Search Results - "natural environment"

Understanding the links between agriculture and health: Agriculture, food, and health: perspectives on a long relationship by Lang, Tim

“…Agricultural connections to food and health are mediated by the natural environment, human culture, and technological change. …”
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The chamber for studying rice response to elevated nighttime temperature in field by Chen, Song, Zheng, Xi, Wang, Dangying, Xu, Chunmei, Laza, Ma. Rebecca C., Zhang, Xiufu

“…The system consists of a pipe hoop shed‐type chamber with manually removable covers manipulated to provide a natural environment at daytime and a relatively stable and accurate temperature at night. …”
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Perceived impacts of climate change in pastoralist regions of Ethiopia: A qualitative study applying the concept of One Health by Tamire, M., Mor, Siobhan M., Baylis, M., Kaba, M.

“…The pastoralists perceived that climate change destroyed the natural environment, increased food insecurity, and negatively affected social systems and health. …”
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Species diversification, livestock production and income of the poor in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh by Akter, S., Farrington, John, Deshingkar, P., Rao, L., Freeman, H.A.

“…Farmers identified shock/stress variables and natural environment as important for the decrease in livestock population. …”
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Livestock wealth and social capital as insurance against climate risk: A case study of Samburu County in Kenya by Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley, Bulte, E.H., Giller, Kenneth E., Ndiwa, Nicholas N., Kifugo, S.C., McIntire, John M., Herrero, Mario, Rufino, Mariana C.

“…We use data from 500 households in Samburu County (Kenya) to explore how natural environment and market accessibility affect coping and adaptation strategies of pastoralists. …”
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Natural playscapes by Fenclová, Tereza

“…Lastly, but most importantly, this paper concludes with general quality principles as well a key qualities essential when designing urban outdoor play environments based on children’s actual needs and preferences. Natural environments (natural environment elements in the regard of urban space) meet these criteria for successful and high-quality outdoor play space. …”
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Agricultural development and international trade by Anderson, Kym, Martin, Will

“…Today the farm sector is also expected to care for the natural environment, ensure the food it supplies is safe and nutritious, contribute to energy security, help reduce poverty and greenhouse gas emissions, and provide employment and investment opportunities for women as much as for men. …”
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Seed value chains for Sorghum and Millet in Mali: A state-based system in transition by Diakité, Lamissa, Sidibé, Amadou, Smale, Melinda, Grum, Mikkel

“…Still, estimated adoption rates for improved millet (under 10 percent of crop area) and sorghum seed (under 20 percent of crop area) could be as high as can be expected in this challenging natural environment and institutional context.…”
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Pentingnya sumberdaya alam bagi masyarakat lokal di daerah aliran sungai Mamberamo, Papua, dan implikasinya bagi konservasi by Boissiere, M., Heist, M. van, Sheil, Douglas, Basuki, I., Frazier, S., Ginting, U., Wan, M., Hariadi, B., Hariyadi, H., Kristianto, H.D., Bemei, J., Haruway, R., Marien, E.R.C., Koibur, D.P.H., Watopa, Y., Rachman, I., Liswanti, N.

“…What are the perceptions of the villagers regarding their natural environment? What is important for them? What are the implications for conservation? …”
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Are farmers searching for an African green revolution? Exploring the solution space for agricultural intensification in southern Mali by Ollenburger, M., Crane, Todd A., Descheemaeker, Katrien K., Giller, Kenneth E.

“…However, the most effective options do not fit the usual definition of sustainable intensification, increasing production per unit land while protecting the natural environment. Cropland expansion combined with the good yields seen in on-station experiments can nearly eliminate extreme poverty, while the biggest impact may come from taking advantage of peak seasonal prices for crops like groundnut. …”
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Förändring av nitratläckage och växtproduktion från låglänt jordbruksmark vid en ny reglering av vattennivån i Mälaren by Granath, Maja

“…In addition to these preventions, the new regulation could potentially effect the natural environment and agriculture practices in the low lands that surround the lake. …”

Ethnicity Differences in Uses and Management Practices of Bitter Kola Trees (Garcinia kola) in Cameroon by Yogom, B.T., Avana-Tientcheu, M.L., Mboujda, M.F.M., Momo, S.T., Fonkou, T., Tsobeng, A., Barnaud, Adéline, Duminil, J.

“…People in the forest zone destructively felled standing trees, threatening the species in its natural environment. The influence of these results on the conservation status of the species in the region are discussed.…”
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Free online trainings on soil health monitoring with satellite based remote sensors by Huq, Rafiq, Lesueur, Didier

“…Additionally, it aims to provide consumers with more affordable, nutritious, and healthy food while promoting a healthier natural environment for everyone. The training-workshop series titled "Eyes in the Sky: Leveraging Earth Observation for Large-Scale Soil Health Monitoring" included two online sessions held on November 15 and December 13, 2024. …”
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Strange Changes: Indigenous perspectives of climate change and adaptation in NE Arnhem Land (Australia) by Petheram, L., Zander, K.K., Campbell, Bruce M., High, C, Stacey, Natasha

“…Participants’ preferences for strategies to strengthen community adaptive capacity tended to be those that lead towards greater self-sufficiency, independence, empowerment, resilience and close contact with the natural environment. Based on the results, we developed a simple model to highlight main determinants of community vulnerability. …”
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Using participatory rural appraisal to investigate food production, nutrition and safety in the Tanzanian dairy value chain by Häsler, Barbara, Msalya, George, Roesel, Kristina, Fornace, Kimberly, Eltholth, Mahmoud, Sikira, Anna, Kurwijila, Lusato R., Rushton, Jonathan, Grace, Delia

“…The PRAs allowed identifying strong seasonal milk production and consumption practices reflecting rainfall patterns and a dependence on the natural environment. A wide range of production constraints were described by producers including insufficient technical know-how, poor quality breeds, cattle diseases, lack of capital, feed, water and reliable markets. …”
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Improved recovery of Erwinia amylovora-stressed cells from pome fruit on RESC, a simple, rapid and differential medium by Ordax, Mónica, Biosca, Elena G., López, María M., Marco-Noales, Ester

“…Therefore, RESC is a useful and valuable medium for the isolation of E. amylovora when adverse conditions in the natural environment are expected.…”
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Ornamental Horticulture at the Mediterranean Seaside of Spain: Present Situation and Future Challenges by Fernández-Zamudio, María A., Bartual, Julián, Roca, Dolors, Verdeguer, Antonio, Martínez, Pedro F.

“…As an example of it, associating Mediterranean ornamental products as more friendly and respectful commodities with our natural environment could be an effective initiative.…”
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Sex, males, and hermaphrodites in the scale insect Icerya purchasi by Mongue, Andrew J., Michaelides, Sozos, Coombe, Oliver, Tena, Alejandro, Kim, Dong-Soon, Normark, Benjamin B., Gardner, Andy, Hoddle, Mark S., Ross, Laura

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An analysis of the relationship of the mining company Pierina with its socioeconomic and environmental surroundings in Ancash, Peru by Ramírez Ramírez, J.A.

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An analysis of the relationship of the mining company Pierina with its socioeconomic and environmental surroundings in Ancash, Peru by Ramírez Ramírez, Julio A.

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