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Correction: Understanding the societal dilemma of genetically modified food consumption: a stimulus-organism-response investigation
One of our basic human needs is food since we must eat to survive. Long-standing practices include improving plants and …
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Continued use of climate-smart agricultural practices in central Uganda cattle corridor: a farming household typology perspective
Uganda’s central cattle corridor remains highly vulnerable to climate shocks such as drought and erratic rainfall, threatening food security and …
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Editorial: Enhancing soil and crop resilience: strategies against climate-driven salinization and degradation
understanding of these pressing issues, the 10 accepted articles of this Research Topic are organized into four thematic areas: i) …
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Interplay of individual and food environment factors shaping diets in the Kisumu urban informal settlements
Introduction Malnutrition persists in Kenyan urban informal settlements, disproportionately affecting women and children. This study explores the complex interplay between …
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Trends in land prices paid for farms redistributed under the proactive land acquisition strategy in South Africa (2005–2018)
Introduction South Africa’s market-based land reform has long been criticised for its slow pace, partly due to concerns about limited …
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PICS bag adoption intensity in southern Tanzania: synergy of training and credit
Postharvest losses in staple crops such as maize continue to undermine food security and farmers’ incomes in sub-Saharan Africa, despite …
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Replacing tobacco with alternative crops for sustainable development: understanding smallholder farmers' perspectives in Uganda
Almost 5.3 million hectares of land across the globe are dedicated to tobacco, with more than 75% allocated to growing …
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Phytochemical composition and antioxidant efficacy of Laurus nobilis L.: impact of sex, plant stage, and extraction solvents
Introduction Laurus nobilis L., a botanical name for bay leaf, is a widely used spice and medicinal herb. The purpose …
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Integrating geospatial analysis and the suitability-resources quality index to optimize crop suitability for sustainable agriculture
This study develops a framework for sustainable agriculture in an arid Egyptian region, enhancing food security through advanced assessments of …
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Advancing equitable livelihoods of people involved in Ghana's food systems: a scoping review of evidence
Ghana's food system plays a critical role in sustaining livelihoods, particularly for smallholder farmers, women, and youth. Yet, these groups …
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Global evidence on nature-positive agricultural practices and their socio-economic and ecological impacts: a systematic review
Background Nature Positive Food Production (NPFP) is an emerging framework for linking agricultural productivity with the regeneration of ecosystems. It …
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Assessing climate events, farmer adaptation, and the role of social media in climate and varietal information delivery among Tanzanian farmers
Limited climate information on weather patterns and adaptable varieties hinders decision-making and lowers productivity under climate change. Social media is …
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Evaluation of national policies governing food systems in Malawi prisons and their impact on prisoner nutrition and health
Food systems policies play a crucial role in fostering sustainable food and nutrition security within the prison system. This study …
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Enhancing AquaCrop model precision for accurate simulation of sweet potato and taro landraces
Neglected and underutilised crop species (NUS) such as orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) and taro are nutrient-dense, climate-resilient crops with high …
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Mismatches in the coffee value chain: from basic needs to hedonistic lifestyles—experiences from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Switzerland
The coffee value chain (VC) faces several social-ecological challenges. Material resources and value creation are unequally distributed with a higher …
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Enhancing climate resilience of smallholder farmers through conservation agriculture in the southern highlands of Tanzania
Conservation Agriculture (CA) offers a promising pathway for enhancing climate resilience and productivity among smallholder farmers in the Southern Highlands …
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Physicochemical and cooking properties of six pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L) genotypes from Malawi
Introduction Pigeon pea ( Cajanus cajan ) is a vital protein source in southern Malawi, yet the relationship between seed …
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Does entrepreneurial orientation influence the adoption intensity of climate-smart dairy strategies? Evidence from smallholder farmers in Central Kenya
Introduction The dairy value chain in Kenya is important for income generation and food security, yet smallholder farmers face increasing …
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Gendered risk perceptions and structural barriers to sustainable pest management: evidence from Uganda’s tomato value chain
Sustainable pest management amid the intensifying adverse effects of climate change is critical to the resilience of agrifood systems. Yet …
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Dairy farms at an advanced stage in their agroecological transition show higher environmental and socio-economic performance
In Burkina Faso, the growing demand for milk prompts dairy farmers to pursue solutions that improve their production while maintaining …