Resultados de búsqueda - "awareness"

Is responsive feeding difficult? A case study in Teso South Sub-County, Kenya por Kretz, Eleonore C., Itaru, Annet, Glas, Maria Gracias, Waswa, Lydiah M., Jordan, Irmgard

“…Households who manage to implement responsive feeding even in food insecure regions should be consulted to (a) improve existing nutrition education messages that acknowledge these cultural norms, (b) to include more responsive feeding information in nutrition education material, and (c) to address gender norms to create awareness of the importance of responsive feeding practices and the need for adequate time allocation for infant and young child feeding.…”
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FR2.2: Gender-based assessment of rice and rice seed production in Nioro hub, Senegal por Ndour, Maimouna

“…We conducted focus group in three villages with separate groups of men; women and young people and quantitative data collection with a sample of 60 farmers in each village, to identify the constraints to rice farming and to assess the producer's awareness of this improved varieties. The abiotic stressors decimate the crops and then the stress tolerant varieties and production of seeds sparked a new interest in rice cultivation in this region. …”
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Mapping Climate-Agriculture-Gender Inequity Hotspots to Build Resilience por Mishra, Avni, Lecoutere, Els, Puskur, Ranjitha, Koo, Jawoo, Azzarri, Carlo

“…Women also have more limited access to information, which, in turn, means lower awareness and knowledge of climate risks and strategies to manage them. …”
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Investment climate assessment for circular bioeconomy - review of national policies and strategies in Kenya por Hagos, Fitsum, Gebrezgabher, Solomie A., Taron, Avinandan, Odero, J.

“…Establishment of multiple stakeholder platforms involving key actors in the sector and enhancing awareness is important in promoting resource recovery and reuse. …”
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Ethnobotany and Perceptions on the Value of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) among farmers in the Benin Republic por Quenum, Z.N.J., Kumar, P. Lava, Akoroda, M.O., Dansi, A., Vetukuri, R.R., Bhattacharjee, Ranjana

“…The TLB incidence ranged from 25 to 100%, however, the mean symptom severity score per field assessed on a 1 to 5 rating scale varied between 0.25 and 2.8. Awareness about the TLB or good crop management practices was low. …”
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Consumers' willingness to pay for safe and quality milk: Evidence from experimental auctions in Rwanda por Habiyaremye, Naphtal, Mtimet, Nadhem, Ouma, Emily A., Obare, G.A.

“…It is also unclear whether consumers are aware of and/or value the safety- and quality-related information on types of milk sold in different marketing channels. …”
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Is Scale-Appropriate Farm Mechanization Gendered? Learning from the Nepal Hills por Gartaula, Hom Nath, Singh, Madhulika, Paudel, Gokul Prasad

“…This chapter suggests measures like awareness raising, increasing access, and training built around tailoring women’s needs to reduce the gender gap in farm mechanization.…”
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Return on investment of the international potato center-led seed system interventions in Malawi por Feukeng, F.T., Otieno, D.J., Rajendran, S., Demo, P., Parker, M.

“…Effective regulatory interventions on seed quality assurance and continuous awareness creation efforts are required to encourage farmers to use the best seed production methods.…”
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Risk analysis and risk mitigation approaches: waterborne pathogens that become foodborne pathogens through irrigation por Allende, A., Drechsel, Pay

“…While quantitative microbial risk assessments (QMRAs) offer scientific precision, the lack of access in many regions necessitates adaptable, low-cost solutions. The importance of awareness-building and behavior change is underscored, with a call for further research into the effectiveness and adoption of water safety interventions.…”
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Ecological risks and risk mitigation measures related to water quality and agriculture por Lamizana, B., Drechsel, Pay

“…The brief also recognizes the importance of behavior change, community awareness, and economic incentives such as certification schemes and payment for ecosystem services (PES) to encourage adoption of sustainable practices. …”
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Entrepreneurial and attitudinal determinants for adoption of Climate-smart Agriculture technologies in Uganda por Kirungi, D., Senyange, B., Wesana, J., Sseguya, H., Gellynck, X., Steur, H. de

“…Key recommendations to enhance the uptake and continued adoption of CSA technologies include focusing on raising awareness about the characteristics of CSA technologies, employing a multi-stakeholder approach to remove obstacles that hinder CSA adoption and providing business and entrepreneurial skills training for farmers. …”
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Effect of disseminating of co-produced climate advisory services on knowledge, attitudes, and practices in climate-smart livestock farming in Senegal por Houessionon, Prosper, Worou, Nadine, Chan, Derek, Yabré, Mariam, Yessoufou, Adjani Nourou-Dine, Seck, Babacar, Kebe, Amy, Sow, Fafa, Sarr, Adama, Wane, Abdrahmane, Whitbread, Anthony M.

