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Soil mineral N dynamics and maize grain yields following Centrosema macrocarpum and Stylosanthes guianensis: Effects of different rotations and varying levels of N fertiliser by Muhr, I., Tarawali, Shirley A., Peters, Michael, Schultze-Kraft, Rainer

“…More N was removed in the S. guianensis forage (140 kg N ha-1) compared to C. macrocarpum (90 kg N ha-1) although more N accumulated in the regrowth after harvest of C. macrocarpum (about 100 kg N ha-1––almost twice that of S. guianensis). Subsequently, the N status of maize plants (estimated using chlorophyll readings) in the first 37 days after sowing was higher for C. macrocarpum. …”
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Economic impact assessment of rinderpest control in Africa by Tambi, N.E., Maina, O.W., Mukhebi, A.W., Randolph, Thomas F.

“…Consumer gains accounted for approximately one-fifth of the total, due to lower prices from increased supplies.…”
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Phosphorus intensity determines short-term P uptake by pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) grown in soils with differing P buffering capacity : Comparison of E- and L-values by Pypers, Pieter, Delrue, J, Diels, J., Smolders, E., Merckx, Roel

“…The relative importance of Q and I on P uptake is unknown for soils with large P sorption capacities because of difficulties in determining trace levels of P in the soil solution. We applied a new isotope based method to detect low P concentrations (<20 µg P l?…”
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Characterisation of postpartum ovarian activities using milk progesterone profiles in dairy cows in urban/peri-urban dairy production systems by Mekasha, Yoseph, Tegegne, Azage, Yami, A., Umunna, N.N.

“…Milk samples were collected twice per week starting two weeks after calving until pregnancy for determination of progestrone concentrations. …”
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Collective action and on-farm benefits of pesticide substitution: Case study on potato pest management practices in the Peruvian Highlands by Miethbauer, Thomas

“…The concept of possible cost savings from pesticide substitution and of higher production values (lower damages, higher producer prices) is introduced to farmers during training events, whereby an emphasis is put on the farmers doing their own calculus exercises. …”
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Constraints to commercializing potato in Kenya. by Ng'ang'a, N., Otieno, S., Mbiu, M., Lung'aho, C., Wasilwa, L.

“…Potatoes were grown principally by small-holder farmers twice a year on about 0.92 acres in the March/May season and 0.87acres in the September/October season with significant differences across regions. …”
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Trade liberalization, food, nutrition and health by Hawkes, Corinna, Grace, Delia, Thow, Anne Marie

“…Following an overview of the different measures taken to liberalize food trade, this chapter goes through the four basic steps that can be taken to conduct such an assessment: (1) an assessment of the types of impacts trade liberalization could have, on a selected sub-set of key nodes in the food supply chain; (2) an assessment of the subsequent impact on food safety, food availability, food prices and food marketing; (3) an assessment on the foodrelated health outcomes themselves, namely foodborne diseases, undernutrition, and obesity and DR-NCDs; (4) an assessment of the implications of trade agreements on the policy space required to address these health conditions. …”
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Assessment of food safety risks associated with preslaughter activities during the traditional slaughter of goats in Gauteng, South Africa by Qekwana, N.D., Oguttu, J.W.

“…Approximately 70% of goats slaughtered were obtained from sources that could be traced to ascertain the origin of the goats. None of the respondents were aware of the need for a health declaration for slaughter stock. …”
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Determinants of adoption of improved box hive in Atsbi Wemberta District of Eastern Zone, Tigray Region by Abebe, W.

