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Economic evaluation of using mulch from multipurpose trees in maizebased production systems in southwestern Nigeria by Kormawa, P.M., Kamara, A.Y., Jutzi, S.C., Sanginga, N.

“…Alternative options requiring less labour and land requirements should be investigated in the quest to replace shifting cultivation.…”
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Wine, workers and web applications by Lewis, Pete

“…South African wine, fruit and cut-fl ower growers are employing a web application developed by Tesco to track labour standards to ensure they retain market access in the UK and don't scare off the growing number of ethical consumers…”
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Les activities culturales dans le systeme agropastoral peul du Nigeria central by Powell, J.M., Taylor-Powell, E.

“…Examines the extent and methods of crop production in the Fulani agropastoral system in central Nigeria by analyzing cropping patterns, management techniques employed, and inputs to cropping such as labour, draught power & fertilizers, and output in terms of grain yield, energy and crop residues.…”
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A passion for juice by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Around 1,000 farmers and labourers in Rwanda have now a stable income, thanks to the Aprojofugi farmers organisation spotting the potential of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis). …”
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Cropping by Fulani agropastoralists in central Nigeria by Powell, J.M., Taylor-Powell, E.

“…Examines the extent and methods of crop production in the Fulani agropastoral system in central Nigeria by analyzing cropping patterns, management techniques employed, and inputs to cropping such as labour, draught power & fertilizers, and output in terms of grain yield, energy and crop residues.…”
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The shame of one million deaths by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…More than one million people die each year through work-related accidents and sicknesses in the agricultural sector, according to new statistics from the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Previous figures said that more than half of the...…”
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FAO Development Support Communication Branch: 'Knowledge is the key factor' by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…In a recent publication the World Bank states that 'More than natural resources, more than cheap labour, more than financial capital, knowledge is becoming the key factor in production.' …”
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Empowering a local community to address climate risks and food insecurity in Lower Nyando, Kenya by Macoloo C, Recha, John W.M., Radeny, Maren A.O., Kinyangi, James

“…In erosion- and drought-prone Nyando, self-help groups affiliated to large umbrella bodies are working with extension agents, researchers and development partners to improve local livestock and diversify crops, to improve soil and water management, and to pool financial and labour resources.…”
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Economic Weights in Rabbit Meat Production by Cartuche, L., Pascual, Mariam, Gómez, Ernesto A., Blasco, A.

“…Major costs were feeding of fattening kits and labour cost, at 26% and 18% of the total cost, respectively. …”
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Diversity and profitability of oil palm smallholders in the southeastern Mexican states of Campeche and Tabasco by Patault, Bertille, Penot, Eric, Michel, Isabelle, Cifuentes-Espinosa, Jaime, Monzón-Alvarado, Claudia, Feintrenie, Laurene

“…We identified three types of oil palm cropping systems based on input and labour use: the “extensive”, the “intermediate”, and the “intensive” ones. …”
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Mouldboard plough reduces weeding costs by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…Animal-drawn mouldboard ploughs are more expedient at controlling weeds among crops grown in rows than cultivators or hand labour. In Zimbabwe many smallholder farmers own just one piece of animal-drawn equipment, a mouldboard plough. …”
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The coffee paradox: Global markets, commodity trade and the elusive promise of development by Daviron, Benoit, Ponte, Stefano

“…It covers commodity chains, labour, regulations and governance, quality control, consumer issues, transparency, sustainable coffee initiatives and business- and donor-oriented approaches.…”
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Oil palm and gendered time use: A mixed-methods case study from West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Rowland, D., Zanello, G., Waliyo, E., Ickowitz, A.

“…We find that relative to non-oil-palm adopting swidden farmers, participation in oil palm plasma schemes is associated with more time spent in productive labour for both men and women, driven by off-farm labour on oil palm plantations. …”
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Malaria control and elimination in Kenya: Economy-wide benefits and regional disparities by Elnour, Zuhal, Grethe, Harold, Siddig, Khalid, Munga, Stephen

“…In the long run, household labour endowment increases due to reduced malaria incidences and deaths (indirect malaria costs). …”
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Profitability, analysis of climate-smart agriculture practices among smallholder farmers: Evidence from cowpea, millet, and groundnut growers in Senegal. by Worou, Nadine, Thiaw, Moussa, Mathew Akinsey, Folorunso, Wane, Abdrahmane, Whitbread, Anthony

“…It recommends integrating appropriate financing mechanisms, labour-saving technologies and targeted training to overcome these obstacles. …”
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Gender roles and child nutrition in livestock production systems in developing countries: a critical review by Tangka, F.K.L., Jabbar, M.A., Shapiro, Barry I.

“…This review is based on the limited amount of available literature which shows that specific participation of women, men and children in animal husbandry is significant and varies from region to region according to the traditional gender division of labour, other variables, the farming systems and the demographic and environmental factors. …”
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Energy and the evolution of farming systems. The potential of mixed farming in the moist savannah of sub-Saharan Africa by Jabbar, M.A.

“…The moist savannah zone in sub-Saharan Africa is regarded as a high potential area for crop and livestock production. Currently, human labour is the principal source of power for crop production and the level of commercial energy use is very low. …”
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An Evaluation of the Limitations and Opportunities for out-scaling the small-holder irrigation sector. The Case of Gwanda District, Limpopo Basin Zimbabwe. by Felistus, Muchape

“…Discussion with the sampled households revealed that male headed families hardly face labour problems, and high percentages of female irrigators have a negative impact when it comes to operation and maintenance. …”
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Gender and climate change: Enabling people to reach their full potential in adapting agriculture to climate change by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…But many of the ways in which society treats men and women differently – such as division of labour, access to credit, decision-making power, ownership of land, opportunities for education and many others – are social constructs rather than biological facts. …”
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Cropping systems in the subhumid zone of Nigeria by Powell, J.M.

“…Reports findings of baseline studies as size of cultivated area, cropping patterns, management in relation to fallowing and labour & other inputs, yields and constraints to increasing grain & forage production among traditional crop farmers and Fulani agropastoralists at Abet & Kurmin Biri, both in subhumid Nigeria.…”
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