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The economics of cluster farming for sustainable smallholder commercialization in Ethiopia: institutional drivers, trade-offs—evidence from a systematic review
Inroduction Smallholder commercialization remains central to agricultural transformation in developing countries, yet fragmented production systems, high transaction costs, and weak …
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Renewable energy technology adoption among arable crop farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria: attitudes, constraints and potential food-system implications
Introduction Renewable energy technologies (RETs) can support agricultural energy needs, yet their uptake among smallholder farmers remains uneven. This study …
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A cybernetic framework for transformative food system change: sustainable landscape management in West and Central Africa
The multiple socio-ecological dimensions of sustainable landscape management, along with potential cross-boundary effects and co-evolving societal conditions, require research evaluation …
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Editorial: Digital agricultural technologies for improving food security outcomes
The nature and format of the editorial have been changedDevelop a stronger overarching argument Replace much of the article-by-article reporting …
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Spatial heterogeneity of profitability among indigenous fruit and vegetable farmers in West Africa
Introduction The profitability of indigenous fruit and vegetable (IFV) farmers in West Africa is critical for food security, yet standard …
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Cocoa climate-smart agriculture adoption in Ghana: why the synergies and trade-offs matter for policy
The role of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in sustainable cocoa production cannot be ignored. However, studies on perceived effectiveness and the …
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The household return to home-grown school feeding: why income understates the welfare gain in Malawi
Home-grown school feeding programs (HGSFPs) are expanding across Africa on the assumption that benefits propagate through income: participation raises farm …
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Rethinking urban agriculture futures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: evidence from a rapidly urbanizing city in the global south
Urban agriculture (UA) remains an important but unevenly governed part of urban food systems in many rapidly urbanizing cities of …
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Determinants of soil testing decisions among smallholder maize farmers in western Kenya
Depletion of soil fertility over time remains a major challenge limiting agricultural productivity in Kenya, particularly for maize, the country’s …
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How community seed banks contribute to climate-resilient seed systems: evidence from Ethiopia, Malawi, and Nepal
Farmer-managed seed systems (FMSS) deliver the bulk of seeds used by smallholder farmers in many countries of the Global South. …
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi biofertilization improves Cyperus esculentus growth, yield, and nutrient uptake while restoring degraded Paleudults in Southeastern Nigeria
Background Degraded Typic Paleudults in Southeastern Nigeria are characterised by strong acidity, severe phosphorus fixation, low organic matter, and depleted …
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Strengthening climate information institutionalization within extension services for improved climate services delivery in South Africa
Public agricultural advisors play a vital intermediary role in supporting smallholder farmers’ adaptation to climate change and increasing rainfall variability, …
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Exploring determinants of climate resilience of smallholder farmers linked to school feeding programmes in Kenya
School feeding programmes (SFPs) are gaining recognition as a mechanism for transforming food systems and enhancing farmers’ resilience to climate …
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Determinants of market intelligence usage among smallholder potato Agri-enterprises in Kenya
Introduction Irish potato is an important staple food and cash crop in Kenya, contributing significantly to household income, food security …
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Restoring the argan ecosystem: an integrated analysis of degradation drivers, restoration strategies, and implementation gaps
The Arganeraie ecosystem ( Argania spinosa L. Skeels), a key ecological, cultural, and socio-economic pillar of Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains and …
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Effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies in strengthening food and water security resilience in Eswatini
Climate change is severely affecting smallholder farming systems in Eswatini, particularly in the semi-arid Lubombo Region, through recurrent droughts, erratic …
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Gender norms, women’s empowerment and economic resilience to climate change in small-scale poultry enterprises in Nigeria and Tanzania
Introduction The poultry sub-sector is important for rural livelihoods in both Nigeria and Tanzania, providing income, food, and livelihood opportunities …
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A scoping review of scaling agricultural innovations in sub-Saharan Africa: from diffusion to systems transformation
Background Scaling development innovations is critical for advancing agricultural transformation and food system resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet significant …
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Biochar-based amendments reduce yield variability and enhance economic benefits in maize and cotton under smallholder farming in northern Benin
In sub-Saharan Africa, maize and cotton are essential for food security and economic development, yet their productivity remains constrained by …
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Seed security and local crop diversity assessment of three local municipalities of uMgungundlovu, KZN (South Africa)
Seed security and crop diversification were investigated and proposed as adaptation measures to adverse climate changes, socio-economic hardships, and different …