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Leveraging agriculture for nutrition in South Asia and East Africa: Examining the enabling environment through stakeholder perceptions by Gillespie, Stuart, van den Bold, Mara, Hodge, Judith, Herforth, Anna

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Machine Learning-Driven Remote Sensing Applications for Agriculture in India—A Systematic Review by Pokhariyal, Shweta, Patel, N. R., Govind, Ajit

“…The improvement of the agriculture sector holds paramount importance in sustaining the increasing population and safeguarding food security. Consequently, researchers worldwide have been concentrating on digitally transforming agriculture by leveraging advanced technologies to establish smart, sustainable, and lucrative farming systems. …”
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Global research landscape of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in agricultural science by Naorem, Anandkumar, Patel, Abhishek, Hassan, Sawsan, Louhaichi, Mounir, Jayaraman, Somasundaram Jayaraman

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The role of trees for sustainable management of less-favored lands: the case of eucalyptus in Ethiopia by Jagger, Pamela, Pender, John L.

“…In addition to increasing biomass and providing ground cover, the sale of eucalyptus poles and products has substantial potential to raise farm incomes, reduce poverty, increase food security and diversify smallholder-farming systems in less-favored areas of northern Ethiopia. …”
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Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…Informed policy decisions will have a positive impact on agricultural R&D systems and ultimately enhance productivity growth in agriculture, economic development, food security, and poverty reduction. …”
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Empowering growth: Training Burundi’s next generation of women and youth common bean seed producers by Hakizimana, Benadette, Ntawuyankira, Neilla, Ndabashinze, Blaise, Nchanji, Eileen

“…Furthermore, due to an inadequate seed supply and poorly adapted distribution systems that fail to meet user and market demand, smallholder farmers often resort to using “old” or recycled seeds, making them more vulnerable to pests and diseases. …”
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A gender-responsive breeding approach to the intensification of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) production in the Maradi region of Niger by Lawali, S., Boureima, S., Idi, S.

“…The spatio-temporal variability in rainfall has led rural populations to diversify their farms by integrating sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) into their cropping systems because of its low water and fertilizer requirements. …”
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Traditional agro-ecosystems in Southern Philippines by Zapico, Florence, Hernandez, Jose, Borromeo, Teresita, McNally, Kenneth, Dizon, Josefina, Fernando, Edwino

“…Sustainable strategies which harmonize modern and traditional systems of food production and environmental management are warranted to attain food security, environmental preservation and bio-cultural preservation.This study contributes to the present body of knowledge about threats to vulnerable agro-ecosystems inhabited mainly by indigenous tribes. …”
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Free online trainings on soil health monitoring with satellite based remote sensors by Huq, Rafiq, Lesueur, Didier

“…The ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program (IFNRP) is a collaborative research initiative involving the ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, and CGIAR Centers. …”
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Integrated homegarden intensification in Lemmo and Doyogena Districts, Central Ethiopia Regional State by Ermias, Zerihun, Tessema, Fekadu, Ebrahim, Mohammed, Getachew, Tesfaye, Tamene, Lulseged

“…By fostering such holistic and synergistic systems, smallholder farmers can achieve greater economic resilience, ensure sustainable resource use, and mitigate the impacts of climate change, paving the way for a more sustainable agricultural future.…”
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Understanding the policy landscape for climate action in Kenya: Potential for integration of gender, nutrition, and improved impact monitoring by Magalhaes, Marilia, Bryan, Elizabeth, Ringler, Claudia, Nyukuri, Elvin, Choudhury, Zahid ul Arifin

“…A lack of operational monitoring and evaluation systems was also considered an important impediment to assess to what extent women and other vulnerable groups are benefitting from climate action in the country.…”
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Yam urban market characteristics and consumer preferences in Bukavu City, eastern D.R. Congo by Mondo, J., Mugisho, G.M., Chuma, G.B., Agre, A.P., Banda, V.R., Adebola, P.O., Asfaw, A.

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Initial market assessment for resilient nature-based water solutions in Wadi Seer, Jordan by Dabbas, L., Belhaj Fraj, Makram, Fragaszy, Stephen, Samarasekara, Vidhisha

“…Its overarching goal is to increase water security in Jordan in the face of climate change and land degradation, particularly targeting Wadi Seer by promoting Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS). …”
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Regional Policy Coherence for the Great Green Wall Initiative: Strengthening Synergies for the Sustainable Management of Africa’s Forests by African, Union

“…Both frameworks are vital instruments in advancing tree-based restoration, improving rural livelihoods, strengthening food security, and enhancing climate resilience. While the GGWI Strategy and SFMF share strong commitments to ecosystem restoration, community development, and resilience-building, their full potential can only be realised through integrated planning, harmonised implementation, and aligned investment approaches. …”
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Satellite-based digital platform for rice production and climate impact monitoring in Mali by Mathieu, Renaud, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott, Holecz, Francisco, Murusegan, Deiveegan, Quicho, Emma, Akpoffo, Marius, Gatti, Luca

“…Phase II (2024-2025) aims to upscale and validate the platform at national scale, further improve performance and adaptation to regional production systems, as well as facilitate its uptake into the national digital information system, through adequate advocating and institutionalization interventions, and advanced training. …”
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Is newer better? The effect of varietal age on real-world maize yield in Kenya by Ndegwa, Michael Kariuki, Nyangau, Paul N., Kariuki, Sarah Wairimu, Jaleta, Moti, Michelson, Hope, Cairns, Jill

“…Maize varietal turnover is widely promoted across Sub-Saharan Africa to improve crop productivity and increase food security, yet its impact on yields remains poorly understood amid heterogeneous agroecological and socioeconomic conditions. …”
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Bridging Genes and Sensory Characteristics in Legumes: Multi-Omics for Sensory Trait Improvement by Sharma, Niharika, Mukhopadhyay, Soumi Paul, Onkarappa, Dhanyakumar, Yogendra, Kalenahalli, Ratanpaul, Vishal

“…Legumes are vital sources of protein, dietary fibre and nutrients, making them crucial for global food security and sustainable agriculture. However, their widespread acceptance and consumption are often limited by undesirable sensory characteristics, such as “a beany flavour”, bitterness or variable textures. …”
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Water, soil and resilience: a roadmap for enhancing agricultural outcomes in Egypt’s saline environments by Lahham, N., Amer, K., Abd El-Dayem, M. S., Abdel-Azim, R., Gaafar, I., El-Shirbeny, M., Mohamed, E.-S. S., Yassin, D., Khalifa, M., Brouziyne, Youssef, Al-Zu’bi, Maha, Tawfik, Mohamed

“…Water, Soil and Resilience presents an integrated, water-centered approach to strengthening agricultural resilience and food security in the face of climate change, land degradation, and growing water scarcity. …”
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SukhaRakshak AI – transforming drought preparedness in India by Amarnath, Giriraj, Schmitter, Petra, Sikka, Alok, Rao, K. V., Sudhishri, S., Singh, V. K.

“…Institutionalizing AI-driven drought services within official protocols, financing, and extension systems is critical to scaling impact nationally and building long-term drought preparedness, food security, and livelihood resilience.…”
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Genome profiles of priority cassava pathogens, including geographical distribution and mapping of curated official reports by Jimenez, Jenyfer, Leiva, Ana Maria, Gil, Alexandra, Cuellar, Wilmer Jose

“…Viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases affecting cassava have caused substantial yield losses and pose serious risks to food security and rural livelihoods. In this context, comprehensive genomic characterization of priority cassava pathogens has become an essential tool for understanding pathogen diversity, evolution, and spread. …”
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