Search Results - "Sustainable Agriculture"

Intensification options in cereal-legume production systems generate trade-offs between sustainability pillars for farm households in northern Morocco by El Ansari, Loubna, Chenoune, Roza, Yigezu, Yigezu Atnafe, Komarek, Adam M., Gary, Christian, Belhouchette, Hatem

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Process skills and competency gaps in undergraduate agricultural extension curriculum in Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya by Ukamaka, Mabel Dimelu, von Maltitz, Lindie, Mangheni, Margaret Najjingo, Suvedi, Murari, Agwu, Ekwe Agwu, Chanza, Charity, Sasidhar, P. V. K., Oywaya-Nkurumwa, Anges, Ifeonu, Chidimma Frances, Davis, Kristin E., Anugwa, Ifeoma Quinette, Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda, Tchuwa, Frank, Elapata, Maheshwari S.

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Food systems for healthier diets in Ethiopia: Toward a research agenda by Gebru, Mestawet, Remans, Roseline, Brouwer, Inge D., Baye, Kaleab, Melesse, Mequanint B., Covic, Namukolo M., Habtamu, Fekadu, Abay, Alem Hadera, Hailu, Tesfaye, Hirvonen, Kalle, Kassaye, Tarik, Kennedy, Gina, Lachat, Carl, Lemma, Ferew, McDermott, John, Minten, Bart, Moges, Tibebu, Reta, Fidaku, Tadesse, Eneye, Taye, Tamene, Truebswasser, Ursula, Vandenberg, Marrit

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IPGRI in sub-Saharan Africa: Regional report - SSA 1999-2000 by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…More and more, however, it is being recognized that indigenous African farming systems, practices, crops and varieties are finely tuned to prevailing ecological conditions and must largely form the basis of sustainable agricultural development. SSA subsistence farmers are mainly women, who produce more than 75% of the household food through field cropping and home gardening. …”
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Impact and adoption of drought tolerant maize varieties and interrelated agricultural technologies on rural households productivity and welfare by Oyetunde-Usman, Z.

“…Despite these efforts, low adoption continues to be a huge problem and a clog to meeting sustainable agricultural development goals. This research contributes to the large debate on adoption determinants and impacts with a specific focus on Drought Tolerant Maize technology by the better understanding interrelation of DTMVs with other agricultural technology adopted by maize farm households, the adoption intensity, the joint adoption impact with complementary smart agricultural practices and how farmers perceived DTMVs attributes influences their adoption decisions. …”
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Exploring opportunities for scaling of sustainable intensification interventions through farmer engagement and positive deviance approach a case for Basona Worena by Andreas, Daan

“…Ultimately, the research adds to the ongoing endeavours of enhancing sustainable agricultural practices, addressing obstacles, and facilitating the scaling of sustainable intensification interventions in the Basona Worena district and comparable regions.…”
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Interactive effects of tillage systems and nitrogen fertilizer rates on the performance of mustard-boro-aman rice cropping systems under conservation agriculture practices by Salahin, Nazmus, Alam, Md. Khairul, Shil, Nirmal Chandra, Mondol, Abu Taher Mohammad Anwarul Islam, Alam, Md. Jahangir, Kobeasy, Mohamed I., Gaber, Ahmed, Ahmed, Sharif

“…In intensive crop production systems, sustainable agricultural development strives to find the balance between productivity and environmental impact. …”
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Ethiopian Gender Strategy: Building equitable climate-resilient African bean and insect sectors by Miruts, Fitsum, Tsegaye, Dagmawit, Genanew, Tigist, Ketema, Dessalegn, Ouya, Frederick, Lutomia, Cosmas, Nchanji, Eileen

“…The Building Equitable Climate-Resilient African Bean and Insect Sectors (BRAINS) project is facilitating sustainable agricultural change throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. …”
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Participatory agricultural development in practice by Isgren, Ellinor

