Search Results - "Sustainable Agriculture"

Deforestation Dynamics in Peru. A Comprehensive Review of Land Use, Food Systems, and Socio-Economic Drivers by Cruz, M., Pradel, W., Juarez, H., Hualla, V., Suarez, V.

“…Effective management strategies must consider the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of these challenges. Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving forest governance, empowering local communities, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders are crucial steps to protecting Peru’s natural resources. …”
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Farm-managers or unpaid laborers? Women farmers in male-headed households of Central India by Krishna, Vijesh V., Khed, Vijayalaxmi D., Gartaula, Hom Nath, Badstue, Lone

“…By recognizing and promoting women’s participation in decision-making processes, AR&D programs can foster inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.…”
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Identifying, Prioritizing and Bundling Innovations: Empowering Women as Partners and Drivers of Climate Change Solution by Mukhopadhyay, Prama, Puskur, Ranjitha, Chadha, Deepali, Ketema, Dessalegn Molla, Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu, Nchanji, Eileen, Gartaula, Hom N.

“…Recent studies reveal that many sustainable agricultural technologies remain out of the reach of women, especially those from most marginalized communities, not only due to prevalent gendered social norms but also because women are not considered a ‘target group’ while designing these technologies (Nelson and Huyer 2016; Terefe and Williams 2021). …”
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Fruit and Non-Starchy Vegetable Acquisition and Supply in Solomon Islands: Identifying Opportunities for Improved Food System Outcomes by Farrell, Penny, Sharp, Michael, Reeve, Erica, Brewer, Tom, Farmery, Anna, Wate, Jillian Tutuo, Bogard, Jessica, Kanamoli, Samson, Thow, Anne

“…Integrated with our analysis of policy, these revealed several opportunities, including improving affordability of this healthy commodity, enhancing livelihood equitability of supply chains, and strengthening environmentally sustainable agricultural practices that support increased production.…”
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Does simultaneous adoption of drought-tolerant maize varieties and organic fertiliser affect productivity and welfare outcomes? evidence from rural Nigeria by Oyetunde-Usman, Z., Shee, A., Abdoulaye, T.

“…This study underlines the significance of the joint adoption of DTMVs and manure application on rural farmers' productivity and welfare and a substantial contribution to achieving sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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Peru: Agricultural R&D indicators factsheet by Stads, Gert-Jan, de los Santos, Luis

“…It is important that the advances made during the PNIA years are not eroded in the absence of viable mechanism to sustain agricultural R&D and innovation on the long run. …”
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Seeding the future: Accelerating seed system development in Bangladesh by Naher, Firdousi, Spielman, David J.

“…Evidence accumulated from many developing countries during the past 50 years has demonstrated that yield-enhancing cultivars are vital inputs to sustained agricultural productivity growth, particularly in land-scarce countries where yield growth can only be achieved through intensification (Evenson and Gollin 2003). …”
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Cost-centric innovations to address water-agriculture nexus challenges in Egypt: research status analysis by Brouziyne, Youssef, Eldeeb, E., Abdoun, R., Attar, O., Moumane, I., El Bergui, O., Benaly, M. A., El Bakali, I., Ali, A. A., Ez-zaouy, Y., Abouabdillah, A., Harbouze, R., Haida, S., Benaabidate, L.

“…The proposed solutions can help improve water use efficiency, increase crop yields, reduce the cost of irrigation, improve the quality of irrigation water, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The economic analyses and feasibility studies presented in these papers provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in making informed decisions about water use and agricultural practices.…”
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How could agricultural land systems contribute to raise food production under global change? by Wu, Wen-Bin, Yu, Qiang-Yi, Verburg, Peter H., You, Liangzhi, Yang, Peng, Tang, Hua-Jun

“…Solutions to produce more food with fewer resources while minimizing adverse environmental and ecological consequences require sustainable agricultural land use practices as supplementary to advanced biotechnology and agronomy. …”
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Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater Ahafo-Ano, Ashanti region... by Dzepe, D., Osae, M.Y., Asabre, J.O., Twumasi, A., Ofori, E.S.K., Atampugre, G., Abdoulaye, T., Asiedu, R., Djouaka, R.

