee meeting, IAE, July 1996

Nyagumbo, I. (1993). Part II: Farmer Participatory Research in   Conservation Tillage: Practical Experiences with no-till tied ridging in   Communal Areas lying in the Sub-humid north of Zimbabwe. In “Proceedings.   of the 4th.Annual. Scientific. Conference” (M. Kronen, ed.), pp. 236-249.   11-14 October 1993, Sadc Land and Water Management Research Programme,   Saccar, P.Bag 00108, Gaborone, Botswana, Windhoek, Namibia.

Nyagumbo, I. (1992). The influence of socio-economic factors on   potential adoption of no-till tied ridging in four communal areas of   Zimbabwe. Proceedings of the third annual scientific conference October   5-7 1992, 319-330. Sadc Land & Water Management Research Programme,   SACCAR, P/Bag 00108, Gaborone Botswana.

Nyagumbo, I. (1991). Electrical Measurement of Soil Moisture.   MSc Thesis, September 1991, Silsoe College, MK 45 4DT, Bedford, UK.

• ZFC Limited Bursary, 1987
• German Agency For Technical Co-operation (GTZ) Scholarship, 1991
• Winner of the Hunting Cup for the best student in Soil and Water Engineering, 1991
• Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship for part-time DPhil studies, 2004
• International Foundation for Science Grant, 2004

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• Dr. A. Senzanje, University of KwaZulu Natal, Senzanjea@ukzn.ac.za
• Dr. Moses Siambi, Regional Representative, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), m.siambi@cgiar.org
• Professor Walter Mupangwa, Agroecologist, International Water Management Institute, w.mupangwa@cgiar.org
• Professor Justice Nyamangara, Vice Chancellor, Marondera University of Science and Technology, jnyamangara@muast.ac.zw