“…The total net benefit from improved box hives exceeds the benefit from traditional hive by more than twice. Major problems for promoting improved beekeeping practices were identified in the study area. …”
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Nitrogen mineralization dynamics of different valuable organic amendments commonly used in agriculture by Masunga, R.H., Uzokwe, Veronica N.E., Mlay, P.D., Odeh, I., Singh, A., Buchan, D., Neve, S. de

“…Soils amended with clover released 240 μg N g−1 soil during the 97-day incubation, more than twice as much as that released from soils amended with manure or composts (76–100 μg N g−1 soil). …”
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Sustaining crop productivity while reducing environmental nitrogen losses in the subtropical wheat-maize cropping systems: A comprehensive case study of nitrogen cycling and balanc... by Minghua Zhou, Bo Zhu, Brüggemann, N., Dannenmann, Michael, Yanqiang Wang, Butterbach-Bahl, Klaus

“…Nitrate leaching and NH3 volatilization were the main N loss pathways, accounting for 78% and 93% of the annual hydrological and gaseous N losses, respectively. The field 15N tracing experiment showed that the wheat system had a high N retention capacity (∼50% of 15N application), although the N residence time was short. …”
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Profitability analysis of commercial chemical and biological crop products among farm households in agroecological zones of West Africa by Bamire, A., Abaidoo, Robert C., Jemo, M., Abdoulaye, Tahirou, Yusuf, A.A., Nwoke, C.

“…Data were collected on the characteristics of the chemical products, households’ socio-economic variables such as age and education, as well as, on farm input and output quantities and prices in the 2009/2010 periods using a pre-tested questionnaire. …”
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Second-tier community forestry organisations and equitable resource management in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, Guatemala by Millner, N., Penagaricano, I., Fernández, M., Snook, Laura K.

“…Drawing on interviews, the outcomes of participative workshops, and a review of key literature, we trace ACOFOP's emergence as a forestry organisation from existing agricultural and non-timber product cooperatives, and its subsequent consolidation as a platform for regional coordination and advocacy. …”
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Options for cogongrass ((Imperata cylindrica) control in white guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and cassava (Manihot esculenta)1 by Chikoye, David, Ellis-Jones, J., Kormawa, P.M., Udensi, U.E., Ibana, S., Avav, T.

“…Fluazifop-P-butyl applied twice, glyphosate alone, or glyphosate followed by sowing velvetbean reduced cogongrass shoot biomass more than other treatments. …”
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Profitability of cassava production: comparing the actual and potential returns on investment among smallholders in southern Nigeria by Ojiako, I.A., Tarawali, G., Okechukwu, R.U., Chianu, J., Ezedinma, C.I., Edet, M.

“…Designed feedback form was used to assemble data on the farmers’ characteristics, previous cassava production state of affairs, including yield, experiences, and constraints to farming and marketing, input acquisition and use, and output flow and prices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and budgetary techniques. …”
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Ecological, economic, and environmental assessments of integrated pest management in potato: A case study from the Canete Valley, Peru by Mujica, N., Kroschel, Jürgen

“…Larval infestation of both pests and leafminer foliar damage were less in IPM plots. Almost twice as many pesticide (insecticide and fungicide) applications per season were carried out on farmers’ practices plots with 16.7 sprayings compared to 9.7 sprayings in IPM plots. …”
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Measuring faecal glucocorticoid metabolites as a non-invasive tool for monitoring adrenocortical activity in South American camelids by Arias, N., Requena Musucancha, Magno Lucio, Palme, R.

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The complete chloroplast genome of a centennial olive tree (Olea europaea, Oleaceae) from the southern Peruvian coast by Saldaña, Carla L., Chura Llanos, Luz S., Estrada Cañari, Richard, Fernandez Huaytalla, Elizabeth, Zirena Vilca, Franz, Guerrero Abad, Juan Carlos, Amasifuen Guerra, Carlos Alberto, Gutierrez Reynoso, Dina Lida, Injante Silva, Pedro Hugo, Arbizu, Carlos I

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Family Vegetable Garden Manual

“…The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa has affected our countries not only from a sanitary but also from a socio-economic point of view. Increment on food prices, food scarcity and hunger are some of the unwelcomed consequences of the Ebola pandemic. …”
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Curative and Preventive Activity of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose-Lipid Edible Composite Coatings Containing Antifungal Food Additives to Control Citrus Postharvest Green and Blue... by Valencia-Chamorro, Silvia A., Pérez-Gago, María B., Del-Río, Miguel A., Palou, Lluís

“…On this cultivar, the reduction in GM incidence by the SB-based coating was twice that of potassium sorbate (PS)-based coating. …”
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