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Agrifood system carbon emissions and reduction policy: insights from China and Africa by Li, Xia, Zhang, Yumei, Fan, Shenggen, Ouedraogo, Issa

“…Learning from China could help Africa balance food security, income stability, and environmental sustainability, providing a pathway to achieve both food security and carbon reduction.…”
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What influences women’s participation in water governance? Learning from polder zones of Bangladesh by Singaraju, Niyati, Sarker, Mou Rani, Akter, Rima, Das, Mohanambrota, Batas, Mary Ann, Mondal, Manoranjan K., Puskur, Ranjitha, Yadav, Sudhir

“…This study examines the extent and quality of women’s participation in Water Management Groups (WMGs) across four coastal polders using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative findings show that women’s membership is shaped by social norms, domestic roles, institutional dynamics, and access to resources, while men’s is driven mainly by production benefits. …”
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Applying an integrated engagement model to support country-led food systems transformation: Insights from the SHiFT Initiative's approach in Viet Nam, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh by Honeycutt, Sydney, Wyatt, Amanda, Lundy, Mark, Brouwer, Inge D.

“…From 2022-2024, the CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Healthy Diets through Food Systems Transformation (SHiFT) combined high-quality nutritional and social science research with development and policy partnerships to generate innovative food systems solutions that contributed to sustainable healthy diets. Through a country-led approach, SHiFT supported the design and implementation of national food systems transformation activities in Viet Nam, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh, aiming to achieve sustainable healthy diets while also working toward improved livelihoods, gender equity, and social inclusion. …”
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Genomic characterization and population structure of indigenous cavies from the Democratic Republic of Congo: Implications for breeding and conservation by Ayagirwe, R., Kyallo, Martina, Meutchieye, F., Manjeli, Y., Mutwedu, V.B., Mugumaarhahama, Y., Baenyi, P., Wasso, S., Bisimwa, P., Yao, Nasser

“…This research assessed the genetic diversity and population structure of guinea pig populations from South Kivu, North Kivu, Katanga, and Kinshasa. A total of 343 samples were screened using thirteen (13) polymorphic simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. …”
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Stakeholder Forum of the Sub-sector Working Group on Irrigation (SSWG-IR): the opportunities and potential of harnessing geographic information systems for irrigation management an... by Inphonephong, Souphalack, Vongxay, V., Bounnavong, K., Phiengvilayvanh, T.

“…The event was attended by 80 participants from government, academia, development organizations, farmer groups, and enterprises from the banking, insurance, hydropower, and mining sectors. The forum serves as a strategic coordination platform that offers high level support to the MAF’s Sectoral Working Group on Agriculture and Rural Development (SWG-ARD) and regular coordination among key stakeholders for more effective resource utilization and synergy enhancements for different irrigation development agenda topics or issues. …”
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Tracking the storage root bulking of cassava under split application of fertilizer nutrients by Omondi, J.O., doRosario, N., Manda, N., Ntawuruhunga, P., Parkes, E., Mushoriwa, H., Mbuthia, L.W., Kyei-Boahen, S.

“…Irrespective of the fertilizer form, when the number of roots increased, the root yield decreased gradually, while root diameter and root length had a direct relationship with storage root yield. …”
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Comparative analysis of rice grain quality and climate change impacts in temperate production zones from an Australian rice industry perspective by Fernando, Yvonne, Ovenden, Ben, Sreenivasulu, Nese, Butardo, Vito

“…This review synthesizes current knowledge of climate-induced quality changes in temperate-grown rice, focusing on the Australian industry as a primary case study alongside comparisons with other temperate regions. …”
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Dual Behavioral—Physiological Buffering of Mothers' Milk Facilitates Drought Adaptability of Pastoralists and Agropastoralists in Northern Kenya by Fujita, M., Wander, K., Straight, B., Wamwere-Njoroge, George J.

“…Methods Using data from 221 breastfeeding mothers in drought-stricken northern Kenya, we estimated generalized structural equation models to evaluate pathways linking behavioral coping variables to maternal malnutrition—underweight, vitamin A deficiency (VAD), and folate deficiency (hyperhomocysteinemia)—and to milk energy, retinol, and folate content directly or mediated by maternal malnutrition. …”
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Perfil de evaluación de necesidades del Inventario de Agricultura y UTCUTS de Antigua y Barbuda by Vásquez, Daniela, Barrios, Julián, Haynes, Connor

“…Taken together, the results presented constitute a technical baseline that describes the current state of MRV systems for agriculture and LULUCF in the region. …”
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Perfil de evaluación de necesidades del Inventario de Agricultura y UTCUTS de Ecuador by Barrios, Julián, Vásquez, Daniela, Haynes, Connor

“…Taken together, the results presented constitute a technical baseline that describes the current state of MRV systems for agriculture and LULUCF in the region. …”
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Performance of silixol on crop productivity and soil health enhancement in black gram (Vigna mungo L.) for sustainable agriculture by Palanisamy, Murali Arthanari, Sakila, M, Anitha, K. G., Paul, R. Arockia Infant, Sathya Priya, R., Jagathjothi, N., Yuvaraj, M., Panneerselvam, P., Sharmila, R.

