Search Results - Cultural Alignment

Bottlenecks for the Sustainable Development of the Beef Value Chain in the Colombian Cauca Department by Muñoz Quiceno, Jhon Jairo, Ruíz, Lisbeth Rocío, Enciso, Karen, Puerta Rodríguez, Cristhian David, Díaz, Manuel Francisco, Charry, Andrés, Gutiérrez Solís, Jhon Freddy, Vivas Quila, Nelson J., Morales, Sandra, Albán López, Noé, Peters, Michael, Burkart, Stefan

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Strengthening multilateralism, climate action, and sustainable food systems through agricultural technology transfer by Steele, Megan, Menza, Gianpiero, Dowling, Kevin, Akinbo, Olalekan, Seke, Lukovi, Trento do Nascimento, Daniel

“…G20 countries must urgently forge multilateral initiatives that: i) incentivize innovation and technology transfer through market pull approaches, aligning innovation with market demands, thereby accelerating the journey from lab to market; and ii) incentivize localized innovation and technology transfer in a globalized system, advocating for solutions rooted in the needs of specific geographic and cultural contexts. …”
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First report of mango malformation disease caused by Fusarium tupiense in Senegal by Senghor, A.L., Sharma, K., Kumar, P. Lava, Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit

“…Phylogenetic analysis inferred from the Clustalw alignment of TEF-1α sequences clustered I4 and I17 isolates with F. tupiense (3). …”
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Food system transitions in Vietnam: The case of pork and vegetable networks by Nguyen-Minh, Quoc, Prins, Heleen, Oosterveer, Peter, Brouwer, Inge D., Vignola, Raffaele

“…We argue that the current slow transition of the smallholder food regime towards improved food safety and standardisation has been locked in by the strong alignments of actors, practices and cultural values that support small-scale, fragmented production and distribution. …”
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Sequence analysis and transcript length estimation of a normalized full-length porcine cDNA library by Etay, Samuel Gebremedhn

“…Individual cDNA clones were cultured in 384-well plates and Sanger sequenced on an ABI3730 DNA analyser. …”
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Enabling socio-technical innovation bundles (STIBs) implementation in Ethiopia: a literature review of the policy context by Chakona, G., Mapedza, Everisto D., Nigussie, Likimyelesh, Nchanji, E., Ketema, D. M., Gartaula, H. N., Joshi, Deepa, Puskur, R.

“…The report explores how aligning STIBs with Ethiopia's national development strategies can support key priority areas such as agricultural productivity, gender equality, food security, climate change adaptation, inclusive economic growth, technological advancement and education and training initiatives.…”
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Preferences for legume attributes in maize-legume cropping systems in Malawi by Waldman, K.B., Ortega, D.L., Richardson, R.B., Clay, D.C., Snapp, Sieglinde S.

“…In many cases perceptions of legume attributes may be influenced by the cultural role of the crop in the household, particularly in terms of food security or market-orientation. …”
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Carbon footprints, informed consumer decisions and shifts towards responsible agriculture, forestry, and other land uses? by Noordwijk, M. van, Pham Thu Thuy, Leimona, B., Duguma, L.A., Baral, H., Khasanah, N., Dewi, S., Minang, Peter A.

“…Credible footprint metrics can contribute to change but only if political commitments and social-cultural values and responsibilities align.…”
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Evaluating policy coherence in food, land, and water systems: evidence from India by Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), International Water Management Institute

“…In addition, policy changes are implemented in response to socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and political changes. …”
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Empowering women in agriculture: critical role of gender-intentional investments in Pakistan by Begum, Khadija

“…This study aims to provide evidence on the status of women in the marginalized areas of Dera Ismail Khan and Tank to guide more gender-responsive investment decisions that align with gender equality and the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Comparative analysis of the sensory acceptability of introduced Pro-Vitamin A-rich bananas in Eastern Africa by Nabuuma, Deborah, Ocimati, Walter, Simbare, Alice, Ekesa, Beatrice

“…Findings suggest a strong influence of socio-cultural settings including variety perception and preparation methods. …”
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Prospects for treated wastewater reuse in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries: systematic analysis and decision-making trees for diverse management approaches by Hosney, H., Tawfik, Mohamed Hassan, Duker, A., Steen, P. van der

“…Decision-makers in MENA are tackling this challenge by tapping the potential of reusing treated wastewater in agriculture so that large volumes of freshwater sources can be released for priority domestic needs. This aligns with the global efforts to make wastewater reuse mainstream in developing countries by overcoming the technological, infrastructural, health, and socio-cultural barriers that are limiting the expansion of wastewater reuse in agriculture. …”
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Which knowledge counts? by Hansson, Emma

“…To be viewed as legitimate actor and have their claims and stakes taken into account, the Sami communities had to align with discourses constructing reindeer herding as a business and build their arguments on science instead of traditional knowledge. …”
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Farming, resistance and coping in the occupied West Bank by Wendler, Mascha

“…Farming has a long cultural tradition in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) but today it is affected by the Israeli occupation. …”
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Smallholder farmers’ preferences for sustainable intensification attributes in maize production: Evidence from Ghana by Kotu, Bekele Hundie, Oyinbo, O., Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard, Nurudeen, A.R., Kizito, Fred, Boyubie, B.

“…We find that farmers are favorably disposed to maize-based cropping systems that align with the domains of sustainable intensification over their current cropping practices. …”
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Participatory mapping of ecosystem services across a gradient of agricultural intensification in West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Mathys, A.S., van Vianen, J., Rowland, D., Narulita, S., Palomo, I., Pascual, U., Sutherland, I.J., Ahammad, R., Sunderland, T.C.H.

“…Agricultural intensification can lead to changes in land covers and livelihood opportunities and it remains unclear how such changes align or misalign with the desires of local communities. …”
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Gendered access to assets and resources in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture in East Africa: Insights from feminist political ecology framework by Ouko, Kevin

“…Findings revealed that fisheries and aquaculture are resource-intensive, with social, cultural and gender ideologies contributing to gendered participation. …”
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Data-driven review on gender and rice varietal trait preferences in Bangladesh by Khan, M.S., Sarkar, M.A.R., Islam, M.R., Bhandari, H.

“…The analysis revealed a pronounced need for rice breeding programs in Bangladesh to integrate both market and climate-smart traits, aligning with gender-specific needs in developing optimal rice product profiles. …”
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Conservation of indigenous vegetables in the Philippines: A scoping study by Oraye, Claudette D., de Chavez, Hidelisa D., Aguilar, Catherine Hazel M., Makiling, Florisa C., Ladia, Villamor A. Jr., Enicola, Elmer E., Maghirang, Rodel G., Anunciado, Ma. Shiela, Monville-Oro, Emilita, Gonsalves, Julian, Hunter, Danny, Borelli, Teresa, Mendonce, Sharon

“…IVs play a crucial role in food security, income generation, and food culture. Their adaptability, plasticity, and resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses provide farmers with the needed coping strategies to confront climate change. …”
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Gendered exclusion in agricultural water governance: A case study in district Okara, Pakistan by Waqar, Kanwal, Hafeez, Mohsin

“…Conclusion: Gender-blind policies, socio-cultural norms, and institutional constraints collectively sustain women’s exclusion from water governance. …”
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