Resultados de búsqueda - "Sustainable Agriculture"

Succeeding as a young agripreneur - Pacific youth speak out por Dietershagen, Jana

“…In the Pacific islands, where the population is expected to double by 2050, there is an urgent need for youth to become entrepreneurial and creative risk-takers to help develop innovative, and environmentally sustainable, agricultural economies. But, although more than half of the South Pacific population (10 million) is under 25 years-old, these young people are experiencing problems in entering both formal and informal labour markets. …”
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Dynamic Agricultural Household Bio-Economic Simulator (DAHBSIM) model description por Flichman, Guillermo, Belhouchette, Hatem, Komarek, Adam M., Drogue, Sophie, Hawkins, James, Chenoune, Roza, Haile, Beliyou, Roberts, Cleophelia, Msangi, Siwa

“…DAHBSIM is a dynamic, bio-economic model of agricultural households that was designed to be applied to a rural, developing country-setting, for the purpose of addressing questions around the biophysical constraints to on-farm agricultural productivity, and the whole-farm implications of alternative strategies to sustainable agricultural intensification. The model links socio-economic and biophysical aspects, in order to better illustrate the environmental and human welfare implications of different agricultural production practices, as they are influenced by policy-driven changes in prices of inputs or outputs, or by changes in the physical environment.…”
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Political economy of agricultural producer support in Malawi: An econometric test of determinants of producer protection in the maize sector por Phiri, Horace, Edriss, Abdi Khalil

“…Malawi has struggled to achieve sustained agricultural growth over the last four decades. …”
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Bailout with white revolution or sink deeper?: groundwater depletion and impacts in the Moga District of Punjab, India por Amarasinghe, Upali A., Smakhtin, Vladimir U., Sharma, Bharat R., Eriyagama, Nishadi

“…The groundwater depletion is so critical that diversifying agriculture is the only way forward for sustainable agricultural growth. Reducing the rice area and intensifying milk production will be a win-win situation for both the farmers and the area reeling with a groundwater crisis.…”
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Sustainable Amazonian Landscapes Project por Quintero, Marcela, Castañeda Álvarez, Nora P., Sachet, Erwan, Tello Dagua, Jhon Jairo, Valencia Gómez, Jefferson

“…With the aim of contributing to these commitments, we selected two sites to be our areas of study in the Peruvian and Colombian Amazon: Yurimaguas (Peru) and Caquetá (Colombia), where we will conduct participatory research with national partners and local communities, and implement and assess the benefits of sustainable agricultural systems.…”
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Summary Report of a CGIAR - National Academy of Sciences International Conference on Biotechnology por CGIAR, National Academy of Sciences

“…The conference was intended to broaden public awareness of issues related to biotechnology, and its potential applications to the problems of small farmers and poor consumers and to sustainable agricultural development in developing countries. …”
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Links between carbon, deforestation and conflict in Colombia por Ganzenmüller, Raphael, Castro-Nuñez, Augusto

“…The project “Implementing sustainable agricultural and livestock systems for simultaneous targeting of forest conservation for climate change mitigation (REDD+) and peace-building in Colombia” aims to contribute towards the reduction of landbased GHG emissions, conserving forest, restoration of degraded landscapes and improving rural livelihoods, while stimulating peace-building in rural Colombia. …”
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Assessment of the Current Status of Water Management and Challenges: Implication to the Water Issues of the Irrigation Scheme, Community Fisheries and Community Fish Refuge por Kong, Heng, Sithirith, Mak, Kongkroy, Chay, Sok, Sao, De Silva, Sanjiv, Soth, Sobot, Thavrin, Tim, Keo, Tysor, Hok, Syha

“…The majority rely on multiple water sources such as irrigation canals, rainfed systems, underground water, and lakes to sustain agricultural activities. However, increasing water demand for dry-season rice cultivation, combined with climate-induced stress, exacerbates water shortages, particularly during the peak dry months.…”
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The use of agrochemical inputs in productive and sustainable tropical crop production systems of rice, common beans and maize por Laing, Douglas R.

