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Exploring the factors influencing urban farmers’ perception and attitude toward the use of excreta-based organic fertilizers in Arba Minch City, Ethiopia
This study assesses the factors influencing urban farmers’ intentions to adopt excreta-based organic fertilizers in Arba Minch City, Ethiopia, to …
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Communally established cattle feedlots as a sustainable livelihood option for climate change resilience and food security in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture and livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa, a region heavily reliant on livestock …
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Climate smart agriculture impact on food and nutrition security in Ethiopia
Introduction The objective of this study was to analyze how innovations in Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) contribute to improving the food …
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Climate-smart agricultural practices among rural farmers in Masvingo district of Zimbabwe: perspectives on the mitigation strategies to drought and water scarcity for improved crop production
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges many rural farmers face in sub-Saharan Africa, as most agricultural practices …
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Mechanism of enhanced freshness formulation in optimizing antioxidant retention of gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) harvested at two maturity stages
Kiwifruit exhibits a climacteric ripening pattern and has as an extremely perishable nature. Considering that high perishability leads to a …
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Young women’s and men’s climate adaptation practices and capacities in Kenya livestock production systems
Climate change adaptation strategies must be identified and tailored to diverse locations and livestock production systems to be effective. Social …
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Could alien invasive species be a solution to postharvest losses of fresh produce?
OPINION article Front. Sustain. Food Syst., 06 December 2023Sec. Agroecology and Ecosystem Services Volume 7 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1291118
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Potential food safety risks in tomato value chains in urban settings of Eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative investigation
Background The value chains of tomatoes in Ethiopia are largely informal which may pose potential food safety risks. Value chains …
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Adaptation to land scarcity among small-scale farming households in South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rural farming households in Sub-Saharan Africa, facing limited land access, engage in land purchase, rental, and other land access practices. …
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The future of African wild fruits – a drive towards responsible production and consumption of the marula fruit
The marula fruit has played a central role in the dietary intake, socioeconomic standing, and cultural practices of communities in …
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Endophytic fungi: versatile partners for pest biocontrol, growth promotion, and climate change resilience in plants
Plant-associated endophytic fungi (EFs) are emerging as a promising solution to advancing modern agriculture and fostering environmental sustainability, especially in …
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Developing improvement strategies for management of the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] based on end-users’ preferences in Southern Nigeria
Synsepalum dulcificum is a valuable horticultural and lesser-known crop, famous for the uniqueness of its taste modifying properties, which is …
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Effects of sowing dates and phosphorus levels on cotton growth and yield: soil analysis and implications
This study assessed the effects of sowing dates and phosphorus levels on cotton performance in Chato-Msilale village in Chato District, …
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Bridging knowledge gaps in fish health management through education, research, and biosecurity
Education, research, and biosecurity have global recognition as strong pillars of sustainable aquaculture development. In many developing countries, insufficient knowledge …
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In-field assessment of the variability in water and nutrient use efficiency among potato farmers in a semi-arid climate
Precise water management is imperative for sustainable crop production under irrigation in semi-arid regions with increasingly variable rainfall. Water use …
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The effect of the silvopastoral system on milk production and reproductive performance of dairy cows and its contribution to adaptation to a changing climate in the drylands of Benin (West-Africa)
Knowledge about dairy cows raised in small-scale agroforestry systems in dryland areas is of paramount importance to inform policy and …
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Effect of market participation on the food and nutrition security status of the rural smallholder farmers: the case of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa
Introduction: Hunger and malnutrition remain serious issues in developing countries, particularly in rural regions. Increased market participation of smallholder farmers …
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Comparing the contribution of formal and local seed systems to household seed security in eastern Zimbabwe
Introduction Interventions aimed at improving the seed security of smallholder farmers do not always yield positive results. Governments, donors, and …
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Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa
Climate change has intensified food security challenges, especially in Africa, where a significant portion of produce is reliant on smallholder …
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Floods stress in lowland rice production: experiences of rice farmers in Kilombero and Lower-Rufiji floodplains, Tanzania
The resilience of rice production to floods is a crucial aspect of agricultural development in flood-prone regions. However, little is …