Search Results - "Socioeconomics"

A trans-disciplinary study on the health risks of cryptosporidiosis from dairy systems in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya: Study background and farming system characteristics by Kang'ethe, Erastus K., Kimani, V.N., McDermott, B., Grace, Delia, Lang'at, A.K., Kiragu, M.W., Karanja, N., Njehu, A.N., Randolph, Thomas F., Mbugua, G., Irungu, T.W., Ombutu, P.

“…In the project a trans-disciplinary team addressed epidemiological, socioeconomic, environmental and policy aspects of cryptosporidiosis, an emerging zoonosis. …”
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The global livestock agenda: Opportunities and challenges by Smith, Jimmy W., Grace, Delia, Herrero, Mario, Sones, Keith R.

“…Livestock research has a critical role to play in understanding and providing solutions for such issues spanning the biophysical and socioeconomic trade‐offs in livestock development at multiple scales and the new organizational models needed to facilitate a positive transition of developing‐country livestock sectors.…”
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Romper los ciclos de degradacion de la tierra: estudio de un caso en Ban Lak Sip, Republica Democratica Popular Lao. In SpanishBreaking the cycles of land degradation: a case study... by International Water Management Institute

“…The study used an innovative multi-scale approach to analyze local land degradation in relation to Laos? broader socioeconomic and political environment. This showed that new policies had created an artificial shortage of land?…”
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Hydropower and irrigation development: implications for water resources in the Nam Ngum River of the Mekong Basin. [Abstract only]. by Lacombe, Guillaume, Douangsavanh, Somphasith, Baker, J., Hoanh, Chu Thai, Bartlett, R., Phongpachith, C., Jeuland, M.

“…Beyond the effects on water resources, there are a number of other impacts on fisheries, sediment, biodiversity, ecosystems, and population resettlement that should be considered in order to better understand the environmental and socioeconomic costs and benefits of these hydropower dams.…”
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Risk management and communication in informal dairy sector in Côte d’Ivoire: Options for sustainable livelihoods by Traoré, S., Gboko, T., Sanhoua, A., Kirioua, J., Dao, D., Jans, C., Hattendorf, J., Meile, L., Lacroix, C., Bonfoh, Bassirou

“…Sii-produced bacteriocin and fermentation activity could contribute to the suppression of pathogens and possibly mitigate socioeconomic and health risks. However, Sii as member of Streptococcus bovis group was associated with human and animal infections. …”
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Sustainable milk and beef production in Nicaragua: actions and opportunities for an inclusive value chain by Hoek, Rein van der, Mena Urbina, Martin A., Corrales, Roldan, Mora Benard, María Alejandra, Boekhorst, Jeanne, Ojango, Julie M.K.

“…This concept addresses sustainable intensification in three ways: socioeconomic – market opportunities and policy application; ecological – improved farm and natural resource management practices; and genetic – improved forage cultivars. …”
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Does crop diversity contribute to dietary diversity? evidence from integration of vegetables into maize‑based farming systems by Rajendran, S., Afari-Sefa, Victor, Shee, Apurba, Bocher, T., Bekunda, Mateete A., Dominick, I., Lukumay, Philipo J.

“…It is much more critical and significant to increase the revenue generated from diversified crops along with other socioeconomic endowment and behavioral characteristics of farm households. …”
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Consumer preference for bean attributes: a study in Kiambu county, Kenya by Gitonga, Hannah W.

“…The two were chosen because of their high population, diverse socioeconomic characteristics of residents since the two districts had both rural and urban living setups. …”
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Unearthing unevenness of potato seed networks in the high Andes: a comparison of distinct cultivar groups and farmer types following seasons with and without acute stress by Arce, Alejandra, Haan, Stef de, Burra, Dharani Dhar, Ccanto, Raul I.

“…The survey consisted of ten sections: (i) socioeconomic data; (ii) cropping season; iii) cultivar-level procurement; iv) seed volumes; v) specific seed sources and sinks; vi) social relationship to providers and clients; vii) seed transaction types; viii) place (s) of seed transaction; ix) seed destination/origin; x) quality guarantee of seed (including certification). …”
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Future of plant virus disease research in subSaharan African agriculture by Hughes, J., Naidu , R., Shoyinka, S.A.

“…In recent years, uncertainties for agriculture in the global economy, as well as domestic socioeconomic and political environments, have greatly affected the viability of research institutions in SSA. …”
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Characterization and typification of small-scale goat production systems in the highlands of southeast Peru by Palomino Guerrera, Walter, Godoy Padilla, David, Huaripaucar Huancahuari, Joseen, Sessarego Dávila, Emmanuel, Trillo Zárate, Fritz, Cruz Luis, Juancarlos

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Factores que influyen en las decisiones de los productores agropecuarios para la adopción de prácticas de conservación de suelo y agua y su relación con la pobreza en las microcuen... by Martínez Cano, Abner R.

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Análisis organizacional e institucional de la gestión del agua para consumo humano en las microcuencas Buenavista y Esquichá, cuenca del río Coatán, México-Guatemala by Zury Rojas, W.A.

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Análisis de vulnerabilidad de fuentes de agua de consumo humano y de las zonas potenciales de recarga hídrica en la microcuenca La Concordia, Jinotega, Nicaragua by Castro Brenes, J.E.

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Análisis organizacional e institucional de la gestión del agua para consumo humano en las microcuencas Buenavista y Esquichá, cuenca del río Coatán, México-Guatemala by Zury Rojas, Willam A.

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Impacto socioeconómico y ambiental de la certificación orgánica-comercio justo de café (Coffea arabica) en la Región Frailesca, Chiapas, México by Aguilar Ruiz, Julio A.

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Condiciones para la implementación del enfoque de cogestión de cuencas en la parte alta de la subcuenca del río Viejo, Nicaragua by Bucardo Hernández, Elías Manolo, Jiménez Otárola, Francisco

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Conocimiento local sobre la quema en sistemas silvopastoriles de El Petén, Guatemala by Colón, Patricia, Benjamín, Tamara, Piniero, Maricel, Aguilar Stoen, Mariel, Pezo Quevedo, Danilo

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Evaluación de la amenaza y vulnerabilidad a inundaciones en la microcuenca La Soledad, Valle de Angeles, Honduras by Rivera Torres, Lisandro, Solís, Hernán, Jiménez Otárola, Francisco, Faustino, Jorge

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Sistemas agroforestales en áreas de recarga de agua para consumo humano en la cuenca alta del río Bobo, Colombia. 1. Sistemas agroforestales con potencial hidroecológico y socioeco... by Vela Enríquez, María E., Jiménez Otárola, Francisco

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