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Building capacities: the next generation of women scientists by Triana Ángel, Natalia, Urrea Benítez, José Luis, Villegas, Daniel Mauricio

“… ● Despite individual and collective efforts to close the gender gap, both in access to educational opportunities and in the labor market, the truth is that women continue to be a minority in the world and scientific praxis…”
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Heavy on plans, light on delivery: The structural failures of Ethiopia's nutrition policies by Zerfu, Taddese Alemu

“…Without these structural reforms, the burden of malnutrition will continue to erode the country's human capital and economic potential. …”
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Improved uptake of Smart-Valleys approach for water control in inland valleys of Mali by Dossou-Yovo, Elliott Ronald, Djagba, Justin, Koné, Pierre, Akpoffo, M. Marius, Doumbia, Salif

“…The primary dissemination methods included on-farm demonstrations, farmers exchange days, capacity building for extension agents and young service providers, along with continuous support to farmers during implementation. …”
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Fostering agriculture-nutrition links: Recommendations for agriculture extension curriculum reforms in India by Babu, Suresh Chandra, Havimo, Terhi, Pehu, Eija

“…Malnutrition continues to be a major development challenge in the South Asia Region. …”
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Factors affecting the use of fertilizers and manure by smallholders: The case of Vihiga, western Kenya by Waithaka, M.M., Thornton, Philip K., Shepherd, Keith D., Ndiwa, Nicholas N.

“…Sub-Saharan Africa faces huge food supply challenges due to increasing human population, limited opportunities to increase arable land, and declining yields associated with continuously declining soil fertility. To cater for their food requirements, smallholders use only modest levels of inorganic fertilizers and rely to a large extent on manure, which is generally of low quality. …”
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Consumer Technology for Sustainable Food Practices : the impact of mobile applications on consumer food behaviour by Pflaum, Nathan

“…Consumers may exhibit habitual decision-making processes that can become more cognitive and extended through nudges, education, and suggested actions. Consumer technology values (primarily hedonistic, egoist, social, and utilitarian) must be addressed for apps to have a continued value and long-term use by an individual. …”

GPS- & GIS-användning i drivningsprocessen hos Stora Enso SKog AB by Eriksson, Anders

“…The goal with this study was to reach a basis for decision, how Stora Enso Skog should continue its investment in GPS and GIS in harvesters and forwarders. …”
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TopCow, ett nytt IT- system för lantbrukare by Gullberg, Linn

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Baseline study of Striga control using Imazapyr Resistant (IR) maize in Western Kenya by Manyong, Victor M., Alene, Arega D., Olanrewaju, A.S., Ayedun, B., Rweyendela, V., Wesonga, A.S., Omanya, G., Mignouna, H., Bokanga, M.

“…There were about 26% of households headed by females. The level of education is low for the heads of households and all members of farm families. …”
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Behavioural drivers of adoption of a refined cropping calendar platform in Northern Ghana by Ofosu-ampong, Kingsley, Masoud, Jalaludeen, Amankwaa-Yeboah, Patricia, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif, Abera, Wuletawu

“…A structured survey involving 68 respondents—comprising 58 males and 10 females, predominantly with tertiary education—was conducted to assess user behaviours across 15 key dimensions, including performance expectancy, trust, accessibility, privacy, and intention to continue use. …”
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Effect of nutrition awareness on utilization of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato among vulnerable populations in Kenya by Mulwa, C.K., Heck, S., Maru, J., Mwema, J., Campos, Hugo

“…Malnutrition continues to affect many vulnerable populations worldwide, with the majority of these residing in developing and underdeveloped countries. …”
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The potential impact of AIDS on population and economic growth rates. by Brown, Lynn R.

“…Furthermore, in the early years the epidemic seemed to spread fastest among people with above-average education and skills, further sharpening the economic impact. …”
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Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices in Ghana by Botchway, Vincent Ansah, Sam, Kingsley Odum, Karbo, Naaminong, Essegbey, George Owusu, Nutsukpo, Delali, Agyemang, Kingsley, Zougmoré, Robert B., Partey, Samuel T.

“…This reduction to the sector’s GDP notwithstanding, sector continues to play a major role in the country’s socio-economic growth. …”
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Ghana country brief: Understanding the differences between child stunting and anemia reduction and identifying outstanding challenges by Aryeetey, Richmond, Atuobi-Yeboah, Afua, van den Bold, Mara, Nisbett, Nicholas

“…However, anemia only declined marginally over the same period, with the result that the rate of child anemia continues to be a severe public health emergency. These changes occurred within a socioeconomic context considered favorable for nutrition outcomes, marked by expansion and diversification of the economy, and investments in key infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water and sanitation. …”
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ISNAR Medium Term Plan 2003-2005 by International Service for National Agricultural Research

“…At the same time, the average level of education of agricultural research leaders has increased. …”
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Diet quality and urbanization in Mozambique by Smart, Jenny, Tschirley, David, Smart, Francis

“…African cities need to consider what mix of policies will counteract the negative effects of continued urbanization and rising incomes on diets.…”
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Too fast or too slow: The speed and persistence of adoption of conservation agriculture in southern Africa by Ngoma, Hambulo, Marenya, Paswel P., Tufa, Adane H., Alene, Arega D., Md Abdul Matin, Thierfelder, Christian, Chikoye, David

“…Access to CA extension and credit, labor availability, education and hosting demonstrations increase the speed of adoption by 13–28 %. …”
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Assessing GIFT adoption potential among aquaculture farmers in Nasarawa and Kwara States, Nigeria by Manyise, Timothy, Lozano, Denise, Olaniyi, Ajibola, Siriwardena, Sunil, Rossignoli, Cristiano

“…Increasing awareness through targeted education campaigns using workshops, extension services, and accessible media platforms is essential. …”
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Occurrence of Fusarium head blight of wheat and associated mycotoxins in Narok and Nakuru Counties, Kenya by Wagacha, J.M., Njeru, N.K., Okumu, O.O., Muthomi, J.W., Mutegi, C.K.

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Rovdjursproblematik i Sverige med fokus på varg och får. Vilka lösningar finns? by Andersson, Sofia

“…The Swedish wolf population is like continue to grow and this will eventually lead to an increase in the predation of livestock. …”
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