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Observed and Future Spatiotemporal Changes of Rainfall Extreme Characteristics and Their Dynamic Driver in June-August Season over Africa by Teshome, Asaminew, Jie Zhang, Demissie, Teferi Dejene, Qianrong Ma

“…Climate change has increased extreme events over globe and the most robust occurrences of concurrent drought and floods have become more common in Africa. This study focuses on the observed and projected analysis of rainfall extremes of consecutive dry day (CDD) and maximum monthly five day precipitation (RX5day) from Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI) in June-August season over Africa. …”
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Cost-benefit analysis of prioritized climate adaptation strategies among smallholder farmers: Evidence from selected value chains across sub-Saharan Africa by Akinyi, Devinia Princess, Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley, Ngigi, Margaret, Mathenge, Mary, Girvetz, Evan Hartunian

“…The main objectives of the study were to identify the prioritized climate-smart agricultural practices adopted among smallholder farmers in different value chains across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and to assess the economic feasibility of the practices using Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) to develop a portfolio of viable and cost-effective options. This study focused on selected five SSA countries and selected value chains. 153 smallholder farmers and stakeholders were interviewed. …”
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Foliar diseases and the associated fungi in rice cultivated in Kenya by Ng'ang'a, Everlyne M., Kyallo, Martina M., Orwa, P., Rotich, F., Gichuhi, E., Kimani, J.M., Mwongera, D., Waweru, Bernice, Sikuku, P., Musyimi, D.M., Mutiga, Samuel K., Ziyomo, Cathrine, Murori, R., Wasilwa, L., Correl, J.C., Talbot, N.J.

“…Working with agricultural extension workers within rice production areas, we interviewed farmers (n = 89) regarding their preferred cultivars and their awareness of blast disease, as this was the major focus of our research. We scored the symptoms of blast and brown spot and assessed the lodging, plant height, and maturity of the crops (days after planting). …”
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The exploitation of orphan legumes for food, income, and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa by Popoola, J.O., Aworunse, O.S., Ojuederie, O.B., Adewale, D.B., Ajani, O.C., Oyatomi, Olaniyi, Eruemulor, D.I., Adegboyega, T.T., Obembe, O.

“…This review unveils inherent values in orphan legumes needing focus for exploitation viz-a-viz cultivation, commercialization, and social acceptance. …”
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Community forestry in Cameroon: opportunity or constraint for REDD+? by Bele, M.Y., Sonwa, D.J., Tiani, A.M.

“…However, despite fundamental differences between community forestry and REDD+, there is substantial synergy between their objectives, and the dual forest conservation and livelihood development focus of both programs means that policies that strengthen and support existing community forestry institutions and sites will advance REDD+ objectives. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of solar energy forecasting studies in Africa by Zwane, N., Tazvinga, H., Botai, C., Murambadoro, M., Botai, J., Wit, J. de, Mabasa, B., Daniel, S., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…From a Water–Energy–Food nexus perspective, the results of this work could assist the scientific community in Africa to take advantage of the inherent interconnectedness of water, energy and food resources, whilst also advancing the use of integrated solutions to shape the focus of solar energy research into a more systems thinking and transdisciplinary approach involving the interconnected primary resources and stakeholders pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals.…”
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Experimental cross-contamination of chicken salad with Salmonella enterica serovars Typhimurium and London during food preparation in Cambodian households by Chea, Rortana, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Tum, S., Unger, Fred, Lindahl, Johanna F., Grace, Delia, Ty, C., Koam, S., Sina, V., Sokchea, H., Pov, S., Heng, T., Phirum, O., Sinh Dang-Xuan

“…This is the first study to assess the transfer of Salmonella enterica from raw chicken carcasses to ready-to-eat chicken salad in Cambodia. Twelve focus group discussions in four Cambodian provinces collected information on typical household ways of preparing salad. …”
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Exploring genotype by environment interaction on cassava yield and yield related traits using classical statistical methods by Bakare, M.A., Kayondo, S.I., Aghogho, C.I., Wolfe, M., Parkes, Elizabeth Y., Kulakow, Peter A., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Rabbi, I.Y., Jannink, Jean-Luc

“…Variety advancement decisions for root quality and yield-related traits in cassava are complex due to the variable patterns of genotype-by-environment interactions (GEI). Therefore, studies focused on the dissection of the existing patterns of GEI using linear-bilinear models such as Finlay-Wilkinson (FW), additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI), and genotype and genotype-by-environment (GGE) interaction models are critical in defining the target population of environments (TPEs) for future testing, selection, and advancement. …”
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Soil fertility mapping and development of nutrient management zones in maize-based cropping system of the savanna zone of Nigeria by Peter, H.

“…This study was aimed at mapping the spatial variability of soil properties with focus on delineating soil nutrient management zones (MZs) in a maize-based cropping system. …”
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Spatio-temporal analysis of peste des petits ruminants in Uganda by Nkamwesiga, Joseph, Korennoy, F., Lumu, P., Nsamba, P., Mwiine, F.N., Roesel, Kristina, Wieland, Barbara, Pérez, A., Kiara, Henry K., Muhanguzi, D.

