Search Results - "awareness"

Participatory scenario development on the future of maize - mixed systems in East and Southern Africa by Nkanyani, S., Mwamakamba, S., Zimba, N.

“…These publications will serve as crucial tools for raising awareness and stimulating dialogue among policymakers, decision-makers, and stakeholders across the ESA region. …”
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Trends of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and associated factors among households in Wolayita, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Alemu, Z. A., Girmay, A. M., Collyer, B., Kidane, A. W., Weldegebriel, M. G., Forbes, K., Dinssa, D. A., Adugna, E. A., Kenea, M. A., Mengistu, B., Mehari, Z., Tasew, G., Tollera, G., Tessema, M.

“…Improved sanitation services were accessible to 8.6% of Arm 1 households (HHs) and 8.5% of Arm 2 HHs in 2023. Furthermore, awareness creation sessions on WASH practices conducted in the past 12 months were significantly correlated with WASH service improvements. …”
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Ecosystem services of wetlands in the upper Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia by Fentaw, G., Beneberu, G., Wondie, A., Eneyew, B. G.

“…Therefore, increasing the society’s awareness towards the non-material benefits of the wetlands is crucial for their sustainable utilization.…”
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Information flows within farmer networks and the implications for farmer-to-farmer extension: evidence from the Kenyan dairy sector by Morrison, Rosie, Cassar, Xandru G.G.N.A., Duncan, Alan J., Rao, E.J.O., Barnes, Andrew P.

“…Practical implications The results of this study highlight that training a lead farmer to spread information and awareness of agricultural technologies may not always be effective due to low social capital. …”
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Enhancing smallholder resilience through index-based crop insurance: Evaluation of the aMaizing Project in Kenya by Mwungu, Chris, Otieno, Felix, Njambi, Agnes, Ghosh, Aniruddha

“…Despite growing recognition of crop insurance as a risk mitigation tool, adoption remains below 1% among smallholders, largely due to affordability, limited awareness, and distribution challenges. The aMaizing Crop Insurance Project was implemented across 15 Kenyan counties to improve smallholder resilience by promoting index-based crop insurance bundled with climate advisories, training, and complementary services such as credit and certified inputs. …”
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Pain in adults with cystic fibrosis - Are we painfully unaware? by Ward, Anastasia, Mauleon, Ramil, Davidson, Gretel, Ooi, Chee Y., Rosić, Nedeljka

“…Conclusions: This study identified a high prevalence of pain affecting multiple body parts in pwCF compared to HC and suggests that pain is sub-optimally managed, impairing their quality of life. Increased awareness and early recognition within the CF clinics and the development of clinical pathways are critically needed to better manage and monitor pain in pwCF, leading to improved quality of life and health outcomes."…”
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Harnessing community conversations for gender-responsive engagement in livestock management in Ethiopia: a methodological reflection by Lemma, Mamusha, Alemu, Biruk, Knight-Jones, Theodore J.D.

“…As part of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Program on Livestock (CRP Livestock), gender-responsive CC materials on livestock management have been developed and implemented across various rural communities to raise awareness and derive community-led actions. This paper explores how CCs were harnessed through improvisation and provides insights for practitioners to strategically adapt the approach in diverse contexts to foster gender-responsive community engagement. …”
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Effectiveness of bylaws related to sustainable intensification of potatoes in Southwestern Ugandan by Makuma-Henry, M.

“…The study recommends enhancing positive bylaw interaction by engaging communities and local government, creating awareness amongst potato farmers on bylaws, empowering women, and formalising informal bylaws.…”
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Options for methane mitigation in China's rice sector by Yang, Jintao, Zhang, Yumei, Zhang, Ruizeng, Fan, Shenggen, Zhou, Sheng, Li, Yangyang, Wang, Bin, Yang, Xiaoguang, Chen, Kevin Z.

“…Many are still at the pilot or demonstration stage, with their effectiveness constrained by regional environmental conditions, low adoption rates, and insufficient technical support. Moreover, limited awareness, high technical complexity, and high implementation costs further hinder widespread uptake. …”
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Camelina Oil as Ethiopia’s Next Edible Oil: Insights into Chemical Composition and Agro-Ecological Adaptability—A Review by Kidane, B., Hunde, W., Urugo, M.M., Tessema, Fikadu, Teka, T.A.