“…Selected examples of specific agricultural research are discussed to highlight the development of sustainable agricultural production systems. A clear differentiation between plant protectants and fertilizers is provided. …”
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Food sovereignty in sub-Saharan Africa: reality, relevance, and practicality por Mudombi-Rusinamhodzi, G., Rusinamhodzi, Leonard

“…Sustainable agricultural practices are intended to ensure that the land is managed without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, while going further by focusing on improvements on soil and land health. …”
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Risk aversion, impatience, and adoption of conservation agriculture practices among smallholders in Zambia por Simutowe, Esau, Ngoma, Hambulo, Manyanga, Mark, Silva, ‪João Vasco, Baudron, Frédéric, Nyagumbo, Isaiah, Kalala, Kelvin, Habeenzu, Mukwemba, Thierfelder, Christian

“…Sustainable agricultural practices such as conservation agriculture have been promoted in southern Africa for nearly three decades, but their adoption remains low. …”
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development adopts CCAFS' outputs and inputs on its major climate-smart agriculture-related policies and programs por CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Resolution-120, Nationally Determined Contributions(NDC), UNFCCC-SBSTA submissions) and key programs (i.e., New Rural Development Program, National Adaptation Plan in Agriculture(NAPAg), Sustainable Agricultural Transformation, and the Rice Master Plan).…”
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Root development of Urochloa humidicola genotypes in hydroponic system por Mayorga, Mildred, Cardoso, Juan Andrés

“…It is important to determine the potential for the development of deep roots in plant materials adapted to soils with different conditions because they can additionally improve SOC storage and contribute to the implementation of sustainable agricultural systems.…”
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Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia: Technologies, Policies, and Digital Innovation for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Member Countries por Gakhar, Shalini, Sharma, Sheetal, Patwar, Shelly

“…The program served as a strategic initiative to foster sustainable agricultural practices and address the challenges posed by climate change.…”
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Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health: Connecting the Dots por Pandya-Lorch, Rajul, Fritschel, Heidi, Karelina, Zhenya, Yosef, Sivan

“…What kind of changes could maximize agriculture’s contribution to human health and nutrition, and how could improved human health and nutrition contribute to a more productive and sustainable agricultural system?…”
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Food security and climate change: Challenges to 2050 and beyond por Nelson, Gerald C., Rosegrant, Mark W., Palazzo, Amanda, Gray, Ian, Ingersoll, Christina, Robertson, Richard D., Tokgoz, Simla, Zhu, Tingju, Sulser, Timothy B., Ringler, Claudia, Msangi, Siwa, You, Liangzhi

“…A world population approaching 9 billion by 2050 and higher incomes in hitherto poor countries will lead to increased food demand, which means significant challenges to sustainable agricultural production.…”
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Monitoring the agri-food system in Myanmar: Agricultural input retailers – August 2024 survey round por Myanmar Agrifood Program for Strategy and Analysis

“…Given this importance, regular monitoring surveys of input retailers are essential to track sector health, anticipate potential disruptions, and ensure timely support for sustaining agricultural productivity.…”
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Priority mapping: Charting agroecological pathways por Kumar, Gopal, Sikka, Alok, Behera, Abhijit, Malaiappan, Sudharsan

“…India, with 18% of the global population and access to only 2.4% of the world’s land and 4% of renewable water resources, faces immense pressure to adopt resource-efficient and sustainable agricultural practices. This study employs a robust multi-criteria decision-making framework, integrating diverse datasets and stakeholder inputs, to guide the prioritization of agroecological interventions.…”
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Planet-friendly school meals: bridging agrobiodiversity, nutrition & climate change por Hunter, Danny

“…Presented at the CE-SAIN SEARCA Joint International Conference 2024: The Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (SAIN4) and the Third School-plus-Home Gardens and Biodiversity Enhancement and Enterprise (SHGBEE3) Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia, between 19-22 November. …”
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Agriculture for Development 22 por Harding, P

“…Climate change and sustainable agricultural technologies. * Campbell B. Climate change, agriculture and food security: from local action to global agreements. * Naess LO. …”
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