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AgroTutor: Localised generative AI infrastructure for agri advisories by Nagaraji, Satish, Gardeazábal Monsalve, Andrea, Narasimhan K.V., Swathi Vurrakula, Saji, Sherin Maria, Sandya N.R., Achar, Fredrick, Bautista Ramirez, Rosa Elena, Mahto, Sanjeev

“…By employing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), low-cost language models, and multi-modal data integration, AgroTutor addresses critical challenges such as context localisation, resource optimisation, and quick deployment of RAG. …”
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What do we know about the future of food systems in India? by Balaji, Sedithippa Janarthanan, Birthal, Pratap S., Pal, Barun Deb

“…Enhancing self-sufficiency in specific commodities, such as edible oils and pulses, requires technological advancements and safeguards against low-cost imports.…”
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Institutional Agro-Advisory Systems and Delivery Modalities: Evidence from a Field Experiment in Bihar, India by Patil, Vikram, Veettil, Prakashan Chellattan, Srivastava, Amit, Munshi, Sugandha, Kumar, Virender, Malik, R. K., Alvi, Muzna

“…Advances in information and communication technologies and the rapid expansion of digital farmer services offer new avenues to reach millions of smallholders at low cost. In parallel, male outmigration has increased the role and responsibilities of women in farming across India, making it essential to identify effective methods for improving women farmers’ awareness, knowledge, and capacity to adopt new technologies. …”
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PowderBot: An automated device for decision-making in crop breeding programs based on DNA extraction from seed powder by Díaz Rodríguez, Harold Andrés, Macea, Eliana, Escobar, Roosevelt, Beebe, Stephen, Tohme, Joseph, Raatz, Bodo

“…This paper presents the design, construction, operation, and evaluation of PowderBot, a purpose-built, open-source, low-cost machine (∼US$ 5000) that automates DNA extraction from ungerminated seeds. …”
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Agronomic effectiveness of unacidulated and partially acidulated Minjingu rockphosphates on Stylosanthes guianensis by Haque, I., Lupwayi, N.Z., Ssali, H.

“…Rockphosphates are a low-cost alternative. The relative agronomic effectiveness of unacidulated (RP), 25 percent partially acidulated (PARP25), 50 percent partially acidulated (PARP50) Minjingu rockphosphate and triple superphosphate (TSP) was evalauted at rates of 0-80 kg/ha P on stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis) on an Ultisol in the Ethiopian highlands. …”
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A comparison of Sorghum Stover based complete feed blocks with a conventional feeding practice in a peri urban dairy by Samireddypalle, A., Khan, A.A., Ravi, D., Reddy, J., Blümmel, Michael

“…The work presented here assessed the economics of three feeding regimes: 1) a complete feed block consisting of about 50% of a premium sorghum stover (T1), 2) a complete feed block consisting of about 50% of a low cost sorghum stover (T2); and 3) a conventional feeding regime based on farmmixed concentrate and green fodder (T3). …”
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Providing low-budget estimations of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural wetlands by Lloyd, C.R., Rebelo, Lisa-Maria, Finlayson, C. Max

“…This letter reviews current research methodologies in estimating greenhouse gas production and provides guidance on the provision of robust estimates of carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural wetlands through the use of low cost reliable and sustainable measurement, modelling and remote sensing applications. …”
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Accelerating uptake of household latrines in rural communities in the Volta Region of Ghana by Keraita, Bernard N., Jensen, P.K., Konradsen, Flemming, Akple, Maxwell Selase Kwasi, Rheinlander, T.

“…High costs of latrine construction could be reduced by introducing cheaper technological options, using low-cost construction materials and labor contributions from households. …”
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Perceptions of farmers on health risks and risk reduction measures in wastewater-irrigated urban vegetable farming in Ghana by Keraita, Bernard N., Drechsel, Pay, Konradsen, Flemming

“…Farmers perceived many of the risk reduction measures suggested in the international guidelines as unsuitable and identified simple and low-cost measures which they could easily adopt. They were willing to adopt risk reduction measures to avoid further pressure from the media, authorities and the general public, especially if they had some incentives. …”
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Appropriate global strategies for developing animal agriculture by Fitzhugh, H.A.

