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Nigeria school feeding program: Baseline data collection training manual for enumerators by Andam, Kwaw S., Amare, Mulubrhan, Gelli, Aulo, Kosec, Katrina, Abay, Kibrom A., Bamiwuye, Temilolu, Fasoranti, Adetunji

“…The IE will evaluate key outcomes related to the proportion of smallholder farmers selling their agricultural products to schools as well as to traditional markets; farmers’ sales volume of locally grown agricultural outputs to both the market and schools (cooks); farmers’ sales revenue from locally produced agricultural outputs to both the market and cooks; cost per unit of school meal to schools and cooks; menu quality and quantity assessment; awareness of food safety and accessibility to fresh produce; subjective evaluation of hygiene standards; empowerment and well-being initiatives for women.…”
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Customization, Parameterization, and Scaling of the iSAT: An ICT based Agro Advisory platform for location-specific Informed Decision-Making by Kumar, Kishore G., Kumar, Shalander, Rao, K.P.C., Patil, Mukund, Jat, M.L.

“…The challenges and limitations in realising the full potential of context-specific advisories include availability of reliable and consistent data, tailoring advisories to specific conditions that requires further refinement and adaptation, effective delivery through various mobile devices and platforms, government policies on bulk SMS and data privacy, language barriers requiring translation and localization for reaching a wider audience and user awareness and capacity to utilize them information effectively. …”
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National Mainstreaming Workshop on Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) for Ethiopia by Belay, Berhanu, Ambaw, Gebermedihin, Amha, Yosef, Dinku, Tufa, Hansen, James, Demissie, Teferi, Solomon, Dawit

“…Climate change education is pivotal in national adaptation and mitigation efforts, creating awareness and advancing the technology needed to build climate resilience. …”
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Harnessing model school gardens as engaging educational platforms to improve food and nutrition security in school children by Indramali, O.S., Karunanayaka, M.M.S., Perera, T., Dissanayake, U., Mohotti, J., Hunter, D., Silva, K.D.R.R.

“…This study aimed to identify the challenges faced in implementing school gardening and to suggest improvements for a model garden that could enhance nutrition awareness and food security. Through a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten agriculture teachers from schools across two neighboring districts in Sri Lanka, along with seven agriculture experts having experience in school gardening projects. …”
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Factors affecting consumption patterns of neglected and underutilized species in Atacora, Northern Benin by Bankole, Bissola Malikath, Bodjrenou, Sam, Bodecker, Julia, Termote, Celine, Chadare, Flora Josiane, Hounkpatin, Waliou Amoussa

“…Promoting NUS among the population is essential to increase awareness of their nutritional importance and improve their consumption.Factors Affecting Consumption of Neglected and Underutilized Species in Atacora, Northern Benin…”
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Variation in the nutrient content of different genotypes and varieties of millets, studied globally: a systematic review by Anitha, Seetha, Rajendran, Ananthan, Botha, Rosemary, Baruah, Chandrama, Mer, Pooja, Sebastian, Julia, Upadhyay, Shweta, Kane-Potaka, Joanna

“…In the interest of improving dietary nutrients, there is a need to have nutrition programs and product development based on selected high nutrient varieties of the millet, which requires attention from researchers and government and changes in research, policy, and awareness among the public and private sectors.…”
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Climate-smart villages in southeast Asia: The pivotal role of seed systems in rice-based landscapes by Wassmann, Reiner, Gonsalves, Julian, Sprang, Peter, Yen, Bui Tan, Villanueva, Jerome, Nelakhom, Phalida, Okumu, Bernard

“…Moreover, the efficiency of CBS systems is enhanced when applied in combination with the following supporting climate-smart interventions: (1) training in improved crop and pest management through farmers’ field schools, (2) awareness raising through photo exhibits and seed fairs, (3) participatory variety selection, and (4) climate risk mapping as a means for targeted distribution of improved rice varieties. …”
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Determinants in the adoption of alternate wetting and drying technique for rice production in a gravity surface irrigation system in the Philippines by Samoy-Pascual, Kristine, Yadav, Sudhir, Evangelista, Gio, Burac, Mary Ann, Rafael, Marvelin, Cabangon, Romeo, Tokida, Takeshi, Mizoguchi, Masaru, Regalado, Manuel Jose

“…With the current irrigation management system, the probability of AWD implementation increases when farmers do not interfere with the irrigation schedule (otherwise they opt to go with flooding). Interestingly, the awareness factor did not play a significant role in the farmers’ adoption due to the RI setup. …”
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G1 Resource profiles, extrapolation domains, and land-use patterns by Nelson, Andrew

“…ii) Better decision making at the local government level due to improved awareness of land-use options.…”
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Food quality and business aspects within MSMEs in Vietnam by Hernandez, Ricardo, Nguyen, Manh Cuong

“…Three overarching insights emerge: urbanization reduces healthy food availability, vendors are pivotal for nutritious options but face urban challenges, and targeted interventions are needed to enhance awareness by retailers to act on their nutrition knowledge, profitability, and address disparities. …”
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Global Millet Trends, Outlook, Challenges, and Opportunities by Deevi, Kumara Charyulu, Swamikannu, Nedumara, Padmanabhan, Jyosthnaa

“…Millet farming has a significant role in tackling the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and malnutrition due to its low water requirement and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilizers, etc., 2023 being the “International Year of Millets” (IYM) creating awareness among consumers about its nutritive value and other health benefits globally.…”
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Groundwater and urban development by Schirmer, M., Hartog, N., Nlend, B., Fallas, H., Dassargues, A., Cetinkaya, I. D., Jampani, Mahesh, Gogu, R.

