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Assessing wildlife threats and land use changes in protected areas of North-eastern Ethiopia
Abstract Wildlife conservation in North-Eastern Ethiopia faces increasing threats due to human activities and environmental changes. This study examines the …
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Phenotypic and Saltol-based molecular characterization of rice germplasm under salinity stress at seedling stage
Abstract This study integrated phenotypic and molecular characterization to identify salinity-tolerant rice germplasm for breeding. A total of 231 rice …
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Chemical analysis of elephant dung as a potential organic fertilizer in Malawian agricultural systems: a preliminary study
Abstract Soil fertility decline and land degradation threaten food security and ecosystem health across sub-Saharan Africa, including Malawi. Our preliminary …
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Determining evapotranspiration of Faba bean and Chickpea using the soil water balance method under field conditions in in the Gezira Scheme, Sudan
Abstract Water scarcity is a major constraint to agricultural productivity in Sudan, making the accurate estimation of crop water requirements …
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Constructing a National Composite Index to measure food security in Libya: a multidimensional analysis (1990–2022)
Abstract This study develops a National Composite Food Security Index (NCFSI) for Libya covering 1990–2022, integrating four dimensions: food availability, …
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Understanding farmer knowledge, practices and decision-making in pest and disease management: the case of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation in Mbeya, Tanzania
Abstract Irish potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) is an important food and cash crop for smallholder farmers in Tanzania, particularly …
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Engaging traders in strengthening seed systems in Tanzania: key drivers for selling grains of improved varieties of sorghum, common beans and groundnuts
Seed systems in sub-Saharan Africa face constant challenges such as limited access to quality seeds and low varietal turnover. Despite …
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Harnessing microbial communities to enhance seed germination: a review of opportunities and challenges
Abstract Seed-associated microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses, play diverse roles in seed physiology, influencing germination, seedling vigor, and …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Sustainable farming in Kilombero district, Tanzania: a comparative profitability study of agroforestry (Acacia albida–pigeon peas intercrop) and continuous monocropping systems
Abstract Agriculture in Tanzania faces the dual challenge of ensuring food security and improving rural incomes, yet many smallholder farmers …
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Linkages and determinants of investments in sustainable land management innovations among smallholder farmers in Central Ethiopia
Sustainable land management (SLM) as a strategic tool for sustainable agriculture is being developed globally and widely required and implemented …
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Cassava mosaic disease in Burkina Faso: epidemiological aspects and disease management perspectives
Abstract Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) is the main biotic constraint to cassava production in West Africa. In Burkina Faso, efforts …
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Role of policies and institutional frameworks in sustaining conservation agriculture: a critical review of Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme in Zimbabwe
Abstract Background Conservation agriculture has emerged as a critical strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity, resilience, and food security amidst climate …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Profitability dynamics of improved and traditional beehive models in Tanzania
Abstract Despite Tanzania’s strong potential for apiculture, smallholder beekeepers continue to experience low productivity and limited profitability due to the …
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Farmer awareness of heavy metal contamination in urban roadside vegetables along the Accra–Tema motorway, Ghana
Abstract Urban roadside farming plays a vital role in enhancing food security in densely populated areas, but also poses a …
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Assessing the effects of fertilizer formulations on the production of Zea mays L. for sustainable agriculture in Burkina Faso
Abstract Maize, Zea mays L., is a crop of high socio-economic value to people worldwide. However, low levels of soil …
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Management of faba bean gall (Physoderma viciae) through integration of host resistance with fungicides in Meket district, North Eastern Ethiopia
Abstract Faba bean (Vicia faba) is among the most important crops grown in the highlands of Wollo, Ethiopia. Its yield …
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Technical efficiency of teff production in South Soddo District, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
Abstract Agriculture remains the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, but productivity levels must improve to address food insecurity. In particular, …
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Village saving loan association membership and commercialization among smallholder maize farmers in northern Uganda
Abstract Smallholder maize farmers are typically engaged in subsistence production with low input use, low yields, and insufficient profits for …
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Genetic variability of anti-nutritional factors among soybean (Glycine max.) germplasm
Abstract Soybean is a vital source of vegetable protein, carbohydrates, oil, and minerals. However, anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) can diminish its …
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Recession farming practices and their linkage to hydroclimatic risks in Kilombero Valley
Abstract Kilombero Valley is one of the African floodplain ecosystems currently under pressure due to significant water-related investments and hydroclimatic …