Impact of sustainable intensification technologies on farm income among rural households: Empirical evidence from Dedza district, Malawi

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Empirical evidence shows sustainable intensification boosts farm income in smallholder farmers, suggesting greater investments in extension services.

Adoption of sustainable intensification practices increased farm income by MWK 35,424.32 (US$48.45) per 0.57 hectares in 2020.
The study utilized propensity score matching to assess the causal effects of sustainable intensification technologies on farmers' incomes.
A total of 330 smallholder farmers were sampled using a multistage sampling method to ensure representative results.
Strengthening market linkages through cooperatives is essential for ensuring fair prices and reliable markets for agricultural produce.

Maviko et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Empirical evidence shows sustainable intensification boosts farm income in smallholder farmers, suggesting greater investments in extension services.