Integrated farming systems (IFS) have been proposed as a solution to enhance productivity and sustainability for resource-poor farmers in Benin. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, interviews, and a cost-benefit analysis of IFS compared to conventional methods. IFS resulted in an average crop yield increase of 20% over traditional farming practices across all surveyed farms (n=150). The findings suggest that IFS can significantly improve the livelihoods and environmental sustainability of resource-poor farmers in Benin. Policy makers should consider incentivizing the adoption of IFS by providing training, access to inputs, and market linkages for smallholder farmers.
Djezou et al. (Sat,) studied this question.