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Colonised fields and private gardens : the changing role of farming in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa by Johnson, Elin

“…Drawing on the theoretical concepts of lifeworld and system world together with perspectives of livelihoods, the study shows that household agricultural production is being downscaled, with most households prioritising the continuation of garden cultivation. …”

2016 IFPRI annual report by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…IFPRI published the 2016 Global Nutrition Report, highlighting progress toward and obstacles to better nutrition, and Nourishing Millions: Stories of Change, which recounts success stories in improving nutrition around the world. The annual meeting and report of ReSAKSS, an Africa-wide program supporting rural development, focused on achieving a nutrition revolution in Africa.…”
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Positive incentives for managing groundwater in the presence of informal water markets: perspectives from India by Balasubramanya, Soumya, Buisson, Marie-Charlotte

“…India is the world's largest user of groundwater, the bulk of which is used for irrigation (Hirji et al 2017). …”
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Mobilizing Science to Break Yield Barriers by Phillips, Ronald L.

“…The diminished stock of staple foods, higher grain prices, and increases in production failing to keep up with demand, coupled with 80 million people being added to the world population every year, suggests that we are on a collision course with famine unless greater investments are made in research and development, as well as education. …”
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Sociopolitical effects of new biotechnologies in developing countries by Leisinger, Klaus M.

“…The sociopolitical obstacles must be removed not only for the successful implementation of biotechnology, but also for an equitable and sustainable tomorrow for the world.…”
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Sociopolitical effects of new biotechnologies in developing countries by Leisinger, Klaus M.

“…The sociopolitical obstacles must be removed not only for the successful implementation of biotechnology, but also for an equitable and sustainable tomorrow for the world.…”
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Responding to the Global Food Crisis - Three perspectives: IFPRI 2007-2008 Annual Report Essay by von Braun, Joachim, Sheeran, Josette, Ngongi, Namanga

“…The three essays here by Namanga Ngongi, president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Josette Sheeran, executive director of the World Food Programme, and Joachim von Braun, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute, respond to these critical questions. …”
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From pilots to county-wide change: Scaling gender-transformative innovation bundles in Embu, Kenya by Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Lutomia, Cosmas, Nyamolo, Victor

“…In the rolling hills of Embu, a quiet revolution is taking root. For years, smallholder farmers—especially women and young people—have faced challenges including poor yields, changing climates, and limited market access. …”
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Growing more food with less water: how can revitalizing Asia?s irrigation help? by Mukherji, Aditi, Facon, T., David, S., Chartres, Colin J.

“…Irrigation has always played a central role in the agrarian economy of Asia, from supporting famed hydraulic civilizations in the ancient past to spearheading Green Revolution in the 1960s and 1970s,. Asia accounts for 70% of the world?…”
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Demand and supply changes in the livestock sector and their impact on smallholders: the case of dairy in Kenya by Staal, Steven J., Waithaka, M.M., Owuor, G.A., Herrero, Mario

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Improved Nutrition through Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services: Case studies of Curriculum Review and Operational Lessons from India by Babu, Suresh Chandra, Singh, Meera, Hymavathi, T. V., Rani, Uma, Kavitha, G.G., Karthik, Shree

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The role of livestock in developing communities: Enhancing multifunctionality by Swanepoel, F.J.C., Stroebel, A., Moyo, Siboniso

“…This book is the product of a Satellite Symposium on the Role of Livestock in Developing Communities: Enhancing Multifunctionality, held as part of the 10th World Conference on Animal Production (WCAP) in Cape Town, 22 – 28 November 2008. …”
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Productivity in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future by Steensland, A., Zeigler, M.

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West Africa’s data story: The availability of actionable nutrition data by Diatta, Dieynab, Billings, Lucy, Verstraeten, Roosmarijn

“…This momentum is reflected in various initiatives at the global level such as the six World Health Assembly (WHA) global nutrition targets, the 2030 Agenda, and the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Beer, barley, livestock, milk: Who adopts agricultural innovations in rural Rajasthan? by Najjar, Dina, Baruah, Bipasha

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Considerations and Practical Applications for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Evaluations by Cekova, Diana, Corsetti, Lea, Ferretti, Silva, Vaca, Sara

“…Experiment with purpose using curated tools, practical prompts, and real-world reflections that foster critical thinking and continuous learning. …”
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Anthropologists and participatory research in research for development projects: case studies from Ethiopia, Ghana and Burkina Faso [Abstract only] by Debevec, Liza, Salzer, A.K.

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Antimicrobial use in developing countries by Grace, Delia, Lindahl, Johanna F., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Kakkar, M.

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Agrifood value chains: Building resilient food systems by Minten, Bart, Belton, Ben, Reardon, Thomas

“…Agrifood value chains in the world’s low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have expanded rapidly over the past decade, supplying an increasing volume and diversity of food products. …”
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Banana and plantain by Tripathi, L., Tripathi, J.N., Tenkouano, A., Bramel-Cox, P.J.

“…Bananas and plantains ( Musa spp .) are the world’s fourth most important food crop after rice, wheat, and maize in terms of gross value of production. …”
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