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Plant-based diets among students at Rhodes University, South Africa: prevalence, motivations, and barriers
In the context of unsustainable food choices and consumption patterns, transition to plant-based diets is considered a pathway to reducing …
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Sensory profiling of traditional Sorghum porridge (Aceda): advancing nutritious and culturally accepted biofortified products
Introduction Micronutrient deficiencies remain a significant public health concern in Sudan and are exacerbated by conflict and displacement. Methods This …
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Mapping global research on mycotoxins in aquafeed from scientometric and critical perspectives
The global significance of mycotoxins in aquaculture is evident. However, regional vulnerabilities, effects, and inconsistent regulations on mycotoxin contamination remain …
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Agrarian transitions in rural Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga province, South Africa: understanding dynamics and determinants
In the coming decades, smallholder agriculture in the Global South will experience significant transformations due to environmental challenges, urbanization and …
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The crop commercialization impact of cluster farming initiative in Northwestern Ethiopia
Introduction In Ethiopia and other developing countries, the commercialization of smallholder agriculture is a key strategy for achieving agricultural and …
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A framework for researching African food systems
The structure and functioning of current African food systems, together with unfavourable terms of trade and climate change impacts, pose …
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Multifunctional roles of intercropping in the management of insect pests affecting pulse crops: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis
Pulse crops such as faba beans, chickpea and lentils are an important contributor to the necessary food thanks to their …
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Awareness, knowledge and attitudes of food and nutrition sustainability, and food choice drivers among university students
Food systems face increasing unsustainable consumption and production practices contributing to rising climate change and chronic diseases globally. However, promoting …
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Socioeconomic factors influencing smallholder farmers’ willingness to cultivate neglected legumes and their selection of suitable planting dates
Neglected legumes are fundamental to global food systems, contributing to agricultural sustainability, enhancing food security, and strengthening the resilience of …
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Heterogeneity, transient, and persistent technical efficiency: implications for African agrifood systems
This study departs from conventional estimation of technical efficiency by distinguishing between transient and persistent technical efficiency while accounting for …
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Editorial: Technologies to assess soil quality towards sustaining food security
The aim of this research topic is to examine the impact of technological advancements on soil quality and crop yield, …
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Potential of egusi for food and nutrition security in northern Ghana: gender perspectives and social constructs underpinning cultivation and use
Background Using indigenous underutilized crops as a sustainable measure to mitigate food and nutrition insecurity is recommended globally. Few studies …
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Heritability and expression of yield and yield components in cowpea, an underutilized crop in Africa
Grain yield in South Africa cowpea remains low compared to other cowpea producing countries, due largely to a lack of …
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The social, economic and environmental impact of an agroecological farming system: a case study in Phumulani Agri-village, Belfast, Mpumalanga, South Africa
This paper demonstrates the contribution of an agroecological model to food and nutrition security and livelihood strategies in the Phumulani …
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Improved quality signaling boosts farmers' willingness to pay for quality assured cassava planting materials: evidence from experimental auctions in the Lake Zone of Tanzania
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key staple food in the Lake Zone of northwestern Tanzania and a critical food …
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Impact of agricultural land use changes on food access in Mwatate Sub-County, Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Introduction Whereas Sustainable Development Goal 2 seeks to achieve zero hunger by 2030, food security remains a global challenge. Therefore, …
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Empowering smallholder olive growers in northwest Tunisia through an agroecological business model
Olive cultivation struggles with climate change, resource degradation, and price volatility. Agroecology is considered as the mainstream model for transforming …
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One Health conceptualization of sustainable diets looking at low- and middle-income settings: a systematic literature review
Unhealthy diets are proven risks for non-communicable diseases and mortality globally. Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are equally faced with …
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Exploring farmer perspectives on Bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc]: production constraints, preferred varietal traits and implications for varietal development in northern Namibia
In Namibia, Bambara groundnut is one of the few legume crops grown for human consumption and adapted to the local …
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Gender roles in agroforestry value chains: evidence from fruit tree-based agroforestry in Dodota district, Ethiopia
Despite the economic significance of fruit tree-based agroforestry in Ethiopia, gender considerations throughout the value chain activities are still underexplored. …