“…This pilot study reveals the relevance of climate advisory service and has proven instrumental in significantly increasing the knowledge base of livestock farmers. This heightened awareness encompasses not only an understanding of climate-related risks but also the practical knowledge needed to implement climate-smart practices to adapt to climate risks. …”
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Women’s empowerment, productivity, and food security: Nationally representative panel data analysis in Malawi por Ragasa, Catherine, Carrillo, Lucia, Ma, Ning

“…We used the Abbreviated Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (A-WEAI) indicators, complemented by intrahousehold dynamics in access to extension services and technology awareness and adoption. Panel data were analyzed using household fixed effect models. …”
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Community seed production and scaling of cereals, food legumes and potato innovations for mixed farming system of North Shoa, Ethiopia por Kassa, Yehuala, Ali, Bereket, Managido, Demis, Mamo, Dejenie, Girma, Natnael, Aynewa, Yetsedaw, Alem, Cherinet, Kemal, Seid Ahmed, Bishaw, Zewdie

“…Several varieties of cereals, food legumes and potato were released by many agricultural research centers and did not reach farmers due to limited demonstration, lack of awareness and shortage of quality early generation seeds and planting materials. …”
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Participatory variety selection and multiplication of early generation seed of cereals and food legumes for mixed farming system in North Shoa, Ethiopia por Shibabaw, Belayneh, Mulugeta, Tesfaye, Tefera, Neway, Tiruneh, Altaye, Taye, Kefyalew, Bezabih, Aemiro, Chaklie, Shumet, Takele, Emebiet, Kassa, Yehuala, Mamo, Dejenie, Managido, Demis, Aynewa, Yetsedaw, Alem, Cherinet, Kemal, Seid Ahmed, Bishaw, Zewdie

“…Several cereal and food legume varieties are released by many centres but did not reach farmers due to limited demonstration to create awareness and demand and shortage of quality early generation seed. …”
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Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia por M. Oumer, Ali, Diro, Samuel, Taye, Geremew, Mamo, Tadele Mamo, Jaleta, Moti

“…In addition, farmers have a good awareness of soil acidity problem on their farms, and its causes and mitigation strategies in all regions. …”
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National Consultation Workshop on Digital Innovation and Inclusion por Malhotra, Aayushi, Gakhar, Shalini, Sharma, Sheetal, Dominic, Ditty Maria, Sulaiman, V. Rasheed

“…The workshop's objectives centered around raising awareness and refining the DII, fostering collaboration for its pilot implementation, documenting best practices for digital inclusion, and supporting digital innovators in leveraging underutilized data assets to improve digital innovation quality and efficiency. …”
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An assessment of the Small Farmer, Large Fields (SFLF) collective action model in Odisha and Assam, India por Baruah, Sampriti, Janakiraman, Deepa, Murali Chowlahiriyur Nagaraju, Mohanty, Samarendu, Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, Rout, Bidyadhar, Krupnik, Timothy J.

“…However, the study also identifies challenges and areas for improvement, such as the need for increased awareness, timely provision of inputs, and overcoming obstacles related to market prices and storage options.The SFLF model could potentially emerge as a sustainable solution for agricultural development in the region and there is a need for subsequent research to increase the scale and impact of the model.…”
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Maize seed aid and seed systems development: Opportunities for synergies in Uganda por Donovan, Jason A., Voss, Rachel C., Bayiyana, Irene, Rutsaert, Pieter

“…Under certain conditions, governments and NGO seed aid purchases can support formal seed systems development in three ways: i) support increased producer awareness of new products, ii) support local private seed industry development, and iii) advance equity goals by targeting aid to the most vulnerable of producers who lack the capacity to purchase seeds. …”
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Demand for aflatoxin‐safe maize in Kenya: Dynamic response to price and advertising por Hoffmann, Vivian, Moser, Christine, Herrman, Timothy J.

“…Sales remain elevated in the weeks after a temporary discount is offered, but this effect also fades over time and is not associated with greater awareness of the firm's food safety claims. These results suggest that it is unrealistic to expect for‐profit firms serving mass markets in low‐ and middle‐income countries to invest heavily in marketing based on food safety claims.…”
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