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Synopsis: The changing demographics in food systems and implications for future youth engagement in Rwanda by Bachewe, Fantu Nisrane, Mawia, Harriet, Niyonsingiza, Josue

“…This study documents the trends in FS employment in the past two decades observed in Rwanda, focusing on changes in the demographic structure and inclusiveness of FS employment.…”
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Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: a review by Mirkena, T., Duguma, G., Haile, Aynalem, Tibbo, Markos, Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Wurzinger, Maria, Sölkner, Johann

“…The latter focuses on gastrointestinal parasites and bacterial diseases. …”
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Non-timber forest products: selected publications from CIFOR by Belcher, B., Kusters, K., Suharyanto, G., Sampurna, Y., Prianto, E., Syamsudin, I.

“…The different publications present a wide variety of information, from chapters focusing on a particular product in a particular village to an article synthesizing global research; from books targeted at civil society to a working paper describing research methods. …”
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Dairy marketing in sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of a symposium by Brokken, R.F., Seyoum, Solomon

“…The symposium was organised in six parts: A general review of dairy production, marketing, international trade and food aid in sub-Saharan Africa; dairy technologies and dairy processing, with a focus on supporting smallholder production and marketing; dairy demand and consumption patterns; marketing efficiency; dairy marketing and dairy policies in various countries; and primary data collection problems, focusing on survey planning and non-sampling errors in dairy marketing research. …”
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Analysis of correlated discrete observations: Background, examples and solutions by Schukken, Y.H., Grohn, Y.T., McDermott, B., McDermott, John J.

“…Consequently, we stress the importance of focusing on choosing the most appropriate model for the specific purpose of the analysis.…”
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Water for food and energy in the GMS [Greater Mekong Subregion]: issues and challenges to 2020. by Johnston, R., McCornick, Peter G., Lacombe, Guillaume, Noble, A.D., Hoanh, Chu Thai, Bartlett, R.

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What is the vulnerability of a food system to global environmental change? by Ericksen, Polly J.

“…I suggest an approach with which to integrate factors across a food system to assess the system's vulnerability to environmental change by focusing on key processes and system characteristics. …”
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Mapping Opportunities to Increase Productivity in Coastal Bangladesh by Chandna, Parvesh Kumar, Nelson, Andrew, Khan, Mohammed Zahirul Haque Khan, Hossain, Mohammed Moqbul, Rana, Md. Sohel, Rashid, Fazlur, Mondal, Manoranjan K., To Phuc Tuong

“…The Ganges Basin Development Challenge (GBDC) Program of the CGIAR Challenge Program for Water and Food is focusing on improving livelihoods and increasing productivity sustainably in the coastal polder zone, and has developed and tested innovative cropping systems and water management practices suited to the local conditions.Before a new cropping system can be recommended, it is important to identify its “extrapolation domain,” which determines where it could be successful.…”
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IWMI-TATA Water Policy Research Program Annual report 2009 by International Water Management Institute

“…The major areas of action: Research focusing on water sector issues concerning underprivileged communities and backward regions in the country; Idea-incubation for livelihoods enhancement efforts using water as a central input, supporting the Trust in their water sector partnerships; Dissemination and raising public awareness; Widening the network of research partners; Policy influencing.…”
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A rapid-assessment survey of the irrigation component of the Anuradhapura Dry-Zone Agricultural Project (ADZAP). by Ekanayake, R., Navaratne, W.M.U., Groenfeldt, D.

“…The International Irrigation Management Institute (IIMI) in cooperation with the Department of Agrarian Services (DAS) conducted a study of 31 ADZAP tank schemes, focusing on the irrigation component of the project. …”
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Autonomous adaptation to climate change by shrimp and catfish farmers in Vietnam's Mekong River Delta by Kam, Suan Pheng, Badjeck, M.C., Teh L, Tran N

“…This working paper summarizes an analysis of the economics of aquaculture adaptation in the delta, focusing on the grow-out of two exported aquaculture species the freshwater striped catfish and the brackish-water tiger shrimp. …”
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Sustainable management of private and communal lands in northern Ethiopia by Gebremedhin, Berhanu, Swinton, S.M.

“…Using 1995/96 data from 250 Tigray farm household interviews, the paper first examines private land management focusing on perception of soil erosion and its yield impact, profitability of soil conservation: the case of stone terraces and determinants of investment of soil conservation: the value of secure land tenure. …”
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Crisis mitigation in livestock-dependent systems: The role and limitations of current initiatives for livestock systems in southern Africa by Lebbie, S.H.B.

“…This paper discusses these initiatives focusing on their role and limitations to serve the livestock sector and suggests opportunities to enhance their effectiveness to support and improve the management of livestock and drought.…”
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ILRI at work 2007. ILRI's work in field, conference room and laboratory over the year. 10 minute documentary by International Livestock Research Institute

“…This Other comprises a 10 minutes film focusing on ILRI's work in 2007. It looks at a glance ILRI's project - People, Livestock and Wildlife; BECA, the new ILRI hosted biosciences platform; livestock genetic resources - conserving livestock genetic diversity; climate change; water management for livestock; improved forages; milk production by smallholder farmers; crossbred animals for dairy; ILRI forage gene bank; the South West Asia pig and sweet potato project; livestock nutrition; market access for smallholders; ILRI in Asia and partnerships; people, livestock, wildlife and environment; innovation in livestock systems; bird flu capacity strengthening; and ILRI in china.…”
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Emergency seed aid In Kenya: a case study of lessons learned by Sperling, L.

“…This report reviews the effectiveness of seed aid in Kenya, with emphasis on the process and products of aid delivered during the Long Rains 1997 (February to June). While focusing on a single season just after a drought, it draws on a history of almost 10 years of repeated seed aid, with yet another intervention being organized as this report is being written. …”
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A gendered analysis of goat ownership and marketing in Meru, Kenya by Waithanji, Elizabeth M., Njuki, Jemimah, Mburu, S., Kariuki, Juliet B., Njeru, F.

“…This study sought to establish gendered preference for different livestock species while focusing on the gendered differences in ownership, management, and marketing of goats in Meru, Kenya. …”
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The improvement of cattle in British colonial territories in Africa by Faulkner, D.E., Brown, J.D.

“…Part three details some general principles of cattle improvement in tropical Africa focusing on grading-up processes and their applicability in the field. …”
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Pacific - agricultural trade policy debates and developments: Agritrade Executive Brief Update 2013 by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, Eastern Africa Grain Council

“…Despite considerable constraints on land, poor transport infrastructure, and the adverse effects of climate change, Pacific ACP governments are focusing on expanding domestic food production both for local markets and for export. …”
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Setting up and running a small fruit or vegetable processing enterprise by Axtell, Barrie, Fellows, Peter

“…If you are interested in starting up a business, food processing offers an excellent opportunity to generate income using locally available resources. Focusing on the establishment of such a business using fruits and vegetables, this detailed and informative manual covers topics such as: products and processes (bottling, drying and picking), potential markets, equipment, facilities and quality assurance. …”
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Gender and forests: climate change, tenure, value chains and emerging issues by Colfer, C.J.P., Basnett, B.S., Elias, Marlène

“…Focusing particularly on tropical forests, the book presents both local case studies and global comparative studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as the US and Europe. …”
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