Eau, agriculture et alimentation
Eau potable et assainissement, irrigation, agriculture et élevage, sécurité alimentaire et nutrition.
Critères d'inclusion : Documents publiés sur SPHAERO dont le titre ou les mots-clés contiennent l'un des termes suivants (mot entier, avec ses variantes) : eau potable, drinking water, water supply, assainissement, sanitation, WASH, irrigation, agriculture, agricultural, agricoles, farmers, agriculteurs, élevage, livestock, sécurité alimentaire, insécurité alimentaire, food security, food insecurity, malnutrition. Composition recalculée chaque nuit.
Responsable : Équipe éditoriale SPHAERO. Composition mise à jour le 04/11/2026.
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Smallholder Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Variability and Livestock Adaptability in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Climate variability poses significant challenges for livestock farming, especially in areas where smallholder farmers depend on it. This study investigated …
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An Exploration of Social Media as a Tool for Agricultural Information Dissemination Among Smallholder Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Access to reliable and timely agricultural information remains essential for improving productivity among smallholder farmers. In South Africa’s rural areas, …
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Mycogenic synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using an endophytic Aspergillus niger isolate from Celastrus paniculatus: evaluation of multifunctional bioactivity for agricultural and antimicrobial applications
BACKGROUND: The green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using biological systems offers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional chemical …
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Understanding climate risks for water and agri-food systems: implications for smallholder farmers
South Africa (SA) is projected to become warmer and drier, with increasing frequency and intensity of extreme climatological and hydrometeorological …
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The association between climate-smart agriculture practices adoption and farm income and wealth of small-scale urban crop farmers in eThekwini municipality, with implications for food and nutrition security
Introduction: South Africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its reliance on climate-sensitive livelihoods and …
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Effect of biological and agricultural foaming agents on concrete waste for the preparation of porous ceramic materials
Abstract This study offers a novel method for recycling leftover concrete to create porous ceramic materials. Various pouring agents, such …
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Youth agency and participatory pathways in advancing sustainable agriculture entrepreneurship
Introduction Youth participation in sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship (SAE) is promoted across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet empirical evidence shows youth engagement remains …
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Assessing a farmer-based soil classification system vis-à-vis USDA soil taxonomy suborders in Kamuli District, Uganda
Based on 5 years of integrated pedological work in Kamuli District, this study examines how farmers in three villages understand …
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Vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities of rural communities to climate change impacts on water supply in the Upper Zambezi River Basin
Climate-related water insecurity is a significant concern for rural communities in western Zambia; however, evidence on how social conditions influence …
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AI-IoT driven system for agricultural pest outbreak risk prediction
Abstract Invasive pests pose a significant threat to agricultural production, particularly maize crops, with severe implications for food security. Timely …
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Contextualizing the marginal returns of regenerative agriculture on maize performance under climate change in Nigeria
In Nigeria, extreme climate conditions, such as droughts and erratic rainfall, increasingly threaten maize production, a crucial crop that is …
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Climate change, natural resource conflicts and insecurity in Nigeria: implication for food security
Introduction: Climate change and rising insecurity have intensified natural resource conflicts in Nigeria, posing serious threats to agricultural productivity and …
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Household perceptions and socio-demographic factors shaping the effectiveness of the “One Home One Garden” food security intervention in rural Dannhauser, South Africa
Introduction This study investigates the effect of government food security interventions, with specific focus on the One Home One Garden …
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Long-term drought dynamics and agricultural implications in eastern Amhara Region of Ethiopia (1901–2020): Insights from the Self-Calibrating Palmer Drought Severity Index
Understanding long-term drought dynamics in regions dominated by rain-fed agriculture systems is essential for climate adaptation planning. Thus, monitoring drought …
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Balancing Food Production and Environmental Sustainability in Ethiopian Agriculture: A Systematic Review
Ethiopia faces the dual challenge of increasing food production for a rapidly growing population while preserving the natural resource base …
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Interactive effects of fallow age and Chromolaena odorata invasion on tree regeneration in Central African agricultural landscapes
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Home-garden Agroforestry Practice for Food Security Resilience in Ethiopia
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CRT-Based Parallel Residue Transmission for Distributed Edge Blockchain Computing: A Scalable IoT Cluster Architecture for Arid Agriculture
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Development and Validation of an Eco-Friendly Neem-Based Biopesticide (Azadirachta indica) for Sustainable Agricultural Applications
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Awareness and practices regarding antimicrobial resistance among livestock farmers in Northern Uganda
Background Antimicrobial use in animals may contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which poses direct risks to animal health and welfare …