- The Foundations for Farming system is a conservation agriculture approach developed for small-scale African farmers to improve yields and profits using appropriate technology. It focuses on minimal soil disturbance, mulching for moisture retention, and crop rotations. - Key findings from research and development trials show that organic fertilizers like manure and compost can provide comparable yields to inorganic fertilizers when applied properly. Crop rotations, particularly maize-soybean-maize, have led to high maize yields without fertilizer application. - Current research is focusing on improving soybean yields on sandy soils through inoculation and developing integrated farm models including livestock and cash crops. Generating income from seed companies and other partners helps fund ongoing