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Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in the Philippines by Evangelio, Fernando A., Villamayor, F.G., Dingal, A.G., Ladera, Julieta C., Medellin, A.C., Miranda, J., Sajise, G.E.

“…In an erosion control trial, large soil losses were observed in plots where vetiver or lemon grass had been planted as contour barriers, especially during the first year of establishment. …”
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Survey to assess farmers’ economic perceptions, preferences and decision-making criteria relating to climate-smart soil protection & rehabilitation in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia... by Emerton, Lucy, Snyder, Katherine A., Dessalegn, Mengistu, Kalčić, Špela, Chandrappagari, Suvarna, Okolo, Wendy

“…Specifically, it aims to answer the question: what do farmers perceive as the key costs, benefits, barriers and enabling conditions that influence their uptake (or rejection) of different land management practices? …”
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Biosecurity for small growers of local and organic export banana in Peru – seeking synergies with food safety and ecological intensification by Staver, C., Delgado, R., Rojas Llanque, Juan Carlos, Rivas, J. C.

“…Farm-level biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of FWTR4/R1 are directed toward physical barriers and control points to minimize vehicles and persons entering and leaving the farm and ensure their sanitation. …”
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Barreras de aislamiento reproductivo e hibridación interespecífica en el mejoramiento de Passiflora en la Argentina by Bugallo, Veronica Lucia, Facciuto, Gabriela Rosa

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Development of international trade and use of biofuels by Falkelius, Christian

“…In the survey has also driving forces, barriers and structures behind the existing trade been recognized. …”
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A genetic approach to the species problem in wild potato by Camadro, Elsa Lucila, Erazzu, Luis Ernesto, Maune, Juan Federico, Bedogni, Maria Cecilia

“…The internal barriers, however, can be incomplete, providing opportunities for hybridisation and introgression within and between populations and ploidy levels in areas of overlap. …”
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Wide crosses of Vigna food legumes by Ng, N.Q.

“…Studies conducted at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have shown that crossing barriers between V. unguiculata and several African wild Vigna species were due to abortion ofyoung embryos and pollen-pistil incompatibility. …”
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Behavioral market intelligence and its implications for seed systems development by Trachtman, Carly, Kramer, Berber, Demont, Matty

“…In this brief, we review part of the literature on behavioral constraints that result in slow varietal turnover and discuss the interventions that the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence and Product Profiling for Impactful Breeding will be testing to overcome these behavioral barriers. We highlight areas for innovation to facilitate farmers’ learning about new varieties, including leveraging social networks and information and communication technologies (ICT), and to strengthen farmers’ ability to manage risks associated with investing in new varieties, including facilitation of experimentation, insurance and consumer marketing.…”
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Harnessing indigenous knowledge and practices for effective adaptation in the Sahel by Zougmoré, Robert B., Segnon, Alcade Christel, Thornton, Philip K.

“…It outlines some future research avenues for fostering indigenous knowledge-based adaptation, including addressing barriers to mainstreaming of indigenous knowledge into climate research and policy.…”
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Report on: Training to ‘CWANA Regional Agronomy Community of Practice, Uzbekistan’ by Devkota, Krishna, Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari

“…By fostering a platform for sharing ideas and innovations among scientists, these barriers can be removed and enhance knowledge dissemination and improve adoption of science-led innovations, ultimately contributing to increased food and nutritional security in the region.…”
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Agricultural policies and trade paths in Turkey by Larson, Donald, Martin, Will, Sahin, Sabnem, Tsigas, Marinos

“…As with many trade agreements, agriculture posed difficult political hurdles, which were never fully cleared, even as trade barriers to other sectors were eventually removed and a Customs Union formed. …”
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Local regulations on alternative water sources: Greywater and rainwater use in the Metropolitan Region of Barcelona by Domènech, Laia, Vallès, Maria

“…Drawing on interviews with local environmental managers and survey data from rainwater harvesters and greywater users, this paper analyses the social and technical learning generated during the implementation of the regulations and the main impediments and barriers that need to be overcome to control health risks and promote social acceptance of these alternative water sources.…”
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Lost in the mail: A field experiment on crime by Castillo, Marco, Petrie, Ragan, Torero, Máximo, Viceisza, Angelino

“…Stealing, shirking, and opportunistic behavior in general can create barriers to the development of markets. The costs associated with such behavior are shared by both firms and individuals and can be large enough to even prevent the initiation of trade. …”
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Workshop on Biofuels and food security interactions: Report of the scientific committee by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The key aim was to identify where consensus lies regarding key barriers, gaps and opportunities related to (a) the assessment of biofuel-food security interactions and (b) recommendations for future research and implementation.…”
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Agricultural research and poverty reduction by Hazell, Peter B. R., Haddad, Lawrence J.

“…In an era in which global food supplies are plentiful though poorly distributed and trade barriers are being reduced, the public sector has a greater opportunity to focus more resources on research strategies that directly benefit the poor. …”
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Seeding a Sustainable Future: How Youth and Women Quality Centers are Transforming Uganda’s Seed Landscape by Bomuhangi, Allan, Yila, Jummai O., Nchanji, Eileen, Puskur, Ranjitha

“…However, entrenched barriers such as limited mobility and lack of access to information and resources due to pervasive social norms have long hindered the widespread adoption of these varieties, particularly among marginalized groups like women. …”
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Advancements and challenges in gene editing for improvement of vegetatively propagated crops by Tripathi, J.N., Muiruri, S., Tripathi, L.

“…This review explores recent advancements, challenges, and prospects of gene editing in vegetatively propagated crops, emphasizing strategies to overcome technical barriers and regulatory constraints. Addressing these issues is essential for realizing the full agricultural potential of gene editing and ensuring food security in a changing global climate.…”
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Credit constraints, organizational choice, and returns to capital: Evidence from a rural industrial cluster in China by Ruan, Jianqing, Zhang, Xiaobo

“…In reality, micro and small enterprises are ubiquitous because entrepreneurs can undertake low-return activities with minimal barriers to entry. Using a cashmere sweater cluster in China as an example, this paper shows that organizational choice can overcome the prohibitive cost of investment. …”
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Rethinking climate-smart agriculture for gender equality and women's empowerment by Puskur, Ranjitha, Aayushi, Malhotra

“…Evidence on potential barriers, challenges and opportunities is thus critical to rethink how CSA can help women effectively tackle climate change and build their resilience.…”
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Third-high Level Dialogue on gender and climate change In Nigeria by Enemali, Theophilus, Awinoh, Martha, Lecoutere, Els

“…This dialogue provided a platform for gender and climate experts to engage in constructive discussions about the persistent barriers women face in agriculture, exacerbated by climate change and entrenched gender norms. …”
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