Search Results - "Training programs"

Policies for sustainable development in the hillsides of Honduras: a quantitative livelihoods approach by Jansen, Hans G. P., Pender, John L., Damon, Amy, Wielemaker, Willem, Schipper, Robert A.

“…Investments in physical assets should be directed toward households that pursue livelihood strategies based on off-farm employment or coffee production, while agricultural training programs are best focused on livestock producers.…”
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Evaluating land management options for transitioning to regenerative coffee systems in Kenya by Waswa, Boaz, Rahn, Eric, Ocimati, Walter, Notenbaert, An, Ogutu, Francis, Mutegi, Judy

“…These results offer valuable insights for designing training programs, financial support, and government policies critical for transitioning coffee farmers to regenerative coffee systems. …”
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Barriers to the Adoption of Climate-Smart Dry Direct-Seeded Rice Systems in Bangladesh by Ahmed, Sharif, Bhandari, Humnath, Kumar, Virender

“…Recent initiatives by IRRI in collaboration with BRRI and DAE from 2022 to 2025 have actively promoted DSR through trials, demonstrations, and training programs. These efforts include testing rice varieties suitable for late boro conditions with DSR systems, evaluating establishment methods and varieties in the aman season, capacity development for farmers, and training local service providers (LSPs) to operate mechanized seeders. …”
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Impact evaluation report: Egypt’s Forsa graduation program by Gilligan, Daniel O., Kurdi, Sikandra, Tabe-Ojong, Martin Paul, Yassa, Basma

“…Evidence on the impact of job training programs linked to wage employment on both job retention and future earnings is mixed (McKenzie 2017), although most such programs do not include cash assistance. …”
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Transforming lives via agroforestry: Breaking barriers through gender mainstreaming equality by Bohra, Babita, Choudhary, Rajendra, Singh, Rajkumar, Rizvi, Aqeel, Singh, Archna, Gallagher, Emily Jeanne, Rizvi, Javed, Dhyani, Shiv Kumar, Biradar, Chandrashekhar M.

“…To address this disparity, CIFORICRAF is fully committed to mainstreaming gender considerations, raising awareness, and promoting inclusivity through gender-sensitive approaches and capacity building through training programs. Recently, ICRAF completed a four-year project for producing and consuming more nutritious food through agroforestry systems and is currently executing a project on sustainable production and application on biochar in two districts of Odisha that empowered women through self-help groups, raised awareness and built capacity through training in project interventions, including development of quality planting material, nurseries and others. …”
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Assessing impact of fertilizer adoption in boosting small scale crop farming productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa by Murunga, Powel

“…Policy recommendations to improve fertilizer adoption include enhancing supply chains for timely and affordable access, expanding financial services for smallholder farmers, securing land tenure, and providing targeted education and training programs. These strategies are expected to boost agricultural productivity and smallholder’s farmer livelihoods in arid and semi-arid regions. …”
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Monitoring the agri-food system in Myanmar: Agricultural equipment supply chain – November 2024 by Myanmar Agrifood Program for Strategy and Analysis

“…Recommended Actions • Implement training programs that improve the availability and skills of mechanics to support RSPs as farmers focus on maintaining and upgrading their machinery. • Train operators in proper use and maintenance practices, helping to extend the lifespan of machinery and reduce repair needs. • Facilitate the expansion of domestic manufacturers of spare parts and attachments to improve the quantity, quality and variety of parts and attachments available…”
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Opportunities, challenges, and interventions for agriculture 4.0 adoption by Vijayakumar, Shanmugam, Murugaiyan, Varunseelan, Ilakkiya, S., Kumar, Virender, Sundaram, Raman Meenakshi, Kumar, Rapolu Mahender

“…Additionally, investments in rural infrastructure, public-private partnerships, farmer training programs, and policy interventions, such as subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks are critical to ensuring equitable access and maximizing the benefits of Agriculture 4.0 for sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth.…”
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Helping farmers adapt to climate and cropping system change through increased access to sorghum genetic resources adapted to prevalent sorghum cropping systems in Burkina Faso by Brocke, Kirsten vom, Trouche, G., Weltzien, Eva, Kondombo-Barro, C.P., Sidibé, A., Zougmoré, Robert B., Gozé E

“…The paper also shows that wide dissemination of experimental seed, not just across the Mouhoun region but also at a national scale, was largely achieved through collaboration with a strong farmer organisation in conjunction with farmer training programs focused on the on-farm seed production and the commercialisation of this seed.…”
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The International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN) in Africa: improving capacity for diagnosing diseases of banana (Musa spp.) and other African crops by Beed, Fenton D., Miller, S.A., Momol, M.T., Gilbertson, R., Kinyua, Z.M., Xin, J., García, L., Harmon, C.L., Vergot, P.

