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Tailoring IPM plans to fight a cloaked pest: helping smallholder farmers combat the sweetpotato weevil in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract Africa accounts for a significant portion of the world’s sweetpotato production where it is widely grown as a staple …
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African women and young people as agriculture service providers—business models, benefits, gaps and opportunities
Abstract We use a combination of a global desk review of the literature with information from an on-going action research …
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Genetic diversity assessed in Ethiopian highland bamboo [ Oldeania alpina (K. Schum) Stapleton] populations revealed by microsatellite markers
Abstract Background Ethiopian highland bamboo [ Oldeania alpina (K. Schum) Stapleton] (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Arundinarieae) is one of the economically and …
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Do gender disparities in socioeconomic status affect Teff productivity? A comparative analysis in Ethiopia
Abstract Ethiopia is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, and the recent political and economic reforms recognize the importance of empowering …
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Assessment of the nitrogen fertilizer split-application on maize grain yield and profitability on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo
Abstract Soil depletion constitutes a major challenge for agriculture and food security in highlands of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo …
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Management of the Striga epidemics in pearl millet production: a review
Abstract Pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) is a drought-resilient and nutritious staple food crop widely cultivated in …
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Examining antibiotic use in Kenya: farmers’ knowledge and practices in addressing antibiotic resistance
Abstract Background Antibiotics hold the promise of mitigating the spread of livestock diseases while enhancing productivity. However, there is global …
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Impact of cluster farming on smallholder farmers teff commercialization in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Cluster farming is an agricultural practice that involves organizing and grouping together farmers within a specific geographic area …
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Factors influencing gender and youth integration in agricultural research and innovation in Africa
Abstract Integrating gender and youth in Agricultural Research and Innovation (R & I) is important for strengthening the impact and …
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Evaluation of smallholder farmers’ use of indigenous knowledge in Ethiopian avocado (Persea americana Mill.) production and fruit preference criteria
Abstract Background Avocado is a versatile fruit that has been farmed for its flavor, nutritional worth, and socioeconomic benefit in …
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Women’s visibility and bargaining power in the common bean value chain in Mozambique
Women are involved in bean production and marketing, but their contribution is often invisible. This study is interested in understanding …
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Mapping fruit tree dynamics using phenological metrics from optimal Sentinel-2 data and Deep Neural Network
Abstract Accurate and up-to-date crop-type maps are essential for efficient management and well-informed decision-making, allowing accurate planning and execution of …
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Trends and critical points of Aspergillus contamination along Ethiopian chili postharvest value chain
Abstract Background Chili is the most commonly grown spice in Ethiopia and is a high-value crop for household consumption and …
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Effects of covid-19 on the livelihoods of rural women in Ethiopia
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on people’s lives and economic activities. Women are expected to bear …
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A review of edible saturniidae (Lepidoptera) caterpillars in Africa
Abstract Background Edible saturniids constitute an important component of traditional diets in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a source of …
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Optimization of African indigenous vegetables production in sub Saharan Africa: a review
Abstract The numerous types of African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) in sub-Saharan Africa are not extensively cultivated, even after the realization …
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Economic impacts and management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in smallholder agriculture: a panel data analysis for Ghana
Abstract Background Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda; FAW), a native pest of the Americas, invaded West Africa about 7 years ago …
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An overview of the status, productivity and determinants of improved forage technology adoption in Ethiopia: a review
Abstract In Ethiopia, the adoption of improved forage technology is low despite the fact that improved technology adoption can play …
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Profiling bacterial communities of irrigation water and leafy green vegetables produced by small-scale farms and sold in informal settlements in South Africa
Abstract Morogo is an African indigenous term used for leafy green vegetables harvested in the wild or cultivated in small-scale …
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Harnessing of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agroecosystem sustainability
Abstract Background Soil microorganisms including rhizobacteria and fungi play a key role in soil health, biodiversity and productivity of natural …