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 05/11/2026.
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Nutritional status and household food security of pregnant women: insights from the Nutritional Status of Expectant Mothers and their Newborn Infants (NuEMI) study in South Africa
Abstract Objective: To describe the nutritional intake and status of pregnant women in Bloemfontein and compare across different household food …
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State-mandated decentralized irrigation reforms: (re)thinking Africa’s irrigation commons using the state-reinforced self-governance framework
The prospects and challenges of decentralized irrigation governance reforms are widely discussed. Less discussed, however, is the institutional design of …
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Technical and cost efficiency analysis of irrigated onion production insight from smallholders irrigated onion farmers in north East Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
Introduction Onions are an imperative root crop that can be grown both under irrigation and rain-fed conditions. It is considered …
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Effect of ultrasonically-activated irrigation protocols used for regenerative endodontics on removal of dual species biofilm in a three-dimensionally printed tooth model: in vitro study
INTRODUCTION: Eradication of residual biofilm from root canal dentine is critical for the success of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs). THE …
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An Entrepreneurship Framework for Improved Productivity and Financial Performance of Primary Agricultural Cooperatives in North West Province
The study was conducted to establish an entrepreneurship framework for the improved productivity and financial performance of agricultural cooperatives in …
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A gendered analysis of adaptive capacity and food security in Makueni County, Kenya
Climate change is expected to reduce crop and livestock productivity leading to increased hunger and food insecurity. Formulation of effective …
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A Systematic Review of Irrigation Development and Agricultural Water Management in Mali
Abstract Rain-fed and irrigated agriculture are key to economic growth, job creation, food security, and livelihoods across Africa. Agriculture in …
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The Challenges of Extension Service Delivery and its Determinants in the Agricultural Extension System: An Insight from a Study in North-Western Ethiopia
The present study examined the significant bottlenecks of extension service and determinants of service delivery in North Western Ethiopia. A …
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Impact of capacity building through learning, training, and coaching on agricultural innovation
Successful innovation requires employees to have intellectual and technical capacity. This study explored the effects of capacity building through educational …
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Bacteriological quality of drinking water and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Drinking contaminated water is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa, where access to safe drinking …
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Characterization and classification of soils in the irrigable land of Achewa small-scale irrigation area, Itang special district, southwest Gambella, Ethiopia
The characterization and classification of soils in irrigable areas are crucial for understanding soil types and nutrient status, which in …
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Degradability, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota of livestock rations containing different levels of Azolla pinnata
The scarcity of animal feeding resources has been driving the use of sustainable alternatives such as Azolla. This study evaluated …
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Food insecurity confrontation by pastoralist and agrarian communities in South Omo Zone, Ethiopia: a facility-based qualitative study
Food insecurity remains a global issue, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Thus, this study focused on identifying factors contributing …
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Heterogeneity of demands for nature’s contributions to people and nature’s values by farmers: insights from the Kilimanjaro social-ecological system
Farmers are not a homogeneous social actor group, particularly regarding their demands for nature’s contributions to people (NCP) and how …
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Exploring smallholder farmers’ access and participation in the Home Grown School Feeding Programme in selected counties of Kenya
Introduction: Smallholder farmers (SHFs) produce 80% of the total agricultural output in Kenya. The Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) …
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Achieving universal sanitation in Ghana: An analysis of key drivers of toilet ownership among property owners in Urban areas
Access to safe sanitation facilities remains a critical public health concern, especially in rapidly urbanizing countries like Ghana. This study …
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Water, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions can reduce child antibiotic use: evidence from Bangladesh and Kenya
Antibiotics can trigger antimicrobial resistance and microbiome alterations. Reducing pathogen exposure and undernutrition can reduce infections and antibiotic use. We …
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Combating land degradation for sustainable smallholder agriculture and food sovereignty in Ghana’s Volta Region
The severe and accelerating loss of land quality and productivity is widely acknowledged at all geographic scales, from the global …
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Socioeconomic disparities in child malnutrition: trends, determinants, and policy implications from the Kenya demographic and health survey (2014 - 2022)
BACKGROUND: Child malnutrition remains a critical public health problem, with socioeconomic factors playing a significant role. Socioeconomic factors include household …
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Drivers and impacts of mobile phone-mediated scaling of agricultural technologies: a meta-analysis
Mobile phone-mediated scaling of agricultural technologies (MPSATs) attracts attention as an effective approach for promoting agricultural development and sustainability. Despite …