Search Results - "Humanism"

Feed and nutrition research for development and feed technology entry point in the smallholder poultry systems by Essien, E., Goromela, E.H., Olukosi, A.O., Sonaiya, Emmanuel B., Dessie, Tadelle

“…Research for development (R4D) approaches have focused on quantitative assessment and nutrient evaluation of SFRB; strategies to optimize the use of SFRB by smallholder poultry production systems in Africa; evaluation of alternative ingredients that are less competitive with humans but abundantly available in local areas or regions for adoption by market driven community feed resource centers; farmers perceptions on the use of non-conventional animal protein sources for scavenging chickens (e.g. insects and worms); effects of alternative ingredients for supplementary feed on growth, carcass yield and egg production in order to answer the growing need of more productive chicken breeds that are increasingly coming into the SHP system. …”
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Introduction to crop wild relatives by Volk, Gayle M., Khoury, Colin K., Greene, Stephanie L., Byrne, Patrick

“…Food production has advanced from the original form where humans gathered food from the wild, to cultivation and selection of wild plants (landraces), and further to modern-day plant breeding of new varieties and cultivars with high quality, yields, and resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses. …”
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Aspirations undone: hydropower and the (re) shaping of livelihood pathways in northern Laos by Suhardiman, Diana, Rigg, J.

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Predictable patterns of unsustainable intensification by Rietveld, Anne M., Groot, Jeroen C.J., Burg, Margreet van der

“…In our approach we considered five dimensions of sustainability: economic, agricultural productivity, environment, social and human. We compared farming systems in 1998 and 2018 and integrated a gender lens. …”
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Fodder development in sub-Saharan Africa: An introduction by Boote, K.J., Adesogan, Adegbola T., Balehegn, M., Duncan, Alan J., Muir, J.P., Dubeux, J.C.B., Ríos, E.F.

“…Livestock systems play a key role in the sustainability and livelihood of sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). The human population in SSA is rapidly increasing, resulting in steady growth in the demand for animal‐sourced foods (ASF). …”
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Rabies vaccination in dogs in Laos: Owner knowledge and serological status of dogs by Velander, L., Fogelberg, J., Putthana, V., Keosengthong, A., Lindahl, Johanna F.

“…Rabies is an infectious disease which is virtually 100% fatal. Humans are most often infected through the bite of an infected dog, and most cases could be prevented by vaccinating dogs. …”
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Viruses of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: a review with prospects for biological control by Hussain, A.G., Wennmann, J., Goergen, Georg E., Bryon, A., Ros, V.I.D.

“…Since there is a risk of resistance development against pesticides in addition to the negative environmental and human health impacts, other effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient control alternatives are desired. …”
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Food systems, food safety and health by Grace, Delia

“…As a trained veterinarian and epidemiologist, she brings a special expertise on the interconnectedness of animal health, human health and eco-health to her work. A focus of her work is improving food safety in informal markets in developing countries. …”
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A high-resolution assessment on global nitrogen flows in cropland by Liu, J., You, Liangzhi, Amini, M., Obersteiner, Michael, Herrero, Mario, Zehnder, A.J.B., Yang, H.

“…Crop production is the single largest cause of human alteration of the global nitrogen cycle. We present a comprehensive assessment of global nitrogen flows in cropland for the year 2000 with a spatial resolution of 5 arc-minutes. …”
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Engaging with stakeholders for initiating agroecological transition in Living Landscapes: Six guiding principles by Triomphe, Bernard, Bergamini, Nadia, Fuchs, Lisa Elena

“…Indeed, differences in the current state, trajectory, and human resources in terms of advancing agroecology and implementing multistakeholder approaches in each country need to be considered. …”
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The role of seafood in sustainable diets by Koehn, Zachary, Allison, Edward H., Golden, Christopher, Hilborn, Ray

“…Recent discussions of healthy and sustainable diets encourage increased consumption of plants and decreased consumption of animal-source foods (ASFs) for both human and environmental health. Seafood is often peripheral in these discussions. …”
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Report on Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Dry Areas: Morocco case study by Moussadek, Rachid, Iaaich, Hamza

“…The world's climate continues to change at rates that are projected to be unprecedented in recent human history. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports suggest a global increase in average surface temperature between 1.4 and 5.8°C from 2000 to 2100. …”
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Porcine Rotaviruses: Epidemiology, Immune Responses and Control Strategies by Vlasova, Anastasia N., Amimo, Joshua O., Saif, Linda J.

“…An improved understanding of the above parameters may lead to the development of more optimal strategies to manage RV diarrheal disease in swine and humans.…”
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Forest landscape restoration: A comparison of two participatory approaches by Colfer, C.J.P., Prabhu, R.

“…CIFOR’s version of SFM included equal parts forestry, ecology and human well-being, and in this case focused on the community level. …”
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Gender and socially inclusive WASH in Nepal: moving beyond “technical fixes” by Khadka, Manohara, Joshi, Deepa, Uprety, Labisha, Shrestha, Gitta

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Nematode problems in tuber crops and their sustainable management by Kolombia, Y.A., Fabiyi, O.A.

“…Around 45% of R&T crop production is used for human consumption, with the remaining 55% going to either the production of animal feed or industrial processing that results in products such as starch, distilled spirits, and a variety of other minor products. …”
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Chapter 2. Screening and use of nutritional and health-related benefits of the main crops by Ibba, Maria Itria, Palacios-Rojas, Natalia, Rosales-Nolasco, Aldo

“…Wheat, maize, rice, and barley play a critical role in the human diet, contributing to most of the calories and protein intake worldwide. …”
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Cactus Pear: A Multipurpose Crop and Resilient Feed Source in Dry Environments by Hassan, Sawsan, Louhaichi, Mounir

“…This plant, with its adaptability and high water content, offers valuable products for both livestock fodder and human food, contributing to water-scarce regions. …”
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The Community-Based Restoration Monitoring System (CBRMS): A guide to using CBRMS in peatland restoration monitoring by Okarda, B., Basuki, I., Baral, H.

“…Restoration monitoring does pose challenges and frequently faces constraints, including limited funds and human resources. Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring systems are available for doing so, but their coverage is limited, and they are unable to show restoration impacts on a local scale. …”
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An ex ante economic and policy analysis of biotechnology research for livestock disease resistance: Trypanosomosis in Africa by Falconi, César A., Omamo, Steven Were, d'Ieteren, Guy

“…However, these returns hinge on maintaining current levels of human resource allocations and strategic but relatively small capital investments. …”
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