Sala Alanda Lamega

Dr. Sala Alanda Lamega is a Post-doctoral researcher in Grassland Science at the Department of Crop Sciences, University of Göttingen's Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on climate-resilient agricultural systems, particularly examining feed gaps in smallholder livestock farming systems in Southern Africa's Limpopo province.

Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Sustainable International Agriculture (2018-2022), a Master of Science in Sustainable International Agriculture with focus on Tropical Agriculture (2014-2017), and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences with specialization in Soil Science from the University of Ghana (2009-2012).

Dr. Lamega's research interests center on climate-induced challenges in smallholder farming systems, with particular expertise in

• Cropping and farming systems under climate risks
• Agro-systems modeling
• Field experimentation and monitoring
• Rangeland/land-use systems management
• Mixed crop-livestock systems
• Developing climate-resilient agricultural approaches

Her publication record from 2021-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on understanding seasonal feed gaps in Southern African livestock systems. Her work combines survey techniques, vegetation modeling (aDGVM), elemental nutrient analysis, and stable isotope techniques (δ15N and δ13C) to assess nutritional stress in livestock across different agro-climatic zones. A distinctive feature of her research is the emphasis on context-specific adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers facing climate variability.

As part of the SALLnet (South African Limpopo Landscapes Network) project, Dr. Lamega contributes to interdisciplinary research seeking to enhance landscape resilience under climate change conditions. She has led capacity-building workshops, including the 2022 'Carrying capacity of the arid and semi-arid Limpopo rangelands in winter – Management options' workshop in Polokwane.