“…Software for digitalimaging and diagnosis and information management provides a platform forenhanced diagnosis and communication amongst clinicians and their clientele.Improved diagnostics tools and protocols were also developed and tested, including aPCR assay for Xanthomonas wilt. Training programs were conducted in Benin in2006, Kenya and the United States of America in 2007, and Uganda and Mali in2008, to enhance technical capacity amongst diagnosticians in East and West Africa.Initiatives such as IPDN can benefit by collaboration with other similar internetbasedinitiatives in Africa. …”
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Teacher’s narratives on the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by Ponzelar, Charlotte

“…A manifold of research and literature on Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) stretches from pluralistic interpretations of the concepts’ definition over political debates to the formulation of practical guidelines for educators’ and training programs. While being very open for interpretation, on the political agenda the concept of ESD is argued to be one of the fundamental solutions to tackle Climate Change. …”
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Bringing nutritional security and women empowerment through Nutri-SMART Villages by Singh, S.R.K., Raut, A.A., Srivastava, Varsha, Burman, R.R., Gautam, U.S.

“…As well, a total of 143 and 659 training programs and extension activities, respectively, were conducted to help increase people’s nutrition literacy and develop the skill of 10,739 beneficiaries. …”
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Unlocking sustainable livestock production potential in the Colombian Amazon through paddock division and gender inclusivity by Castro-Nunez, Augusto, Buritica, Alexander, Holmann, Federico, Ngaiwi, Mary, Quintero, Marcela, Solarte, Antonio, Gonzalez, Carolina

“…Enhancing genderroles, improving access to finance in land use, and providing training programs on SPS systems cancontribute to low‑emission livestock production in Colombia. …”
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The Million Farmers School: An evaluation of its impact on farmers’ agricultural knowledge in Uttar Pradesh, India by Kumar, Anjani, Verma, Smriti, Prasad, Amit Mohan, Kishore, Avinash, Saroj, Sunil

“…Twice in a year, the department deploys its entire extension machinery to organize nearly 15,000 training programs for about a million farmers across all districts of the state. …”
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A gender assessment on the main opportunities and stumbling blocks that women face relating to agriculture and agribusiness in Malawi by Greehy, P., Enokenwa Baa, Ojongetakah, Nortje, Karen

“…Gender-inclusive training programs, youth empowerment initiatives, and awareness campaigns targeting women in agriculture are crucial for challenging traditional gender roles and improving access to resources. …”
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Scenarios of seed purchase versus free sourcing and motivations for seed source choice. The case of sweetpotato in Uganda by Namirumi, J., Kilwinger, F., Ynte van, D., Rajendran, S.

“…Results reveal that compared to farmers who freely source sweetpotato seed, farmers who purchase sweetpotato seed are more involved in farmer groups and training programs. They source information from formal sources like research institutes unlike their counterparts who rely more on community networks and publicly accessible information. …”
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Agroecological Homestead Model (AHM): technical and implementation report, Madhya Pradesh, India by Malaiappan, Sudharsan, Gadewar, P., Goverdhanam, S., Konwar, D., Kumar, Gopal, Krishnan, S., Sikka, Alok

“…The implementation process included baseline assessments, visioning exercises, stakeholder consultations, exposure visits, and tailored training programs to equip participants with the knowledge and tools for sustainable homestead management. …”
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Farmers' pesticide use, disposal behavior, and pre-harvest interval: A case study from Nigeria by Gurmui, Mesay Yami, Liverpool-Tasie, Lenis Saweda O., Richards, Maiwada, Wossen, Tesfamicheal, Falade, Titilayo, Oyinbo, Oyakhilomen, Yamauchi, Futoshi, Chamberlin, Jordan, Feleke, Shiferaw, Abdoulaye, Tahirou

“…Overall, our results underscore the need for targeted training programs to enhance farmers' awareness of safe pesticide application, disposal practices, and PHI adherence. …”
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Nurturing Rural Women Leaders for Upscaling Climate-resilient Farming Strategies: Analyzing the Post-intervention Social Networks in the North and South 24 Parganas Districts of We... by Misra, Sanchayeeta, Chadha, Deepali, Mukhopadhyay, Prama, Das, Suvangini, Kar, Diksha, Puskur, Ranjitha, Gartaula, Hom Nath

“…These community leaders have actively engaged in capacity-building and training programs developed through the STIBs (Socio-technical Innovation Bundles) approach. …”
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Regional Needs Assessment for Mainstreaming Climate Smart Agriculture and Climate Information Services into Universities’ Curricula in West Africa by Amponsah, William, Sawaneh, Mamma, Idrissou, Mouhamed, Hounkpe, Jean, Oluleye, Ayodeji, Kone, Daouda, Segnon, Alcade Christel, Zougmore, Robert Bellarmin

“…The study concludes that there is a need to strengthen capacities of institutions in the regions about these two concepts through short course training using in person deliveries and online platforms but with better coordination by developing comprehensive training programs that will be more interactive and focused oriented.…”
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