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Can economic development be a driver of food system sustainability? Empirical evidence from a global sustainability index and a multi-country analysis by Béné, Christophe, Fanzo, Jessica, Achicanoy Estrella, Harold Armando, Lundy, Mark M.

“…The analysis reveals a strong non-linear but positive correlation between the food system sustainability index and countries’ individual GDP per capita. …”
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Can solar-powered irrigation systems naturally meet crop water requirements? proof of concept from a case study in Sub-Saharan Africa by Danso, E. O., Dietzen, C., Akortey, W., Mensah, B. K. B., Obour, P. B., Nyasapoh, J. B. A., Agyapong, E., Ayayi, E. G., Bonsu, N. O. O., Adu, M. O., Arthur, E., Ulzen, J., Atta-Darkwa, T., Sabi, E. B., Abenney-Mickson, S., Andersen, M. N.

“…The study revealed a strong linear correlation between the hourly Rs and ETo (R2 > 0.9) and between the hourly Rs and VWP (R2 = 0.8). …”
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Spatial fields’ dispersion as a farmer strategy to reduce agro-climatic risk at the household level in pearl millet-based systems in the Sahel: A modeling perspective by Akponikpè, Pierre B.I., Minet, J., Gerard, Bruno G., Defourny, Pierre, Bielders, Charles L.

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Assessment of fattening and marketing system, and effect of concentrate supplementation with locally available feeds on fattening performance of indigenous cattle in Bonke Woreda o... by Demisse, G.

“…The data were analyzed using the General Linear Model Procedure of statistical package for Social Science (SPSS 16). …”
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Assessment of Spatial Variability of Soil Properties Using Different Methods to Identify Management Zones for Rotational Cropping Systems: A Case Study from Colombia by Ouazaa, Sofiane, Jaramillo Barrios, Camilo Ignacio, Chaali, Nesrine, Quevedo Amaya, Yeison Mauricio, Montenegro Ramos, Omar, Calderon Carvajal, John Edinson

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In-Field Forage Biomass and Quality Prediction Using Image and VIS-NIR Proximal Sensing with Machine Learning and Covariance-Based Strategies for Livestock Management in Silvopasto... by Serpa Imbett, Claudia M., Gómez Palencia, Erika L., Medina Herrera, Diego A., Mejía Luquez, Jorge A., Martínez, Remberto R., Burgos Paz, William O., Aguayo Ulloa, Lorena A.

“…These findings are expected to advance the development of AI-based tools and handheld sensors particularly suited for silvopastoral systems.…”
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Through the lens of inequality: What can we learn from CGIAR as a case study of research on the climate security nexus? by DuttaGupta, Tanaya, Carneiro, Bia, Schapendonk, Frans, Pacillo, Grazia, Suza, Ma, Läderach, Peter R.D.

“…Grasping the indirect and non-linear linkages between climate and conflict merits uncovering how inequalities entrenched in existing social structures may inform and mediate this intricate relationship. …”
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Multi-stakeholder platforms for enabling agroecological transitions: Configurations and lessons from seven agroecological living landscapes by ElDidi, Hagar, Navarrete, Angela, Piraux, Marc, Vall, Eric, Tristán, Maria Claudia, Chimonyo, Vimbayi, Fuchs, Lisa Elena, Singh, Sonali, Frija, Aymen

“…Agroecological transition (AET) of agrifood systems is a multidimensional process involving diverse stakeholders. …”
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Effective dimensionality and factors affecting crop-livestock integration in West African savannas: a combination of principal component analysis and Tobit approaches by Manyong, Victor M., Okike, Iheanacho, Williams, Timothy O.

“…This polynomial pattern of CLI is contrary to an expected linear increase along lines of perceived potentials for rain-fed crop production. …”
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Micronutrient intakes among women of reproductive age in Vietnam by Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Nguyen, Hieu, Gonzalez-Casanova, Ines, Copeland, Erika, Strizich, Garrett, Lowe, Alyssa E., Pham, Hoa, Truong, Truong, Nguyen, Son, Martorell, Reynaldo, Ramakrishnan, Usha

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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for estimating leaf N content in rice crops, from multispectral imagery by CGIAR Research Program on Rice

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Economics, sustainability, and circularity: relevance for alternative economic models by Kumar, Shalander

“…Key challenges include resource degradation, high yield variability across districts, and the environmental burden of linear production systems. The circular economy approach integrates regenerative agriculture, organic recycling, bio-energy production, and monetization of ecosystem services. …”
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Marginal abatement cost curves of climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from smallholder dairy farms in Kenya by McNicol, Louise, Caulfield, Mark E., Graham, Michael, Gibbons, James, Williams, A Prysor, Chadwick, Dave, Gakige, Jesse, Wilkes, Andreas, Kimoro, Bernard, Arndt, Claudia

“…Emissions estimates were calculated for 566 farms using Agrecalc and data were analysed using multiple linear regressions accounting for variability in geographical context and production system (no graze, semi-intensive, and extensive). …”
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Creole goat morphological diversity partially mirrors district-level variation in the seasonally dry forest of Piura in Peru by Haro Reyes, José Antonio, Sessarego Davila, Emmanuel Alexander, Cruz Flores, Danny Julio, Gonzales Guevara, Pablo Ross, Ruiz Chamorro, José Antonio, Cruz Luis, Juancarlos Alejandro

“…Livestock systems in marginal ecosystems such as seasonally dry forests (SDFs) face increasing sustainability challenges, yet the role of morphology in mediating animal adaptation to local environmental and management conditions remains underexplored. …”
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Comparing measures of urban food security in Accra, Ghana by Tuholske, Cascade, Andam, Kwaw S., Blekking, Jordan, Evans, Tom, Caylor, Kelly

“…Results from a suite of general linear models show that household assets, education, and demographic characteristics are significantly associated with food security outcomes according to HFIAS and HFIAP. …”
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Approaches to participation and knowledge equity in agricultural climate impacts modelling: A systematic literature review by Sarku, Rebecca, Challinor, Andrew J., Jennings, Stewart, Whitfield, Stephen

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Multifunctional retention pond for stormwater management: a decision-support model using Analytical Network Process (ANP) and Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) by Keyvanfar, A., Shafaghat, A., Ismail, N., Mohamad, S., Ahmad, H.

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Temporal rainfall trend analysis in different agro-ecological regions of southern Africa by Mupangwa, W., Makanza, R., Chipindu, L., Moeletsi, M., Mkuhlani, S., Liben, F., Nyagumbo, I., Mutenje, M.

“…Rainfall is a major driver of food production in rainfed smallholder farming systems. This study was conducted to assess linear trends in (i) different daily rainfall amounts (<5, 5–10, 11–20, 21–40 and >40 mm∙day-1), and (ii) monthly and seasonal rainfall amounts. …”
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The demand for wine in Sweden : an econometric approach by Widborg, Johanna

“…This study uses a Linear Almost Ideal Demand System and a Single equation model, to study the demand for varieties of wine in Sweden. …”

Taking to scale adaptable climate smart technologies by Ellis-Jones, J., Phiri, A., Chibwe, T., Gondwe, T.N.P., Nhamo, N.

“…This requires an understanding of research and development scaling pathways and the use of participatory research and extension approaches in preference to the traditional and linear approaches used in the past. Looking to the future involvement of a wide range of actors from both the agriculture sector and beyond is essential for building a sustainable innovation system. …”
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