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Gender gaps in sorghum productivity: evidence from male- and female-managed plots in Uganda by Miriti, Philip, Otieno, David Jakinda, Chimoita, Evans, Bikketi, Edward, Njuguna-Mungai, Esther, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng

“…Gender gaps in crop productivity can negatively affect rural socio-economic development of agrarian economies with serious implications for food and nutrition security. …”
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Reducing food loss and waste: Five challenges for policy and research by Cattaneo, Andrea, Sánchez, Marco V., Torero, Máximo, Vos, Rob

“…The five challenges identified are: (i) measuring and monitoring FLW, (ii) assessing benefits and costs of FLW reduction and the tradeoffs involved, (iii) designing FLW-related policies and interventions under limited information, (iv) understanding how interactions between stages along food value chain and across countries affect outcomes of FLW reduction efforts, (v) preparing for income transitions and the shifting relative importance of losses and waste as economies develop.…”
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DNA barcoding and biochemical profiling of medicinal plants of northern and desert areas of Pakistan to improve rural living standard by Jamil, Amer, Ashfaq, Muhammad

“…These plants are an important source of livelihood for rural economies. However, no systematic documentation has been undertaken to assist in proving ownership of the plant resources. …”
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Agriculture, incomes, and gender in Latin America by 2050: An assessment of climate change impacts and household resilience for Brazil, Mexico, and Peru by Andersen, Lykke E., Breisinger, Clemens, Mason-D'Croz, Daniel, Jemio, Luis Carlos, Ringler, Claudia, Robertson, Richard D., Verner, Dorte, Wiebelt, Manfred

“…This report has been prepared in response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on Latin American economies, agriculture, and people. Findings suggest that because of the climate change impacts on agricultural production (yield change) and international food prices, unless proper mitigation measures are implemented, by 2050 Brazil and Mexico may face accumulated economic loses between US$ 272.7 billion and US$ 550.6 billion and between US$ 91.0 billion and US$ 194.7, respectively. …”
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Pastoral resilience: Navigating complexity and managing risks in drylands by Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action

“…Pastoralism, a way of life evolved over centuries, is fundamental to the livelihoods of millions, offering food security and contributing to national economies. Yet, drylands face severe challenges: climatic fluctuations, resource scarcity, and socio-political pressures that threaten traditional ways of life. …”
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Unmaking the commons: Collective action, property rights and resource appropriation among (agro-) pastoralists in eastern Ethiopia by Beyene, Fekadu, Korf, Benedikt

“…This paper investigates current practices of collective action and how these are affected by changing property rights in the pastoralist and agro-pastoralist economies of three selected sites in eastern Ethiopia. …”
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Trip Report for training on Rice GAPfinder: Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP): tool use for benchmarking surveys to rice farmers in framework of AICCRA project to IER partners and fi... by Ahouanton, Kokou

“…The training aimed to equip Institut d'Économie Rurale (IER) partners in Sikasso and Niono with the skills to conduct farmer interviews and use the GAPfinder SRP tool for data collection and submission. …”
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Validation of resilient and drought adapted forage options in three agroecological regions of Mali - Report 2023-2024 by Ba, Alassane, Coulibaly, Doubangolo, van der Hoek, Rein

“…This report presents the partial and preliminary results of the forage trials in Mali implemented in 2023 and 2024 by l’Instititut d’Economie Rurale (IER) as part of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender inclusion (SAPLING). …”
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Crop rotation by Paparella, Antonio, Petsakos, Athanasios, Davis, Kristin E., Song, Chun

“…Among the many reasons concurring in the diffusion of monoculture, increased profitability through economies of scale is probably the main driver. Concentration on one crop allows for more efficient planting and harvesting, lower investment in diverse and costly equipment, reduced need for a workforce with specialized knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of specific value chains and available markets…”
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From participation to power: Advancing women’s leadership in rural development by Kosec, Katrina

“…The International Day of Rural Women (October 15) highlights the essential roles that rural women play in sustaining households, managing natural resources, and contributing to rural economies. Yet even as they participate extensively in agriculture and local organizations, women’s ability to influence the policies and institutions that shape their lives often remains limited. …”
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Genetic transformation in Musa species (Banana) by Sagi, L., Remy, S., Verelst, B., Swennen, Rony L., Panis, Bartholomeus

“…Therefore, the banana export industry is an important factor for the economies of developing countries in Latin America and more recently in several Asian and African countries.…”
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Coronavirus et sécurité alimentaire en Afrique by Bouët, Antoine

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Renewing industrialization strategies in Africa by Kormawa, Patrick, Jerome, Afeikhena

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Scenarios for trade integration in the Americas by Diao, Xinshen, Díaz-Bonilla, Eugenio, Robinson, Sherman

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Land lease markets and agricultural efficiency in Ethiopia by Pender, John L., Fafchamps, Marcel

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Agrobiodiversity and value chains by Borelli, Teresa

“…Through real-world examples across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, this keynote provides a compelling case for integrating agrobiodiversity into food value chains to support climate resilience, nutrition, and local economies.…”
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The spatial integration of livestock markets in Niger by Fafchamps, M., Gavian, S.

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Innovation Systems in Agriculture and Rural Development by Beshah, T.

“…Much has been written on innovation systems (IS), especially in industrialized economies, and recently in developing countries contexts (Muchie et al., 2003; Hall 2005; Spielman et al., 2006; World Bank 2007). …”
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New sorghum and millet cultivar introduction in sub-Saharan Africa: Impacts and research agenda by Ahmed, M.M., Sanders, J.H., Nell, W.T.

“…In spite of substantial introduction of new sorghum and millet cultivars in semiarid Sub-Saharan Africa, there has been minimum aggregate impact on yields (FAO and ICRISAT, 1996: The World Sorghum Economies: Facts, Trends and Outlook. FAO, Rome, Italy and ICRISAT, Andhra Pradesh, India) in contrast with other crops, such as cotton and maize. …”
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The challenge of conserving indigenous domesticated animals by Mendelsohn, R.

“…What role should local breeds continue to have in local economies? Is there a social argument such as keeping historical livelihoods intact or keeping genetic diversity intact for government programs to maintain economically inferior breeds? …”
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