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Crop yields from Deep Bed vs conventional ridge farming (2022)
In our southern Mulanje hub, maize yields increased from an average of 1.7 tonnes per hectare to over 8.0 tonnes per hectare. There was also an 80% increase in pigeon peas intercropped with maize in Deep Bed Farming when compared to conventional ridge farming. Read the full report here. |
Profitability of Deep Bed vs conventional ridge farming (2020)
Tiyeni surveyed 346 farmers in 14 groups in Malawi’s north and central regions to evaluate the profitability of Deep Bed Farming compared to conventional ridge farming. In the first year, profitability for Deep Bed Farming was nearly nine times greater than conventional ridge farming, rising to over 12 times as great in the fifth year. Read the full report here. |
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Impact of Deep Bed Farming on food security and crop yields (2020)
Tiyeni examined the impact that Deep Bed Farming had among 560 Malawian smallholder farmers. Findings demonstrated that families using Deep Bed Farming consume an extra meal every day compared to families using conventional farming, 146% average rise in crop yields, and complete eradication of severe food insecurity within six years of adopting Deep Bed Farming. Read the full report here. |
Retained adoption of Deep Bed Farming (2020)
Tiyeni explored how many farmers retain long-term adoption of Deep Bed Farming. National studies in Malawi on similar farming methods categorised as “Conservation Agriculture” show low uptake rates of only 2%. However, Tiyeni’s preliminary data from 112 farmers demonstrated average retention rates of 55% for Deep Bed Farming. Read the full report here. |
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Baseline survey (2018)
In 2018, Tiyeni conducted an annual survey to collect data for baseline indicators as well as project impact evaluation. Surveys were conducted in eight Extension Planning Areas in Malawi with high levels of Tiyeni activity. Read more |