“…In addition, it is essential to enter into an in-depth dialogue with people from urban planning, urban drainage and politics as well as the general public to raise awareness of groundwater. Only in this way will we be able to sustainably manage our water resources in and around our urban areas and incorporate them into future urban planning. …”
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Leveraging the role of MSMEs for healthier diets and nutrition: Insights from fruit and vegetable value chain studies across five countries by Nguyen, Trang, Termeer, Emma, Berkhout, Ezra, Mekonnen, Daniel Ayalew, Dijkxhoorn, Youri, de Steenhuijsen Pieters, Bart

“…In most low and middle-income countries (LMICs) the food system falls short in providing sufficient amounts of healthy foods to a burgeoning population. The growing awareness of how food systems are stressing planetary boundaries and failing to provide sustainable healthy diets and livelihoods has prompted the widespread call to transform the global food system (Béné 2022; FAO et al. 2020, 2024; Webb et al. 2020). …”
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EcoFarm: To encourage agroecological farming practices by Samaddar, Ayan, Subrata, Saha

“…Since AI can optimize resource utilization and improve overall farm efficiency with exact awareness of limitations, difficulties, and driving forces, it will be a powerful tool that can assist organizations in navigating the increasing complexity of modern agriculture. …”
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Exploring smallholder farm resilience to climate change: intended and actual adaptation by Hussein, Jaabir, Bilotto, Franco, Mbui, Damaris, Omondi, Philip, Harrison T.M, Crane, A. Todd, Sircely, Jason

“…While farm size and practitioner experience were not associated with adaptive capacity, awareness of climate change impact potential and household income significantly influenced the rate and extent of adoption.We revealed amarked influence of gender in adaptation to the changing climate, with households where males made decisions exhibiting 76% adoption, compared with 34% of households adopting climate adaptations where decisions were made by females. …”
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Uganda’s pork value chain research and development outcomes: a status update by Ouma, Emily A., Lukuyu, Ben A., Kugonza, Donald, R., Hasahya, Emmanuel, Mwema, Emmanuel, Achandi, Esther, Ahmed, Hardi, Namatovu, Jane, Marshall, Karen, Businge, Martha, Dione, Michel, Wairagala, Pamela, Oba, Peter, Ahumuza, Ronnie

“…By the end of the CGIAR Research Program in Livestock in 2021, there was increased knowledge, awareness and action in the pig sector. Several constraints affecting the pig value chains were identified and addressed by testing new innovations and best practices coupled with capacity development and enhancing actor collaborations as documented in Lukuyu and Ouma (2022). …”
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Willingness to pay (WTP) for area-based yield (ARBY) index insurance product by Raviz, Jeny, Gutierrez, Mary Anne, Laborte, Alice

“…During the 2023-2024 dry season, a pilot test of the ARBY insurance was conducted across six municipalities in the Philippines, including an assessment of farmers' willingness to pay (WTP) for crop insurance. An insurance awareness and orientation campaign for rice farmers was conducted before crop establishment to explain the existing indemnity-based crop insurance and introduce the ARBY insurance product. …”
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Report on the gender communication campaign in Vietnam by Truong Thuy Hang, Galiè, Alessandra, Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Nguyen Thi Kieu Trang, Duong Kim Anh, Cárdenas, Mateo Pazos

“…Based on the findings of gender norms, the gender SAPLING team developed key gender communication messages to change awareness and behaviour of gender inequality in livestock production. …”
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A scoping review of agrochemical use in Southeast Asia: Implications to health, socioeconomic, knowledge, interventions, and policies aspects by Nguyen Cong Thanh, Unger, Fred

“…Knowledge gaps persist regarding safe pesticide use, with many farmers exhibiting a disconnect between awareness of risks and the adoption of protective measures. …”
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Whole maize flour could enhance food and nutrition security in Malawi by Ngoma, Theresa Nakoma, Taleon, Victor, Mvumi, Brighton M., Gama, Aggrey P., Palacios-Rojas, Natalia, Matumba, Limbikani

“…Participants also highlighted switching between flour types based on seasonal maize availability, social stigma associated with whole grain flour, and awareness of nutrient losses during dehulling. Given Malawi’s precarious food insecurity situation, transitioning from dehulled maize flour nsima to whole maize flour or less refined nsima, is imperative. …”
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