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Developments, bottlenecks, and opportunities in seed markets for improved forages in East Africa: The case of Kenya by Florez, Jesus Fernando, Karimi, Peggy, Paredes, John Jairo, Ángel, Natalia T., Burkart, Stefan

“…Conclusions The findings unveil positive dynamics in the region's forage seed market, fueled by the engagement and determination of stakeholders who recognize the manifold benefits that it holds for both the dairy industry and economic growth. The realization of this market's potential requires addressing prevailing challenges, including elevated seed costs, intricate variety registration processes, and a pervasive lack of awareness among farmers.…”
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Rising rural body-mass index is the main driver of the global obesity epidemic in adults by NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, Le Port, Agnès

“…In high-income and industrialized countries, we noted a persistently higher rural BMI, especially for women. …”
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Limitations of contract farming as a pro-poor strategy: The case of maize outgrower schemes in Upper West Ghana by Ragasa, Catherine, Lambrecht, Isabel B., Kufoalor, Doreen S.

“…Maize CF schemes also enabled market coordination and consistent supply of quality maize to downstream industries. However, on average, the impact of the CF schemes on profitability is negative, even when input diversion is accounted for. …”
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Returns to agricultural public spending in Ghana: Cocoa versus noncocoa subsector by Benin, Samuel

“…The elasticities are estimated at 0.43 for total agricultural expenditure; 0.13 for aggregate expenditure in the noncocoa subsector; and 0.19–0.53 for expenditure in the cocoa sector, depending on aggregation or disaggregation of expenditure on the Ghana Cocoa Board and other industry costs. The ROR is estimated at 141–190 percent for total agricultural expenditure, 124 percent for expenditure in the noncocoa subsector, and 11–39 percent for expenditure in the cocoa subsector. …”
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Genomic epidemiology of Rift Valley fever virus involved in the 2018 and 2022 outbreaks in livestock in Rwanda by Nsengimana, I., Juma, John, Roesel, Kristina, Gasana, M.N., Ndayisenga, F., Muvunyi, C.M., Hakizimana, E., Hakizimana, J.N., Eastwood, G., Chengula, A.A., Bett, Bernard K., Kasanga, C.J., Oyola, Samuel O.

“…Alongside the wild-type viruses, genetic evidence of the RVFV Clone 13 vaccine strain was found in slaughterhouse animals, demonstrating a possible occupational risk of exposure with unknown outcome for people working in meat-related industry. These results provide additional evidence of the ongoing wide spread of RVFV lineage C in Africa and emphasize the need for an effective national and international One Health-based collaborative approach in responding to RVF emergencies.…”
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Why do rural youth migrate? Evidence from Colombia and Guatemala by Díaz Baca, Manuel Francisco, Moreno Lerma, Leonardo, Burkart, Stefan, Triana-Ángel, Natalia

“…Additionally, impacts on the cattle sector include shortage of labor and a perfectible generational transfer, hindering the modernization of the industry and investments in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. …”
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Toward integrated dam assessment: Evaluating multi-dimensional impacts of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Sudan by Basheer, Mohammed, Siddig, Khalid, Elnour, Zuhal, Ahmed, Mosab O. M., Ringler, Claudia

“…This study develops and applies an integrated simulation framework for assessing the impacts of the GERD on Sudan, focusing on the simultaneous economywide effects of riverine flood hazards, irrigation water supply, hydropower generation, and floodplain-dependent industries, namely traditional fired clay brick production. …”
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Milk somatic cell count, composition and yield of multi-breed dairy cattle in Ethiopia by Chernet, T.F., Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Meseret, Selam, Negussie, E., Mrode, Raphael A., Tarekegn, G.M., Edea, Z., Gebreyohanes, Gebregziabher, Ekine-Dzivenu, Chinyere C., Tera, A., Tessema, T.S.

“…Mastitis is highly prevalent and causes significant economic loss in the Ethiopian dairy industry. An important aspect of monitoring dairy cow health and milk quality is understanding somatic cell count (SCC), composition and milk yield. …”
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A critical review of food safety legislation and policy applicable to products of animal origin in South Africa by Molefe, S.M., McCrindle, C.M.E., Botha, C.J., Makita, K., Grace, Delia

“…Different aspects fall under the Departments of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). …”
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Modern wheat varieties demonstrated higher grain yield and health-promoting ferulic acid than old varieties in Pakistan by Humaira Qayyum, Wenfei Tian, Xue Gong, Lie Zhi, Raza, Ali, Xianchun Xia, Jinying Gou, He Zhonghu, Awais Rasheed

“…In this context, the results are very interesting for wheat breeders and food industry professionals in identifying wheat with a high FAC.…”
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Capacities of local maize seed enterprises in Mexico: Implications for seed systems development by Donovan, Jason, Rutsaert, Pieter, Domínguez, Ciro, Peña, Meliza