“…Fertilizers with foliar spray at the reproductive stage in pulse could aid it by directly delivering the nutrients to the site of food synthesis, resulting in a faster food supply and improved crop performance. …”
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Optimizing hybrid with improved resistance to rice blast and superior ratooning ability by Liang, Yi, Yi, Zhaofeng, Zhuang, Wen, Peng, Teng, Xiao, Gui, Jin, Yunkai, Tang, Qiyuan, Xiong, Jiaojun, Deng, Qiyun, Zhou, Bo, Liu, Xionglun, Wu, Jun

“…This study advances germplasm innovation for disease-resistant ratoon rice and provides a strategic framework for breeding high-yielding, quality-focused varieties, bolstering the sustainable development of ratoon rice systems.…”
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Mud, memories, and meaning: Investigating climate security in Southwestern Zimbabwe by Maviza, Gracsious, Taiwo, Ibukun

“…The research reveals that resource scarcity extends beyond simple availability to encompass daily negotiations shaped by structural inequities, gender dynamics, ethnicity, and displacement status. A critical incident at Gariya Dam, where water competition between Kalanga and San community members escalated to violence, illustrates how climate stress can trigger immediate security risks at local resource access points. …”
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Implementation matters: program impact pathway analysis of four sectoral nutrition-sensitive interventions in Anambra and Kebbi States, Nigeria by Ezekannagha, O., Drimie, S., von Fintel, D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Mbhenyane, X.

“…Conclusion: Closing Nigeria’s nutrition-sensitive implementation gap demands a dual response: fix tangible barriers – staffing, infrastructure, and procurement – and institutionalize community-led planning and adaptive management to keep dose–reach–fidelity–recruitment on track. …”
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The role of locus of control and restrictive norms on farmers’ willingness to pay for climate information services in Senegal, West Africa by Muriithi, Cyrus, Ouedraogo, Issa, Mwangi, Obadiah

“…The research explores regional differences and the role of socioeconomic, psychological, and gender-related factors. Using a mixed-methods approach, we collected data from 708 farmers through probabilistic random sampling. …”
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Effect of maize plant population and nitrogen application on maize cassava intercrop by Kang, B.T., Wilson, G.F.

“…The highest maize yield was given by a population of 70 000 plants/ha. The yield of cassava roots was significantly decreased by maize populations more than or equal to 40 000 plants/ha. …”
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Enhancing regeneration in white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) through friable embryogenic callus by Syombua, E.D., Tripathi, J.N., Tripathi, L.

“…This protocol provides a robust platform for yam genetic transformation, offering an excellent starting material for protoplast isolation, regeneration, and genome editing to enhance crop resilience and productivity.…”
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Éducation Financière: Entreprises de transformation de lait local by Govoeyi, Benoit

“…Un volet pratique guide le calcul des coûts et la fixation des prix (seuil de rentabilité, délai de récupération), illustré par une étude de cas sur la collecte de lait et le volume minimal à atteindre pour couvrir les charges. Enfin, la présentation recommande la gestion des revenus et le réinvestissement, une comptabilité simplifiée, l’usage d’outils numériques, ainsi que la gestion des risques (assurance, pannes, saisonnalité) et la diversification des produits (yaourt, fromage, lait caillé).…”
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Characterization of endophytic bacteria from selected banana and their potential in controlling fusarium wilt in Northen Tanzania by Musa, F.

“…Therefore, more studies are recommended to research other banana varieties to have a complete picture of the endophytic bacteria diversity and to explore the mechanism used by endophytic bacteria to manage Foc disease.…”
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Current status, challenges, and opportunities of agroforestry in rice-based mixed farming systems in Northern Bangladesh by Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul, Ahmed, Minhaz, Ahmed, Sharif, Hasan, Md. Zahid, Rahman, Md. Ataur, Bhandari, Humnath

“…Data were collected from 120 farmers through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, and in addition, several focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted. …”
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