“…Using a structured questionnaire and volunteer farmers (N = 595), we investigated the potential for adoption of BSF larvae composting technology for sustainable agricultural waste management in Greater Ahafo-Ano. …”
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Towards a Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Barley Breeding in Ethiopia: Integrating Gender-Specific Preferences by Najjar, Dina, Tsige Abebe, Meseret, Oueslati, Dorsaf, Zeleke, Muluken, M. Oumer, Ali, Sanchez-Garcia, Miguel, Frija, Aymen, Wamatu, Jane

“…Our study highlights the importance of incorporating women’s preferences into breeding programs to improve adoption, and benefits, and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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Gender and breeding in tropical forages: A literature review by Pazos Cardenas, Mateo, Triana Ángel, Natalia, Burkart, Stefan

“…The integration of gender analysis into plant breeding represents a crucial step towards achieving more equitable and sustainable agricultural systems. Women are key contributors to agriculture and livestock industries, yet their work is often overlooked and poorly compensated. …”
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Developing evidence for agricultural and rural development policies and strategies in Nigeria by Salau, Sheu

“…This renewed commitment paved the way for the Agricultural Support Facility Project (APSF), which seeks to, among other things, create an environment and produce evidence on specific policy issues facing the Nigerian agricultural sector that allows for a more inclusive design and implementation of evidence-based, pro-poor, gender sensitive, and environmentally sustainable agricultural and rural development policies and strategies in Nigeria. …”
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Strengthening women's empowerment and inclusion in the Living Lab for People (LL4P) in Kenya and Colombia by Ewell, Hanna, Vanegas, Martha, Mwambi, Diana, Omondi, David, Rietveld, Anne

“…The report concludes that expanding support for training, resources, and gender-equitable decision-making structures will be essential for sustainable agricultural development. These insights aim to inform future LL4P initiatives, contributing to the broader agenda on gender-responsive climate-smart agriculture.…”
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Early Warning and Rapid Response System for Pests and Diseases. An Operational Guide by Michael Osae

“…This handbook serves not only as a guide for implementing the EWRRS-PD but also as a call to action for all stakeholders to commit to proactive measures that ensure sustainable agricultural practices in Ghana. By strengthening our response mechanisms and enhancing communication channels, we can work together towards a more secure and productive agricultural future.…”
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Pearl Millet Germplasm Resources Conservation Status and Their Utilization in Crop Improvement by Vetriventhan, Mani, Kumar, Vinod, Dagunapur, Naresh Reddy, Srinivas, Raja, Jagadeesh, Kommineni, Kanchanapally, Anilkumar, Peerzada, Ovais, Elangovan, M., Singh, Kuldeep

“…By employing appropriate strategies to harness the potential of pearl millet genetic resources, novel diversity can be leveraged to breed climate-resilient and nutrient-dense cultivars that contribute to sustainable agricultural productivity and improved nutrition. …”
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The microbiome of a perennial cereal differs from annual winter wheat only in the root endosphere by Michl, K., Kanasugi, M., Forster, A., Wuggenig, R., Issifu, S., Hrynkiewics, K., Emmerling, C., David, C., Dumont, B., Martensson, L.M., Rasche, F., Berg, G., Cernava, T.

“…Consistent findings across time and space suggest stable mechanisms in microbiota assembly associated with perennial grain cropping, underscoring their potential role in supporting biodiversity within sustainable agricultural systems.…”
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Climate risks, agricultural vulnerabilities and adaptation pathways in Nampula and Zambezia based on field evidence from Mozambique by Mwungu, Chris, Majambo, Gamoyo, Binge, Brenda, Chilambe, Pedro

“…These measures are essential to protect livelihoods and promote sustainable agricultural development amid increasing climate change and variability.…”
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Agronomic and economic efficiency of manure and urea fertilizers use on vertisols in Ethiopian highlands by Erkossa, Teklu, Teklewold, H.

“…Soil fertility depletion is among the major impediments to sustained agricultural productivity especially in the less developed countries because of limited application of fertilizers. …”
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An analysis of power dynamics within innovation platforms for natural resource management by Cullen, Beth, Tucker, Josephine, Snyder, Katherine A., Lema, Zelalem, Duncan, Alan J.

“…Innovation systems thinking is increasingly influencing approaches to sustainable agricultural development in developing world contexts. …”
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