“…Subsidies, price controls, trade barriers and other factors can neutralize comparative advantage of developing countries for low cost livestock production. Animal agriculture can be a positive factor in long term, sustainable agriculture by incorporating adequate economic returns to livestock farmers; maintainance of natural resources and productivity; minimal adverse environmental effects; optimial production with minimal external inputs; and satisfaction of food income as well as social needs.…”
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Assessing the factors influencing groundwater irrigation technology adoption in Ghana by Owusu V, Asante, A.V., Pavelic, Paul

“…Smallholder irrigation farmers must be supported with accessible micro-credit facilities for acquisition of low-cost irrigation pumps.…”
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Agroforestry: a second soil fertility paradigm? a case of soil fertility management in Western Kenya by Mango, Nelson, Hebinck, Paul

“…Together they reflect the diversified soil fertility options that resonate well with the multiple nature of nutrient and other soil constraints. Low-cost technologies for supplying nutrients to crops are needed on a scale wide enough to improve the livelihood of farmers. …”
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Can mobile phone-based animated videos induce learning and technology adoption among low-literate farmers? A field experiment in Burkina Faso by Maredia, Mywish K., Reyes, Byron A., Ba, Malick N., Dabiré, Clementine L., Pittendrigh, Barry Robert, Bello-Bravo, Julia

“…This article explores an innovative approach to deliver information about new agricultural technology that combines a versatile and potentially lower cost method of developing animated videos with another low-cost method of sharing it on mobile devices (i.e. mobile phone). …”
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Proyecto micorriza by International Center for Tropical Agriculture

“…The competitive ability of selected strains with native mycorrhizal fungi was evaluated as well as the utilization of low-cost P sources of low solubility in combination with mycorrhiza and the critical level of spores of native mycorrhizal fungi in the soil (estimated to be 12 spores/100 g dry soil). …”
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Assessment of cluster yield components by image analysis by Diago-Santamaría, María P., Tardáguila, Javier, Aleixos, Nuria, Millan, Borja, Prats-Montalbán, José M., Cubero, Sergio, Blasco, José

“…Conclusion: The new and low-cost methodology presented here enabled the assessment of cluster yield components, saving time and providing inexpensive information in comparison with current manual methods. …”
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The genetics of glioma : and the use of dogs as model for human glioma by Börjesson, Vanja

“…And with next generation sequencing (NGS) methods, large amounts of genetic information can be produced, stored and analyzed for a low cost. Glioma develops spontaneously in dogs in a similar fashion as in humans and is proposed as a model in glioma research. …”

Svenska modebranschens efterfrågan av en svensktillverkad cellulosabaserad textil by Anderzén, Erik

Text mining national commitments towards agrobiodiversity conservation and use by Juventia, Stella D., Jones, Sarah K., Laporte, Marie-Angélique, Remans, Roseline, Villani, Chiara, Estrada-Carmona, Natalia

“…The revised text mining methodology can be used for benchmarking, learning, and improving policies to enable conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity. This low-cost, rapid, remotely applicable approach to capture and analyse policy commitments can be readily applied for tracking progress towards meeting other sustainability objectives.…”
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Monitoring with social media: Experiences from “integrating” WhatsApp in the M&E system under sweet potato value chain by Chesoli, R.N., Mutiso, J.M., Wamalwa, M.

“…Dealing with multiple stakeholders in agriculture–nutrition projects often makes communication and the collection of quality, reliable, and low-cost data complex and challenging. Communication bureaucracies among stakeholders often lead to delay, distortion, or loss of information along the communication channel. …”
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Faster than you think: Renewable energy and developing countries by Arndt, Channing, Arent, Doug, Hartley, Faaiqa, Merven, Bruno, Mondal, Md. Hossain Alam

“…Similar to their success with mobile phone telephony, many developing countries have a significant opportunity to leapfrog directly to more advanced energy technologies that are low cost, reliable, environmentally more benign, and well suited to serving dispersed rural populations.…”
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