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Dominance and G×E interaction effects improvegenomic prediction and genetic gain inintermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrumintermedium) by Bajgain, Prabin, Zhang, Xiaofei, Anderson, James A.

“…Genomic selection (GS) based recurrent selection methods were developed to accelerate the domestication of intermediate wheatgrass [IWG, Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R. …”
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Addressing seed security in disaster response - linking relief with development by Sperling, L., Remington, T., Haugen, J.M., Nagoda, S

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Smallholder timber plantation development in Indonesia: what is preventing progress? by Obidzinski, K., Dermawan, A.

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Apiculture commodity development in Goma District: experiences from IPMS by Baredo, Y., Hoekstra, Dirk, Berhe, Kahsay

“…One interested honey shop was upgraded to become an apiculture input shop in Agaro town with financial assistance from OCSSCo/IPMS and technical assistance from the District Livestock Development and Production Agency (LDPA) and IPMS. …”
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Forestry, poverty, and rural development: perspectives from the bamboo subsector by Ruíz Pérez, M., Belcher, B., Maoyi Fu, Xiaosheng Yang

“…These observations on bamboo do not reject the standard arguments about forestry as a development leader, However, they do prompt the authors to urge caution in their applications, particularly with regard to assistance for the very poorest.…”
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Africa Report: External development financial flows to food systems by Gbossa, Nadine, Yamdjeu, Augustin Wambo, Ulimwengu, John M.

“…Finally, it includes an annex contributed by the Global Network Against Food Crises, which examines the immediate prospects for bilateral funding for food assistance and beyond. The annex explores the relationship between humanitarian and development financing for food systems in the context of ongoing shifts in bilateral funding.…”
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The rise of supermarkets and their development implications: International experience relevant for India by Reardon, Thomas, Gulati, Ashok

“…Because organized retail in India is still in its infancy, it was deemed critical to look at the experience of other countries, especially developing ones. Thus, ICRIER sought the assistance of Dr. …”
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Targeting in development projects in Egypt: Approaches, challenges, and lessons learned by Shokry, Nada, Jovanovic, Nina, Kurdi, Sikandra, Hamdy, Adham, Elkaramany, Mohamed

“…Conversely, targeting directs resources to those in greatest need, ensures efficient allocation while upholding principles of social justice, equality, and the right to assistance. This policy note summarizes the outcomes of a workshop held in Cairo on October 20, 2023, which brought together researchers, development practitioners, and policymakers. …”
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Contract farming in developing countries: Patterns, impact, and policy implications by Minot, Nicholas

“…Often, the buyer provides the farmer with technical assistance, seeds, fertilizer, and other inputs on credit and offers a guaranteed price for the output. …”
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Bangladesh Climate Change Adaptation Survey (BCCAS), Round I by International Food Policy Research Institute, Data Analysis and Technical Assistance, University of Bonn

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Bangladesh Climate Change Adaptation Survey (BCCAS), Round II by International Food Policy Research Institute, Data Analysis and Technical Assistance, University of Bonn

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Constraints and prospects for apiculture research and development in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Ejigu, K., Gebey, T., Preston, Thomas R.

“…As a conclusion, developing appropriate policy and beekeeping development strategy that would be applicable to the different production systems will ensure the sustainable development of apiculture sub sector.…”
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Policy and regional science: Key drivers of agricultural development in Africa by International Livestock Research Institute

“…Bio-Innovate can improve regional science and technology development by being based at the BecA facilities, where they can showcase what new technology can do for agricultural development in east Africa. …”
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ILRI in Asia: an assessment of priorities for Asian livestock research and development by Vercoe, John, Coffey, S., Farrell, D.J., Rutherford, A.S., Winter, W.H.

“…The purpose of this discussion paper is, firstly, to promote debate amongst potential clients of ILRI's research in South and South-East Asia on what ILRI could do in these regions, in collaboration with the NARS, which will assist the development of the livestock industries and, secondly, to provide advice to the ILRI Board and management on the rational for ILRI involvement in the regions, the nature of that involvement, and the mechanisms and process by which ILRI might maximise the benefits from its investment into research and development, particularly in these regions. …”
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Importance of infrastructure and system for livestock recording and improvement in developing countries by Westhuizen, J. van der, Scholtz, M.M., Mamabolo, M.J.

“…In many developing countries infrastructure and systems for conventional animal improvement are lacking, and the early speculations that marker-assisted selection will provide a quick solution in the absence of such systems have been proven wrong. …”
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Adaptation and development pathways for different types of farmers: key messages by Stringer, Lindsay, Fraser, Evan, Harris, David, Lyon, Christopher, Pereira, Laura, Ward, Caroline, Simelton, Elisabeth

“…For both the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2015 Paris Agreement to be achieved, a mix of levers that combine policy, technology, education and awareness-raising, dietary shifts and financial/economic mechanisms is required, attending to multiple time dimensions, to assist farmers along different pathways. …”
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50-Years of hybrid pigeonpea research and development: The gains and hiccups by Saxena, K.B., Choudhary, A.K., Dalvi, V.A., Saxena, R.K., Kumar, R.V., Chauhan, Y.S., Srivastava, R.K., Kumar, C.V.S., Hingane, A.J., Gangashetty, P., Sultana R., Srivastava, N.

“…Now 50 years of its research and development have been completed and this manuscript takes stock of its accomplishments, hiccups, present status, and future plans. …”
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Youth in international agricultural research for development: A background paper by Thorsen, Dorte, Glover, Dominic, Cabral, Lidia

“…How can they conduct research, and design and develop new technologies, in ways that take into account the different needs and capabilities of youth, as well as the social positions from which they act? …”
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Development of molecular marker for pro-vitamin A carotenoids in cassava by Gedil, Melaku A, Enok, L.

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Barriers to developing social protection programs with adaptation considerations: The case of Jordan by Meddings, George, Desai, Bina, Jaskolski, Martina, Schapendonk, Frans, Läderach, Peter

“…However, gaps and barriers to developing adaptive social protection abound. These include holes in coverage, siloed approaches, and lack of program development with the local communities. …”
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