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Spatial optimization of cropping systems for sustainable intensification in Malawi por Liben, Feyera, Kihara, Job, Mesfin, Tewodros, Abera, Wuletawu, Mkuhlani, Siyabusa, Tamene, Lulseged

“…The systems evaluated were continuous maize, continuous groundnut, continuous soybean, maize–groundnut rotation, and maize–soybean rotation. Analyses focused on spatial yield patterns, temporal trends, interannual variability (risk indicator), stability index (resilience, consistency, and reliability indicator), yield anomalies (shock response indicator), and rotation advantage. …”
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Interplay of individual and food environment factors shaping diets in the Kisumu urban informal settlements por Musita, Consolata Nolega, Ngala, Sophia, Abong, George, Akingbemisilu, Tosin Harold, Termote, Celine

“…This study explores the complex interplay between individual-level and food environment factors and the on influence dietary outcomes for women and children in these settings. Methodology We focus on women of reproductive age (15–49 years) and children aged 6–23 months in four informal settlements in Kisumu, Kenya. …”
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Agricultural mechanization hire services provision models, performance and challenges in Ethiopia por Tadesse, Ephrem, Tigabie, Abiro, Gizaw Desta, Sida, Tesfaye Shiferaw, Van Loon, Jelle

“…Recent entry, however, appears to have slowed, likely due to rising machinery costs associated with currency devaluation and increased capital barriers. In terms of service focus, mechanization remains highly concentrated in land preparation, with limited but growing diversification into harvest and post-harvest operations such as threshing and combining. …”
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A system-based framework for carbon emission and sequestration accounting at the village level: Evidence from rural China por Hong, Jingjing, Wang, Xinxin, Chen, Kevin Z.

“…Existing carbon accounting studies have predominantly focused on macro-scale regions or individual sectors, often overlooking the integrated functioning of production, living, and ecological subsystems at the village level. …”
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Adoption of conservation tillage technologies in Metema Woreda, North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia por Petros, T.

“…While the qualitative data were generated from focus group discussions and key informants using check lists, quantitative data were collected from sampled households using structured interview schedule. …”
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Fit for human consumption? A qualitative survey at a Ugandan pig abattoir por Roesel, Kristina, Holmes, K., Kungu, J., Grace, Delia, Pezo, Danilo A., Ouma, Emily A., Baumann, M.P.O., Fries, R., Ejobi, F., Clausen, Peter-Henning

“…In August 2012, a descriptive study was conducted at a large pig slaughter house in Kampala using methods from participatory epidemiology. Focus group discussions with members of the slaughter house management and abattoir workers as well as in-depth interviews with meat inspectors were used to assess various parameters. …”
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Prerequisites for HACCP in small-scale poultry production por Muchangos, A.

“…To improve prerequisites, Hygiene Management Systems (HMS) and Hygiene Assessment Systems (HAS), using an appropriate audit system tailored to the type of processing (ie formal or informal) was proposed for all three value chains with a focus on critical control points.…”
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Climate analogues: finding tomorrow’s agriculture today por Harvey, Blane, Ensor, Jonathan, Carlile, Liz, Garside, Ben, Patterson, Zachary, Naess, Lars Otto

“…Lead institution: CIAT and CCAFS CIAT is an agricultural research institution. It focus on scientific solutions to hunger in the tropics, believing that eco-efficient agriculture—developing sustainable methods of food production—is the best way to eradicate hunger and improve livelihoods in the region. …”
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Small-scale irrigation: is this the future? por Facon, T., Mukherji, Aditi

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Mangroves of the Mekong: annual mapping of the status and changes of the world's mangroves. [Abstract only]. por Rebelo, Lisa-Maria

“…Existing assessments of mangrove dynamics have typically focused on a limited number of discrete locations at fine detail using a variety of data types, and have not been documented and presented holistically. …”
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Mitigating the effects of hydrologic variability in Ethiopia: an assessment of investments in agricultural and transportation infrastructure, energy and hydroclimatic forecasting por Block, Paul J.