“…The overarching aim is to explore the challenges involved in implementing the Nnindye project which can affect its capacity to generate sustained agricultural development, and what lessons can be learned that might be applicable to future projects in similar settings. …”
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Synergy Between Microbial Inoculants and Mineral Fertilization to Enhance the Yield and Nutritional Quality of Maize on the Peruvian Coast by López Montañez, Ruth, Calero Rios, Emilee Nahomi, Quispe Matos , Kenyi Rolando, Huasasquiche Sarmiento, Lucero, Lastra Paucar, Sphyros Roomel, La Torre , Braulio, Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi

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How land allocation and technology innovation affect the sustainability of agriculture in Argentina Pampas: an expanded life cycle analysis by Rotolo, Gloria Claudia, Montico, Sergio, Francis, C.A., Ulgiati, Sergio

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Contribución de Acacia pennatula (carbón) a la productividad agroforestal sostenible de la Reserva Natural Miraflor-Moropotente, Estelí, Nicaragua by Nieto, Hernán, Somarriba, Eduardo, Gómez, Manuel

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Status of livestock research and Development in the highlands of Ethiopia by Sileshi, Z., Tsegahun, A., Yami, A., Tegegne, Azage

“…The current challenge of sustaining agricultural productivity to meet the exigencies of the next century is complex and multifaceted. …”
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Finanzas verdes: los bonos temáticos como instrumento de financiamiento para el sector agropecuario by Palomba, Camila

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Geography, livelihoods and rural poverty in Honduras: An empirical analysis using an asset-base approach by Jansen, Hans G. P., Siegel, Paul B., Alwang, Jeffrey, Pichón, Francisco

“…Strategic actions and investments involving food security, security and access to land and forests, infrastructure provision, improved natural resource management, non-agricultural rural employment and migration are needed to achieve broad-based and sustainable agricultural growth and reduced rural poverty. …”
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Using digital tools for a sustainable transition in small- scale livestock farming in Brazil: Results from workshops with local action partners by Oliviera, Denis, Laurens, Violaine, Pereira, Mariana

“…As an open application available to any user with the Android operating system, Solis can also be accessed by other stakeholders interested in exchanging knowledge and techniques for more sustainable agricultural production. In this way, Solis serves as a valuable tool for promoting the ongoing exchange of information among small producers, researchers, policymakers, decision-makers, market agents, expand outreach of technical assistance, and support the transition from a traditional bottom-up approach to a more interactive, two-way communication model with farmers. …”
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Measuring agricultural biodiversity for sustainable food systems by Remans, R., Villani, C., Jones, S., Smith, A., Laporte, Marie-Angélique, Estrada-Carmona, Natalia, Arnaud, Elizabeth, Dulloo, Mohammad Ehsan, China, R.

“…From smallholder farmers to multinational companies, food producers are becoming increasingly important in conserving genetic resources and adopting sustainable agricultural practices. Consumers need to become more aware of the impact of their food choices on the planet and their role in preserving the environment.What actions do we need to put in place to make change happen? …”
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Agroecological mango business models in Kenya: A report of the assessment of the mango business models in Makueni Agroecological Living Landscapes (ALLs), Kenya by Chege, Christine G. Kiria, Onyango, Kevin, Bolo, Peter, Ndiwa, Aurillia M., Wanyama, Rosina

“…The thriving mango industry in Makueni County not only generates income for the value chain actors but also addresses food security, creates employment, and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. However, this commodity is affected by challenges involving market access, post-harvest losses and quality issues. …”
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Aligning Potato Breeding Goals with Citizen Priorities: Insights from Tricot Approach in Nigeria by Sharma, K., Atieno, E., Mugo, J., Sousa, Kauê de, Etten, Jacob van, Nyawade, S.

“…By integrating participatory research with feedback from diverse value chain actors—whether directly or through the farmers, the Tricot approach offers a scalable model for sustainable agricultural development, ultimately accelerating variety adoption across developing countries. …”
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Resultados del pilotaje de un producto financiero para prácticas agronómicas resilientes y sostenibles dirigidas a agricultores en Guatemala. Caso crédito pecuario con Fundación Gé... by YAPU Solutions GmbH, Fundación Génesis Empresarial, International Center for Tropical Agriculture

“…This pilot project, carried out between May and October 2024 under the CGIAR Livestock and Climate Initiative, aimed to promote sustainable agricultural practices through a specialized credit product. …”
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