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Innovative approaches to integrating gender into conventional maize breeding : lessons from the Seed Production Technology for Africa project by Voss, Rachel C., Cairns, Jill E., Olsen, Michael, Muteti, Francisca Ndinda, Magambo, George, Hamadziripi, Esnath, Ligeyo, Dickson, Mashingaidze, Kingstone, Collinson, Sarah, Wanderi, Susan, Woyengo, Vincent

“…The integration of gender concerns in crop breeding programs aims to improve the suitability and appeal of new varieties to both women and men, in response to concerns about unequal adoption of improved seed. …”
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Farmer demand and willingness-to-pay for sweetpotato silage-based diet as pig feed in Uganda by Asindu, Marsy, Ouma, Emily A., Elepu, Gabriel, Naziri, D.

“…The information for the study was collected through secondary data review and semi-structured interviews to assess farmer WTP. …”
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User guide to the four-square method for intervening in root, tuber and banana seed systems. RTB User Guide by Mulugo, L., Ajambo, S., Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi

“…The tool can also be used to study on-going and completed seed system interventions.…”
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Child nutritional status, welfare and health in Nigerian households by Edeh, Hyacinth O., Mavrotas, George, Adesugba, Margaret Abiodun

“…Our results also show that between 2003 and 2013, there has been no significant change in the wealth index levels between the richest and the poorest households. The study concludes that a household welfare level that is above average motivates increased nutritional levels among women and children in households and reduces the incidence of disease. …”
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Farmer-preferred traits and variety choices for finger millet in Uganda by Hamba, S., Kasule, F., Mayanja, I., Biruma, M., Natabirwa, H., Sanya, L.N., Rubin, D., Occelli, M., Adikini, S.

“…We specifically focus on how these traits vary among women and men in the Ugandan finger millet value chain. …”
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Gender analysis is not only about gender: reshaping the potato breeding priorities to increase varietal adoption in Kenya by Friedmann, M., Polar, Vivian, Mendes, T.

“…Focusing on the Shangi potato variety, the case study reveals a series of lessons learned that have re-shaped the definition of breeding priorities.…”
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Voluntarism as an investment in human, social and financial capital: Evidence from a farmer-to-farmer extension program in Kenya by Kiptot, Evelyne, Franzel, Steven

“…There were no significant differences between motivating factors for men and women VFTs. The findings point to the fact that VFTs work effectively without being paid, but investments in human, social, and financial capital are crucial to keeping them motivated. …”
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Drivers of vegetable consumption in urban Nigeria: Food choice motives, knowledge, and self-efficacy by Raaijmakers, Ireen, Snoek, Harriette, Snoek, Maziya-Dixon, Busie, Achterbosch, Thom

“…Methods: An online survey was conducted in which 1220 women from Lagos (N = 808) and Ibadan (N = 412) metropolis from different SEC participated. …”
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Digital tool integration, biodiversity, and the potato value chain in Kenya: Results from a baseline survey by Boukaka, Sedi Anne, Geoffrey, Baragu, Azzarri, Carlo

“…These challenges are further exacerbated for women and youth because of persistent social gaps in the agriculture sector. …”
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Digital tool integration, biodiversity, and the potato value chain in Kenya: Results from a baseline survey by Boukaka, Sedi Anne, Geoffrey, Baragu, Azzarri, Carlo

“…Potato farmers in Kenya grapple with various challenges along the value chain, including limited access to quality planting materials such as seeds and fertilizers, insufficient storage and postharvest handling facilities, fluctuating market prices, and unreliable market information systems. For women and youth, these challenges are further exacerbated by persistent social gaps in the agriculture sector. …”
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Drought tolerant maize for Africa project by Shaw, Alison, Kristjanson, Patricia M.

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Pastoralists’ perception of the impact of East Coast fever on cattle production under extensive management in Northern Rift Valley, Kenya by Kipronoh, K.A., Gathuma, J.M., Kitala, P.M., Kiara, Henry K.

“…A total of 658 livestock keepers comprising of 480 men and 178 women were invited to participate in community meetings held in twenty two purposively selected locations each in West Pokot and Baringo. …”
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Farmer participatory research: measuring impact by Pachico, Douglas H.

“…When the time comes to carry out an impact study , the assessors face a number of decisions: What to measure? …”
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Food tree species consumed during periods of food shortage in Burkina Faso and their threats by Vinceti, B., Termote, Céline, Thiombiano, N., Agundez, D., Lamien, Niéyidouba

“…The main threats affecting most consumed food tree species were also documented.Area of study: Six villages across two phytogeographic regions of Burkina FasoMaterial and methods: Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews, including a 7-day dietary intake recall targeting women; semi-structured interviews targeting key male informants.Main results: The number of edible tree products consumed was found to vary according to phytogeographic region and ethnic group. …”
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CGIAR Mid Term Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, May 19-23, 1986: Main Conclusions Reached and Decisions Taken by CGIAR Secretariat

“…TAC was asked to further consider the CGIAR goal statement.A future discussion on the role of women would be arranged. The Group learned that the Deputy Director General of FAO was chairing a committee to study the relationship with IBPGR. …”
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Field report for qualitative data collection: Exploring empowerment, resilience, and food security in gender transformative socio-technical innovation bundles in Ethiopia by Zewdu, Solomon, Ketema, Dessalegn, Nchanji, Eileen, Lutomia, Cosmas

“…Through 12 FGDs and 25 KIIs with farmers, youth, cooperative leaders, women’s groups, elders, government officials, and program implementers, the study captures multi layered evidence on how STIBs are understood, valued, resisted, or modified within local realities. …”
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The impact of climate change and adaptation through agroecological farming practices by Awraris Gebretsadik, Meron

“…Thirty agricultural professionals, thirty extension officers, ten farmers, one nongovernmental organization three elders of the community and five women participated in the study. The study was based on a questionnaire translated from English, oral interviews and discussions with a group for collecting necessary and important information for the study and for analysis work. …”
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Transfers, nutrition programming, and economic well-being: Experimental evidence from Bangladesh by Ahmed, Akhter, Hoddinott, John F., Roy, Shalini, Sraboni, Esha

“…However, little is known about how doing so affects household economic well-being. We study a program providing cash or food transfers, with or without nutrition behavior change communication (BCC), to poor women in rural Bangladesh. …”
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Synopsis: Improving agricultural value chain coordination and gender inclusiveness in Papua New Guinea by Kosec, Katrina, Schmidt, Emily, Carrillo, Lucia, Fang, Peixun, Ivekolia, Mark, Ovah, Raywin

“…These investments should also promote inclusive development that benefits both men and women value chain actors. In this study, we analyzed three key value chains in Papua New Guinea—poultry, sweet potato, and fresh vegetables—aiming to guide policymakers and stakeholders toward ways to improve productivity, increase revenue, and bolster competitiveness and inclusiveness within the agriculture and livestock sectors.…”
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Opportunities and constraints influencing the adoption of high-density and biodiverse fruit tree planting in Guinayangan, Quezon by Rio, Susan P. del, Anunciado, Ma. Sheila S., Oro, Emilita M., Gonsalves, Julian Francis, Hunter, Danny, Borelli, Teresa, Mendonce, Sharon

“…This paper presents the result of a study conducted among fruit growers and consumers. …”
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