“…Inter-district and cross-border small ruminant movement facilitated by longer road stretches and animal comingling precipitate PPR outbreaks as well as PPR virus spread from its initial Karamoja focus to the central and south-western Uganda. There is therefore urgent need to prioritize considerable vaccination coverage to obtain the required herd immunity among small ruminants in the new hotspot areas to block transmission to further emerging hotspots. …”
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Pull-Push: Market and consumer interventions to improve food safety in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso by Knight-Jones, Theodore J.D., Amenu, Kebede, Tacken, G., Ilboudo, Guy S., Madjdian, D., Girma, S., Ibrahim, A.M., Grace, Delia, Vet, E. de, Dione, Michel M.

“…These multimedia campaigns are implemented by commercial advertising/communication agencies, and comprise TV and radio adverts, door-to-door household visits and social media, including using social influencers to promote food safety messages. The messages focus on purchasing quality, hygienic foods and following basic food safety rules. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of different approaches to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance in farmers and veterinarians of India by Sharma, Garima, Mutua, Florence K., Deka, Ram Pratim, Shome, R., Bandyopadhyay, S., Shome, B.R., Kumar, N.G., Grace, Delia, Dey, Tushar K., Lindahl, Johanna F.

“…The average knowledge score in farmers was 7.8.It was found that the knowledge score was higher in farmers who had participated in earlier focus group discussions (p<0.05), had received intervention in approach 2 (animal health, p=0.03), or approach 3 (animal health plus AMR, p=0.01), and were females (p=0.03). …”
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Farmscape composition and livelihood sustainability in deforested landscapes of Colombian Amazonia by Pérez Marulanda, Lisset, Lavelle, Patrick M., Rudbeck Jepsen, Martin, Castro Nuñez, Augusto, Francesconi, Wendy, Camilo, Karen, Vanegas Cubillos, Martha Cristina, Romero Sánchez, Miguel Antonio, Suárez, Juan Carlos, Solarte, Antonio, Quintero, Marcela

“…An improved environmentally focused SI operational framework could help to endorse and promote sustainable livelihoods and to generate a strong sustainability measure.…”
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Information and communication technology-based service platform enabling the co-creation of agrometeorological services: A case study of the Laos Climate Services for Agriculture by Kim, Kwang H., Petri, Monica, Inthipunya, Khambane, Manivong, Viengxai, Han, Juhyeong, Park, Jongsun, Palao, Leo K., Phouthanoxay, Sengduangduan, Keomanivong, Sengkeo, Silattana, Sengchanh, Chanthavong, Viengkham, Phommaya, Sayphone, Siyavong, Phousavanh

“…The Strengthening Agro-climatic Monitoring and Information Systems (SAMIS) project, operational since 2018, focuses on building the adaptive capacity of agrometeorological services in Laos by combining the agricultural and meteorological sectors. …”
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ADT: The automatic weather station data tool by Faniriantsoa, Rija, Dinku, Tufa

“…To address these data gaps, efforts over the last decade, largely driven by external donor funding, have focused on expanding meteorological observation networks in many parts of Africa, mainly through the provision of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) to National Meteorological Services (NMS). …”
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Increasing farmer participation in institutional innovative system: The case of dairy hub marketing in Kenya by Omondi, Immaculate A., Baltenweck, Isabelle, Bauer, S., Zander, K.K.

“…While farmers using the hub were found to have a comparatively high economic endowment, indicating the merits of hub participation, the analysis reveals the need to prioritise the focus on increasing dairy intensification and consequently milk production through breed improvement and other production-relevant strategies while investing in elaborate market access system.…”
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Climate change and Rift Valley fever disease outbreak: implications for the food environment of pastoralists by Omosa, Esther B., Bett, Bernard K., Kiage, B.

“…A cross-sectional household survey (n=767), focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews were done. …”
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Caracterización de híbridos interespecíficos de papa diploide (Solanum spp.) para su uso en cruzamientos 4x – 2x by Quispe, J.L.

“…The characteristics of stolon length, tuber uniformity, proportion of tubers with sprouts, shape of tuber and eye deepness contributed to the selection of twelve genotypes with the best agronomical characteristics, allowing focus to be placed on the best individuals. Finally, we evaluated the pollen's fertility and ability to produce unreduced pollen of these hybrids. …”
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FR1.3: Coping with Stressors along the Cassava Value Chain in Nigeria: Evidence to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Breeding and Inform Resilience by Teeken, Béla, Olamide, Olaosebikan, Abolore, Bello, Utoblo, Obaiya, Okoye, Benjamin, Olutegbe, Nathaniel, Garner, Elisabeth L.P., Cole, Steven M., Forsythe, Lora, Kulakow, Peter A., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Tufan, Hale Ann, Madu, Tessy

“…Methodology: Data elicited from 187 cassava farmers, 15 Key Informants and 63 VC Focus Group participants were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Contributions of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) to various sustainable intensification impact domains in Tanzania by Kihara, Job Maguta, Manda, J., Kimaro, Anthony A., Swai, E., Mutungi, C., Kinyua, M., Okori, Patrick, Fischer, Gundula, Kizito, Fred, Bekunda, Mateete A.

“…OBJECTIVE This study 1) evaluated the current implementation status of ISFM by farmers in relation to the various ISFM components and 2) provided multi-dimensional multi-scale evidence of ISFM implications that can guide ISFM investments within SSA contexts, with a specific focus on Tanzania. METHODS We used data collected from 1406 plots between 2013 and 2020 in semi-arid and sub-humid AEZs. …”
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