“…Achieving the food security goals through maize SMEs will require making national maize seed industry development a strategic imperative.…”
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From deficiency to demand: Consumer preferences for zinc-biofortified rice in Colombia by Oswalt, Sara, Durand-Morat, Alvaro, Rivera, Tatiana, Gallego, Sonia, Andrade, Robert, McFadden, Brandon, Bonatti, Michelle

“…These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to address malnutrition effectively, suggesting the implementation of targeted educational initiatives to enhance consumer acceptance, as well as the rice industry and retailers hoping to produce and market biofortified staple crops.…”
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Disease and antimicrobial resistance surveillance for Nile tilapia pathogens in Lake Victoria, Kenya by Teplitz, E.M., Mwainge, V.M., Wacira, T.N., Ogwai, C., Mayianda, M.J., Ochieng, Linnet, Patel, Ekta, Getchell, R.G., Aura, C.M., Fiorella, K.J.

“…The cage aquaculture industry in Lake Victoria, Kenya is growing explosively to meet increasing demand for fish, yet large-scale fish mortalities are prevalent and pose economic shocks with catastrophic livelihood impacts. …”
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Prioritising non-native pest species to inform plant health biosecurity policy decisions and to safeguard agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and livelihoods in Uganda by Mulema, Joseph, Nankinga, Caroline, Kagorora, John Patrick Kanahe, Tusiime, Geoffrey, Amayo, Robert, Chemonges, Martin, Gumisiriya, Costa, Kato, Fred, Kigongo, Boniface Mulindwa, Kutunga, David, Mudde, Barnabas, Muhumuza, John Bosco, Mukasa, Yosia, Musiimenta, Herbert, Muzira, Fred, Namasa, Emmanuel John, Ramathan, Idd, Sebutare, Gilbert, Ssamula, Alexander, Tukahirwa, Benius, Opio, Samuel Morris, Obare, Ivan Juma, Aliamo, Caroline, Alokit, Christine, Tumuhaise, Venansio, Karanja, Daniel, Mwambu, Paul, Oronje, Marylucy, Athman, Shahasi Yusuf, Akiri, Morris, Rwomushana, Ivan, Tugume, Joab, Talwana, Herbert, Onkendi, Edward, Ochwo, Mildred

“…The actions included targeted surveillance, regulation supported by pest risk analysis, contingency planning, publicity, management by the industry, and research. This information is vital for risk monitoring and management and can be utilised by countries in the East African Region.…”
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A review of global cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production trends, post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) challenge, and control strategies by Dankwa, Kwame Obeng, Gimode, Winnie Riziki Adu, Olasanmi, Bunmi

“…Cassava is a versatile crop with wide-ranging applications across both food and non-food industries. Over the past five years cassava has seen a steady rise in global production. …”
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Evaluating the opportunities and limitations to multiple use of Brazil nuts and timber in Western Amazonia by Duchelle, Amy E., Guariguata, Manuel R., Less, G., Albornoz, M.A., Chavez, A., Melo, T.

“…In the tri-national frontier region of Madre de Dios (Peru), Acre (Brazil), and Pando (Bolivia) in Western Amazonia, we evaluated perceptions of representatives from four stakeholder groups – communities, industries (Brazil nut and timber), non-governmental organizations, and government agencies – on integrated management of timber and Brazil nuts (from the tree species Bertholletia excelsa) at multiple scales. …”
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Boundary work for sustainable development: Natural resource management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) by Clark, W.C., Tomich, Thomas P., Noordwijk, Meine van, Guston, D., Catacutan, D., Dickson, N.M., McNie, E.

“…These propositions, however, are largely based on the experience of a few industrialized countries. We report here on an effort to evaluate their relevance for efforts to harness science in support of sustainability in the developing world. …”
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Multiple uses of wastewater: a methodology for cost-effective recycling by Mekala, Gayathri Devi, Davidson, B.A., Boland, A.

“…Given the fact that wastewater can be used in various sectors: agriculture, households, industry and recreation, the questions that need to be answered are - to what extent should wastewater be recycled, in which sectors and at what cost? …”
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Adapting to intersectoral transfers in the Zhanghe Irrigation System, China: Part II - Impacts of in-system storage on water balance and productivity by Roost Nicolas, Xueliang Cai, Turral, Hugh, David, S., Yuanlai Cui

“…As dam supplies have been diverted to higher-valued uses (hydropower, cities and industry), farmers have responded by constructing small storages within their fields. …”
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Obstacles to integrated pest management adoption in developing countries by Parsa, Soroush, Morse, Stephen, Bonifacio, Alejandro, Chancellor, Timothy C.B., Condori, B., Crespo Pérez, Verónica, Hobbs, Shaun LA, Kroschel, Jürgen, Ba, Malick N., Rebaudo, François, Sherwood, Stephen G., Vanek, Steven J., Faye, Emile, Herrera, Mario A, Dangles, Oliver

“…Cluster analyses, based on participant opinions, grouped these unique statements into six themes: research weaknesses, outreach weaknesses, IPM weaknesses, farmer weaknesses, pesticide industry interference, and weak adoption incentives. …”
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