Resultados de búsqueda - "Skepticism"

Key narratives around agroecological transitions. A systematic literature review of the current debate por Mockshell, Jonathan, Omulo, Godfrey, Hidalgo, Francisco, Quintero, Marcela, Ritter, Thea, Orjuela, Guillermo, Place, Frank

“…Perspectives are framed around three narratives labeled “supportive,” “skeptical,” and “pragmatic.” These narratives are articulated across sub-narratives in six highly debated areas: (1)initial transition costs, (2) input use and supply chain systems, (3) yield potential, (4) labor, (5) scalability, and (6) market access. …”
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Payments for environmental services: some nuts and bolts por Wunder, Sven

“…Some pilot PES exist in the tropics, but many field practitioners and prospective service buyers and sellers remain skeptical about the concept. This paper aims to help demystify PES for non-economists, starting with a simple and coherent definition of the term. …”
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Unleashing the power of mechanization por Diao, Xinshen, Cossar, Frances, Houssou, Nazaire, Kolavalli, Shashidhara

“…However, policymakers often are skeptical of the role played by the private sector in providing mechanization services and worry that supplyside issues may be constraining its uptake, especially amongst smaller-sized farms. …”
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Navigating the politics and processes of food systems transformation: Guidance from a holistic framework por Béné, Christophe, Abdulai, Abdul-Rahim

“…But lack of guidance on how to do so in a comprehensive and integrated manner has left many actors uncertain, skeptical, or even low-spirited about the prospects of delivering such an ambitious task. …”
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Improved performance of agriculture in Africa South of the Sahara: Taking off or bouncing back? por Nin-Pratt, Alejandro, Johnson, Michael E., Yu, Bingxin

“…The improved performance of the agricultural sector in Africa south of the Sahara during the most recent decade (2000–2010) has raised questions about the drivers behind the growth. Skeptics argue that rising commodity prices, as world markets experience a commodity boom, are the main cause of the agricultural growth. …”
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Livestock Keepers’ Attitudes: Keystone of Effective Community-Based Breeding Programs por Zoma-Traoré, Bienvenue, Probst, Lorenz, Ouédraogo-Koné, Salifou, Soudré, Albert, Ouédraogo, Dominique, Yougbaré, Bernadette, Traoré, Amadou, Khayatzadeh, Negar, Mészáros, Gábor, Burger, Pamela Anna, Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Sölkner, Johann, Wurzinger, Maria, Martin Collado, Daniel

“…Farmers generally agreed that performance was more important than animal appearance, and most of them were willing to cooperate with breeders’ associations but were skeptical about sharing their bulls with other farmers. …”
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Socio-cultural determinants of on-farm policies and Innovation adoption in Ghana por Ofosu-ampong, Kingsley, Yaovi Comlan, Rene, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Abera, Wuletawu, Yeboah, Patricia Amankwaa, Masoud, Jalaludeen

“…The findings also suggest that investment in both demonstration programs and longitudinal research could significantly increase innovation adoption rates, particularly when results are communicated in ways that build trust among more skeptical agricultural stakeholders. The hierarchical regression analysis results show that the adoption of on-farm policies and innovations is primarily shaped by farmers’ attitudes and beliefs, supported by the strength of their social networks, and reinforced by incentives and risk-buffering mechanisms. …”
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Socio-cultural determinants of on-farm policies and innovation adoption in Ghana por Ofosu-Ampong, Kingsley, Yaovi Comlan, Rene, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Yeboah, Patricia Amankwaa, Masoud, Jalaludeen, Abera, Wuletawu

“…The findings also suggest that investment in both demonstration programs and longitudinal research could significantly increase innovation adoption rates, particularly when results are communicated in ways that build trust among more skeptical agricultural stakeholders. The hierarchical regression analysis results show that the adoption of on-farm policies and innovations is primarily shaped by farmers’ attitudes and beliefs, supported by the strength of their social networks, and reinforced by incentives and risk-buffering mechanisms. …”
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Kastrering av smågris por Bergwall, Lisa

“…This leads to lower concentrations of luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which results in a delayed sexual maturation. Some consumers are skeptical about this approach, as they proved to be concerned about the remnants of the vaccine in the meat. …”
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Predators and losses of farm animals por Lundsten, Joakim, Rapp, Edvin

“…Many authors have been skeptical towards the efficiency of bounties, and there many potential flaws like fraud. …”
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Beyond the passbook relationship: Assessing preferences for contracts among cotton and tea farmers and companies in Malawi por Ochieng, Dennis O.

“…Consequently, buyers are skeptical of farmers’ ability to produce quality products while farmers are distrustful of buyers’ grading systems. …”
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Understanding Farmer Information Ecosystems in Kenya: Insights on Access, Trust, Digital Channels, and AI-Assisted Advisory Evaluation across Kiambu, Kakamega, Meru, and Nakuru Cou... por Nganga, Kevin Gitau, Grossi, Amanda, Wanjau, Agnes Njambi, Gamoyo, Majambo Jarumani, Otieno, Felix Owino, Koech, Grace Jerotich, Giraldo Mendez, Diana Carolina, Ghosh, Aniruddha, Kirwa, Lilian, Ngotho, Elias

“…Furthermore, while the AI advice was often clear, farmers were skeptical about the credibility of the source, particularly when delivered via SMS or other digital platforms. …”
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Hansenula anomala versus Meyerozyma guilliermondii in inhibition of Enterobacteriaceae and evaluation of maize storages in Cameroon por Hedman, Oleana

“…Farmers in NB were all open to try a new storage system whereas the farmers in D were more skeptical and had a lot of practical questions about the system. …”

Vitamin A rich banana adoption in Cibitoke and Gitega, Burundi- a field diagnostic study por Ocimati, Walter, Bizoza, Saidi, Nduwimana, Innocent, Iradukunda, Francois, Blomme, Guy, Ekesa, Beatrice

“…For example, some farmers were skeptical of the small macro-propagated plantlets as they were used to using suckers, and as such failed to plant them. …”
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Röjning på snö och röjning på barmark : effekter på produktivitet och kvarvarande bestånd por Sahlén, Johanna

“…The results showed that: •no significant difference in time consumption, between PCT on snowy ground and PCT on ground with no snow, was found •the point of time for PCT did not affect the stand density after PCT •there was an interaction effect between workers and stand density; one of the workers was faster at a low stand density and the other was faster at a high stand density •stand density as well as worker and stand (structure) affected the time consumption •the mean diameter of the cut trees did not significantly affect the time consumption •in a comparison between SLA's performance prediction for motor-manual PCT and the workers time consumption did the performance prediction give a lower time consumption •the workers, who from the beginning were skeptic to perform PCT under snow conditions, afterwards changed their opinion and became more positive.…”

En studie av miljöcertifieringssystem och fastighetsvärderingssystem por Hedeya, Nadia

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