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Understanding gender differences in maize productivity among smallholders in central Uganda: a total factor productivity approach
Abstract Despite women’s dominance in maize production in Uganda, there have been reported cases of food insecurity among the female-headed …
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Adult-plant resistance and a suitable method of reaction determination to scald and net form net blotch in malt barley genotypes at a hot spot location in Ethiopia
Abstract Scald and net form net blotch caused by fungal pathogens Rhynchosporium secalis and Pyrenophora teres f. teres, respectively, are …
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Utilizing virtual communities of practice in the national campaign of wheat in Egypt: action research
Abstract Background Virtual Community of Practices (VCoP) simply is a method to use social media in extension, yet its roots …
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Determinants of smallholder wheat farmers’ participation in cluster farming in Lemu-Bilbilo and Hetosa Districts of Arsi Zone, Ethiopia
Abstract Despite devoting significant efforts to develop and implement policies aimed at enhancing the sustainability of its food systems, promoting …
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Policy paper: interventions for sustainable millet production in Sudan
Abstract This research delves into the sustainability of millet production and its impact on food security in Sudan, particularly in …
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Tracking the storage stability in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): impact of accelerated storage on storability characteristics, seed quality, phytochemical content, and fatty acids
Abstract Storage stability under non-optimal conditions is an essential characteristic of Sudanese sesame. To understand opportunities to improve storage stability …
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Typology of smallholder maize farmers in South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo: implications in improving farming practices and markets
Abstract Understanding the typology of smallholder maize farmers is crucial to elucidate the diversity in local farming systems, and therefore, …
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From organic farming to agroecology farming, what challenges do organic farmers face in Central Uganda?
Abstract Revealed as a production system that does not use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, organic farming is recognized as ecological …
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Impact of credit use on crop productivity and gross income of smallholder farmers: a propensity score matching approach
Abstract Background Agriculture is Ethiopia’s principal economic activity, employing the vast majority of the population, however, smallholder farmers in the …
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Aflatoxins in cattle concentrate feed and potential carry-over of aflatoxin B1 into milk in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract Aflatoxin contamination of animal feed threatens livestock production and can harm human health when aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is carried …
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Determinants of commercialization of African Indigenous Vegetables among smallholder farmers in Bungoma County, Kenya
Abstract Rising awareness of various lifestyle diseases and illnesses has led to an increased understanding of healthy eating habits, the …
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The impact of contract farming on income of smallholder vegetables farmers in the central rift valley of Ethiopia
Abstract Recently, due attention was given to the commercialization of smallholder agriculture through contact farming, hoping that it would bring …
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Validation of farmers’ on-farm irrigation scheduling for optimal water utilization in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Abstract Unwise use of irrigation water in water-scarce areas exacerbates water scarcity, diminishes crop yield, and leads to resource wastage. …
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Vulnerability and adaptation of maize smallholder farmers to climate change: a Sub-Saharan African context
Abstract This study analyzed smallholder maize farmers' perceptions of climate change vulnerability and adaptation strategies in the eastern Democratic Republic …
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Seedling survival and plantation success in the drylands of Northern Ethiopia
Abstract We studied tree seedling survival rates and plantation success of the Growth and Transformation Plan I—GTP I (2011–2015) in …
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Genetic diversity, correlation and genotype × yield × trait (GYT) analysis of grain yield and nutritional quality traits in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) genotypes in Tigray, northern Ethiopia
Abstract Selecting sorghum genotypes with higher grain yield and nutritional quality is essential to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition in …
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Influence of reasoned organic and inorganic fertilization on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) growth, productivity, and profitability on degraded sandy soil in South Togo
Abstract Reasoned fertilization practices promote fertilizers formula adjusted to the crop’s needs and increase production and income. In this study, …
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Comparison of different mulching options for improving water productivity and maize yield in a semi-arid climate, Northern Ethiopia, Tigray
Abstract This study compared the effectiveness of organic and inorganic mulching options for improving soil moisture content (SMC), water productivity …
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The status of eucalypt products’ trade in western Gurage watersheds and its contribution to construction industry in rural areas and urban centers
Abstract A marketing channel is a marketing process that performs several functions by bridging the gap between production and consumption. …