“…Despite the growing interest in Camelina’s commercialization, there remains a notable lack of awareness and research regarding its potential applications and benefits within the Ethiopian context. …”
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Consumer preferences for biofortified iron beans: Results from a willingness to pay and choice experiment in Kenya by Obebo, Forah, Ateka, Josiah, Kioo, Juliana, Mwangi, Christine

“…Consistent with prospect theory, male and urban respondents are willing to pay more under loss-frame messaging than gain-frame messaging, while female respondents are more responsive under gain-frame messaging. Surprisingly, awareness on nutrient enriched beans exhibits negative influence on WTP for the respondents exposed to gain-framed messaging. …”
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Technological innovations in freeze drying: Enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and food quality by Al Faruq, Abdulla, Farahnaky, Asgar, Dokouhaki, Mina, Khatun, Husne Ara, Trujillo, Francisco J., Majzoobi, Mahsa

“…These drawbacks, along with growing environmental awareness and the need for sustainability, are putting pressure on the industry to enhance energy efficiency and the overall sustainability of FD practices. …”
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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

“…Major obstacles include high initial investment costs, fragmented land holdings, diverse cropping systems, limited farmer awareness, lack of technical skills, inadequate digital literacy, complex AI algorithms, unreliable infrastructure, insufficient high-quality training data, poor internet connectivity, data privacy concerns, and a lack of supportive government policies. …”
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Evaluation d’impact des programmes radiophoniques de AICCRA-Sénégal: Connaissances, pratiques agro-écologiques et revenus by Thiaw, Moussa, Diouf, Mouhamed Abdoul, Worou, Nadine, Camara, Boubacar, Wane, Abdrahmane

“…Specifically, 59.44% of beneficiaries have acquired knowledge on CSA practices, compared to only 40.56% of non-beneficiaries, demonstrating a positive impact of the radio programs on raising awareness of sustainable farming techniques adapted to climate challenges. …”
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Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension – Kenya Handbook by Hansen, J, Dinku, T, Grossi, A, Huyer, S, Moore, M, Dinh, D, Ruirie, O, Okach, L, Kiambe, K, Ngesa, J, Mungau, L, Nganga, I, Mugo, G, Chege, P, Bureza, E, Opiyo, MA, Kani, M, Ndivo, S, Kosgei, P, Mwanza, R, Wanjala, J

“…Participants can use this Handbook resource to guide engagements such as role-playing, community engagements, and awareness campaigns.…”
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Designing with farmers: inclusive lessons from developing a phygital (in-person + mobile) extension platform in Zambia by Fisher, Monica, Dittmer, Kyle M., Kawanga, Cleopatra, Mpande, Brian, Amondo, Emily I., Chibebe, Cynthia, Malama, Milton, Njoroge, Brian M., Marenya, Paswel P., Mwanaziyani, Nchimunya

“…While ownership of basic phones was high, smartphone access was rare, and both awareness of CSA practices and familiarity with mobile-based extension were limited. …”
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Controlling banana bunchy top disease in Benin: Crop protection strategies with socio‐economic perspectives by Retkute, Renata, Zandjanakou‐Tachin, Martine, Omondi, Bonaventure Aman, Agoi, Ulrich Roland, Vodounou, Yaovi Marc, Akofodji, Hermine, Akpla, Evrard, Dossou, Laurence, Médénou, Emiline, Etchiha, Alban, Attadéou, Alphonse, Kumar, P. Lava, Thomas, John E., Gilligan, Christopher A.

“…We found that risk is highest in southern regions with low disease awareness, limited adoption of control measures and widespread informal planting material exchange. …”
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Perceptions of livestock farmers in turning manure into wealth leading to a circular bioeconomy in Uttarakhand, India by MPM, Deepa, Sathiskumar, Abinaya, Ray, S., Sasmal, S., Taron, Avinandan

“…Results show widespread reliance on open dumping (62 percent) and limited awareness (52 percent) of associated health impacts. …”
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Are food policies empowering women? Framework, measurement, and empirical evidence from India and Nigeria by Kyle, Jordan, Ragasa, Catherine

“…Prevailing social attitudes and limited awareness of policies, regulations, and legal rights remain major constraints on women’s ability to engage meaningfully in policy processes. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of AI in Agricultural Research: Insights from ICRISAT’s Sensitization Workshop and Survey Findings by Rupavatharam, Srikanth, Patil, Mukund, Gelaye, Kidia, Reddy, Nagarjuna, Mitnala, Sreevani, Dhungel, Rajeev, Ravula, Padmaja

“…ICRISAT organized an AI sensitization training session on September 2, 2025, to build awareness and strengthen institutional capacity in Artificial Intelligence, aligning with its broader mission of advancing digital agriculture. …”
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