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Diagnostic study of the maize-based system in South and East Africa: pathways to sustainable intensification and diversification - a case study of Nakuru and Makueni counties in Ke... by Kanda, E.

“…The poor spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall makes rainfed agriculture a risky venture and makes the country susceptible to climate change and variability induced shocks. Furthermore, Kenya’s reliance on rainfed maize production in meeting its food needs and growing consolidation of production toward maize and dry beans has rendered the country increasingly vulnerable to supply disruptions and food shortages. …”
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Adoption et perception des producteurs Nigeriens face aux changements climatiques et l'utilisation des varietes ameliorees by Issoufou, M.H.

“…The vast majority of respondents are using and adopting these technologies and strategies to improve crop productivity, soil fertility, household food security, and reduce the risk of crop loss from drought and the risk of crop loss from flooding. Added to this are shocks that can lead to loss of income or assets. …”
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Evaluation of radio broadcasts on livestock feed and forage technologies by Mesfin, Hailemariam, Mekonnen, Kindu, Bezabih, Melkamu, Adie, Aberra, Gebreyes, Million, Assefa, Getnet, Seifu, Haimanot

“…Through action research and development partnerships, the initiative will improve smallholder farmers' resilience to weather-induced shocks, provide a more stable income and significant benefits in welfare, and enhance social justice and inclusion for 13 million people by 2030. …”
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Diagnostic study of the maize-based farming system in South and East Africa: pathways to sustainable intensification and diversification - a case study of Makonde, Masvingo and Mur... by Mugiyo, H.

“…Zimbabwean rainfed agriculture is vulnerable to climate change and rainfall variability shocks. Zimbabwe is vulnerable to supply disruptions and food shortages due to its heavy reliance on rainfed maize cultivation and its growing focus on maize, groundnuts, and horticulture. …”
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Exploring context-specific agroecological Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) strategies for enhanced sorghum productivity and livelihoods in Hwange District, Zimbabwe by Dube, Farayi, Magaisa, Alec, Dube, Thabani, Moyo, Martin

“…Sorghum yields have exhibited significant variability and a decline over recent seasons, highlighting the vulnerability of production systems to climate shocks, such as the 2023/24 El Niño-induced drought. …”
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Household wellbeing in rural Papua New Guinea: Poverty analysis from the 2023 PNG Rural Household Survey by Mahrt, Kristi, Schmidt, Emily, Fang, Peixun, Mukerjee, Rishabh

“…While market access and income diversification are important to household incomes, weather shocks such as floods are associated with significant declines (8 percent) in per capita consumption-expenditure. …”
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Piloting the Pioneer Positive Deviance (P-PD) approach for producer-led scaling in the pastoralist context of Dassenech Woreda, South Omo Zone, Ethiopia by Worku, Tigist, Habermann, Birgit, Getahun, Elizabeth, Knight-Jones, Theodore J.D., Achandi, Esther L

“…Women are critical agents of change: Livestock and feed management heavily rely on women’s labor and expertise. Climate shocks are central: Flooding and displacement disrupt feed systems, health services, and infrastructure, requiring flexible, mobile, and climate-resilient approaches. …”
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Dynamics of livestock production systems, drivers of change and prospects for animal genetic resources by Seré Rabé, Carlos, Zijpp, A.J. van der, Persley, Gabrielle J., Rege, J.E.O.

“…“Put some in the bank” — New technologies make ex situ, in vitro conservation of animal genetic resources feasible for critical situations and are a way to provide long-term insurance against future shocks.The multiple values, functions and consequences of livestock production systems and their rapid rate of change lead to divergent interests within and between countries. …”
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Vad ska vi göra åt miljonprogrammet? by Sjöberg, Anna

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Geographic prioritization of agricultural investments by Maruyama, Eduardo, Scollard, Phoebe

“…SFA allows the econometric exploration of the notion that, given fixed local agroecological and economic conditions in a region and the occurrence of random shocks that affect agricultural production, the decisions farmers and policymakers make translate into higher or lower production and profits. …”
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Role of digital platforms in maintaining the value chains of vegetable, root and tuber crops functional in the face of Covid-19. Research Report by Ayuya, O.I., Adongo, S., Wanjohi, L., Rajendran, S.

“… • Building agile business with flexibility to adjust to various shocks beyond the pandemic. Focusing on the transition post COVID will be critical in maintaining the business space of the digital platforms by building strong market offering…”
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Science for Development: Mobilizing Global Partnerships by Deane, Christine, Ejeta, Gebisa, Rabbinge, Rudy, Sayer, Jeff

“…The impacts of climate change, market volatility, and other global, regional, and local shocks (e.g. induced by political volatility or environmental changes) have raised the suggestion that in striving to enhance food security, resilience should be considered alongside productivity. …”
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¿Cómo influye la diversificación de los ingresos rurales en la eficiencia técnica agrícola de los pequeños agricultores? Evidencia de Colombia by Polo Murcia, Sonia Mercedes, Teran Chaves, Cesar Augusto

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Origen, evolución y distribución del boniato (Ipomoea batatas (l.) Lam.). Una revisión by Morales Rodríguez, Alfredo, Morales Tejón, Alfredo, Rodríguez del Sol, Dania, Pastrana Vargas, Iván Javier, Aracelis Méndez, Claudia

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