“…This is accomplished by identifying interventions both aimed at managing hydrologic variabil- ity, and at decreasing the vulnerability of the economy to potential shocks. The areas of focus include increased infrastructure for agricultural irrigation and roads, large-scale hydropower generation, and a precipitation forecast model. …”
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Poverty impacts of agricultural water management technologies in Ethiopia por Hagos, Fitsum, Jayasinghe, Gayathree, Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele, Loulseged, Makonnen, Yilma, Aster Denekew

“…Despite these huge investments, their impact remains hardly understood. The main focus of this paper was to explore whether access to selected AWMTs, such as deep and shallow wells, ponds, river diversions and small dams, has led to a significant reduction in poverty and, if they did so, to identify which technologies have higher impacts. …”
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Variable grain legume yields, responses to phosphorus and rotational effects on maize across soil fertility gradients on African smallholder farms por Zingore, Shamie, Murwira, Herbert K., Delve, Robert J., Giller, Kenneth E.

“…For smallholder farmers to maximise benefits from legume production they need to focus attention on the more fertile plots, although production should be optimized in relation to maize. …”
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Aflatoxin contamination of milk and dairy feeds in the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethiopia por Gizachew, D., Szonyi, Barbara, Tegegne, Azage, Hanson, Jean, Grace, Delia

“…These results suggest that risk mitigation should focus on noug cake to effectively reduce aflatoxin contamination in peri-urban dairy value chains in Ethiopia. …”
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How do intrahousehold dynamics change when assets are transferred to women? Evidence from BRAC’s Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction—Targeting the Ultra Poor program in... por Das, Narayan C., Yasmin, Rabeya, Ara, Jinnat, Kamruzzaman, Md., Davis, Peter, Behrman, Julia A., Roy, Shalini, Quisumbing, Agnes R.

“…In this paper, we examine intrahousehold impacts using mixed methods. We focus on the Specially Targeted Ultra-Poor(STUP) component of the program, which targets households selected following a randomized controlled trial design. …”
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The role of dairy cooperatives in stimulating innovation and market oriented smallholders development: the case of Ada’a dairy cooperative, Central Ethiopia por Tefera, E.

“…This was supplemented by information from focused group discussion with dairy producers, board members of the cooperative and key informants. …”
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Reducing surface and subsurface water flow effect on gullies through low cost measures [Abstract only] por Addisie, Meseret B., Ayele, Getaneh K., Gessesse, A.A., Tilahun, Seifu A., Zegeye, Assefa D., Moges, M., Schmitter, Petra S., Langendoen, E.J., Steenhuis, Tammo S.

“…Though soil properties, ground cover, gully morphology had small contribution for the gully development; water fall effect at the head of the gully and elevated water table depth at both heads and banks played the key role. Therefore the study focused on reducing the water fall and elevated water table effect by applying two low cost gully control approaches. …”
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Donor demands and uses for evidence of research impact - the case of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) por Raitzer, David A., Winkel, Klaus

“…These audiences also appear to demand epIA of a broader range of research activities, as “comprehensiveness of coverage” received 2 relatively low ratings. Finally, a greater focus on poverty-related metrics and the distribution of assessed benefits was demanded by a large proportion of interviewees. …”
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The role of gender in small scale irrigation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Lume District in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia por Fikirie, K.

“…Key informant interview, focus group discussions and household survey were used to collect primary data. …”
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Microbiological safety of milk and processing and consumption behaviour in pastoral areas in southern Ethiopia por Amenu, K., Szonyi, Barbara, Wieland, Barbara, Grace, Delia

“…Individual semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and observations were used to (1) document milk production and processing practices, (2) assess perception on quality and safety of milk including perceived criteria for good milk, (3) assess awareness on milkborne diseases, and (4) evaluate milk boiling practices. …”
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