Search Results - "Agroecology"

A geographical information approach for stratifying tropical Latin America to identify research problems and opportunities in sustainable agriculture by Jones, Peter G., Robison, DM, Carter, Simon E.

“…Given the premise that agroecological problems and solution vary with both the physical and social environments, the approach was divided in to phases. …”
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Development strategies for West Africa by Ehui, Simeon K., Benin, Samuel, Spencer, D.S.C.

“…This brief considers the comparative advantage of strategies for West Africa based on the four agroecological zones - humid, subhumid, semiarid, and arid - found there. …”
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Improving rice sustainability through digital tools by Barnard, Jennifer, Vu Hong Trang, Nelson, Katherine

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Unveiling tick diversity in cattle in Cameroon: emergence of Rhipicephalus microplus, replacing the original Rhipicephalus spp. by Aziz, M.U., Zeb, J., Lontsi-Demano, M., Almendros, A., de la Fuente, J., Sparagano, O.A., Butaye, P.

“…In this study, we deliver baseline data on the composition of tick species and their shifts within agroecological zone I (AEZ I) and agroecological zone III (AEZ III) of Cameroon, providing a foundation for targeted vector control strategies to ultimately reduce the risk of pathogen transmission. …”
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Serological and biological variations of African cassava mosaic virus in Nigeria by Ogbe, F.O., Atiri, G.I., Dixon, Alfred G.O., Thottappilly, G.

“…The humid forest, derived/coastal and southern Guinea savannas where most of the crop is grown in Nigeria had a high number of variants, which makes the agroecologies suitable for the selection of resistant cassava clones against ACMV.…”
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Testing phenotypes for degree of resilience using fluctuations in milk yield of dairy cows in sub-Saharan Africa by Oloo, Richard Dooso, Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C., Ojango, Julie M.K., Mrode, Raphael A., Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Chagunda, Mizeck G.G.

“…Further, we assessed the effects of genotype, agroecological zone, and genotype by agroecological zone (G×E) interaction for these phenotypes. …”
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Accelerating agronomic impact through digital tools and public-private extension in Rwanda: smart fertilizer recommendations for rice by Mudereri, B.T., Chernet, M., Cyamweshi, A.R., Kayumba, J., Vandamme, E., Uzamushaka, S., Nshimiyimana, J.C., Kreye, C., Abera, W., Aubert, C., Borus, D., Demo, P.

“…SSR led to significantly higher yields across different agroecological zones (AEZs), with potential yield gains of 20% or more for a large portion of farmers. …”
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FTA Research informs Resolution E/CN.9/2021/L.5 of the UN Commission on Population and Development by CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry

“…The resolution calls for greater efforts to transform food systems emphasizing that promotion of agroecological practices is a key element for poverty eradication.…”
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Report to the Technical Advisory Committee of the Subcommittee Appointed to Review Agricultural Research in Tropical America by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…Summary of conclusions and recommendations from the report of the subcommittee sent to Latin America by TAC to classify and define agroecological zones and to review the status of agricultural research underway in the region. …”
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TAC Review of Priorities for International Support to International Agricultural Research by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…The document sets out first and second order priorities in relation to types of commodities, agroecological zones, factor oriented research, and systemwide tasks and functions. …”
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Evaluating the effects of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices on productivity, adaptation, and mitigation indicators in Ethiopia: A meta-analysis approach by Adimassu, Zenebe, Tibebe, Degefie, Tamene, Lulseged, Abera, Wuletawu

“…Climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices have been adopted in various agroecological zones in Ethiopia to enhance productivity, improve resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through carbon sequestration. …”
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Brazil [in Agricultural Extension] by Bergamasco, Sonia Maria Pessoa Pereira, Borsatto, Ricardo Serra, Thomson, Carolina Rios, Davis, Kristin E., Babu, Suresh Chandra

“…The results show that participatory methodologies should guide service delivery, that a agroecological principles should be the technical guideline, and that family farming should be the primary beneficiary, receiving free and universal (and pluralistic) services.…”
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Collection and consumption of wild forest fruits in rural Zambia by Ickowitz, A., Bwembelo, L., Mulani, A., Siamutondo, A.L.M., Banda, P., Gumbo, D.J., Moombe, K.B., Steel, E.A.

“…We report results from a study carried out in Zambia, in which 209 households were surveyed across all of the country’s agroecological zones. Based on the results of this survey and other nationally available data, we estimate that, for surveyed households, wild fruits collected from forests contribute approximately 80% of total fruit intake.…”
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Options by context approach to agronomic innovation profoundly changed International, Government, NGO and private sector policy and practice across 14 countries. by CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry

“…Diverse and inclusive agroecological options that result, impact food security, farm income and environmental resilience for over 3.769 M people on 2.496 M ha and are part of global initiatives targeting 100 M smallholder farmers.…”
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Variants of East African cassava mosaic virus and its distribution in double infections with African cassava mosaic virus in Nigeria by Ogbe, F.O., Thottappilly, G., Dixon, Alfred G.O., Atiri, G.I., Mignouna, Hodeba D.

“…Isolates of variant 2 were widely distributed across the three agroecologies. EACMV was not detected in the northern Guinea savannah and arid and semiarid zones. …”
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Diversity and biological traits of bees visiting flowers of Cucurbita maxima var. zapallito differ between biodiversity-based and conventional management practices by Dalmazzo, Maria de los Milagros, Zumoffen, Leticia, Ghiglione, Carla, Roig-Alsina, Arturo, Chacoff, Natacha Paola

“…This work aimed to assess how management types (agroecological and conventional) in Cucurbita maxima var. zapallito crops affect the abundance of bees with different biological traits. …”
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Commentaries on Technology by Taylor, T. Ajibola, Mupawose, Robbie M., Collinson, Michael

“…The preceding chapter focuses on food production systems in four broad agroecological zones in which agroclimatic conditions and the characteristics of production systems largely determine the types of technologies likely to have measurable impact on agricultural production. …”
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Enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability in Nigeria by Nkonya, Ephraim M., Pender, John L., Kato, Edward, Omobowale, Oni, Phillip, Dayo, Ehui, Simeon

“…This brief provides insight for formulating policies and strategies to enhance profitability and productivity of major crops across Nigeria's agroecological zones.…”
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Seeking crops with balanced parts for the ideal whole by Abbai, Ragavendran, Singh, Vikas K., Snowdon, Rod J., Kumar, Arvind, Schnurbusch, Thorsten

“…Because agriculture relies on community performance, embracing an agroecological genetics and genomics viewpoint might maximize communal yield by matching crop genotypes to target environments.…”
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Economic factors and policies encouraging environmentally detrimental land use practices in sub-Saharan Africa by Ehui, Simeon K., Williams, Timothy O., Swallow, B.M.

“…This document first describes the main agroecological zone found in sub-Saharan Africa and the environmental constraints to agricultural production inherent in these zones. …”
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