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Determinants of honey production among smallholder beekeepers: evidence from Baringo County, Kenya
Introduction Despite rising global demand for honey and honey products, production levels among smallholder beekeepers remain low. This study assesses …
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Pesticide use and alternative pest control strategies in Liberia: a comparative analysis of staple and market-oriented crop farmers
Introduction Given the rising concern for food safety and environmental sustainability of agricultural intensification in the Global South, we examined …
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Innovation bundling and food security nexus among smallholder farmers in Kenya’s drylands. A triple hurdle approach
Achieving food security among smallholder farmers remains an ultimate goal in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Accurate reference evapotranspiration estimation with limited data for sustainable irrigation in eastern Morocco: a machine learning approach
Accurate estimation of daily reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is essential for effective irrigation scheduling, improved water-use efficiency, and sustainable crop production …
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Effectiveness of existing policies and institutional frameworks in promoting economic growth through agro-industrialization in Ghana
Background Agriculture remains central to Ghana’s economy, contributing nearly 20% of GDP and employing one-third of the labor force. Yet …
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Livelihood vulnerability of food systems in Agro-Ecological Region I of Southern Zambia
Climate change has significantly disrupted the food systems and livelihoods of low-resource rural communities, particularly in Southern Zambia's Agroecological Region …
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Lipid composition and functional properties of quinoa (Amarilla Sacaca) seed oil: impact of cultivation in a hyper-arid Saharan environment on yield, fatty acids, and antioxidant capacity
Introduction Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), a nutrient-dense “golden grain” from South America, is valued for its resilience to abiotic stresses, …
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Prevalence, genotypic characterization, and hygiene-related risk factors of Campylobacter in broiler carcasses and on-farm slaughter environments in peri-urban Kenya
Campylobacteriosis is a major global foodborne illness, with poultry representing a key reservoir for human infection. In Kenya, peri-urban smallholder …
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Socioeconomic dynamics of tomato trading and the challenges facing small-scale traders in Chinsali District, Zambia
Tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) trading plays a vital role in supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to household food security. …
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Effects of climate-induced drought on livestock production and market dynamics in Mazabuka District of Zambia
Livestock production is a central pillar of Zambia’s food system, contributing to food security, incomes, and rural livelihoods. However, increasing …
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Leveraging digital tools for climate-smart farming to enhance sustainable food production systems
Achieving Sustainable Food Production Systems (SFPS) remain the fundamental challenge of the agricultural sector across the world. This comes at …
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Land use and land cover dynamics and its implications for agrifood systems among smallholder farmers in central Malawi
Introduction In central Malawi, the conversion of forests and grazing land into cropland and settlements is increasingly shaping the limits …
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Global research trends on bamboo (1975–2024): a bibliometric analysis
Bamboo, a highly versatile and sustainable plant, encompasses approximately 1,680 to 1,700 species within 125 to 130 genera. It is …
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Spatial dependence and spillover effects in crop diversification practices: farm household level evidence from Ghana
Diversification has been practiced by several economies globally due to its potential to drive structural economic transformation as well as …
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Exploring the impacts of climate change, institutional quality, and conflicts on food security in Africa
Food insecurity remains a critical and persistent development challenge in Africa, exacerbated by accelerating climate change, recurrent conflicts, and weak …
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An overview of biopesticides use and analysis of the Kenyan legal frameworks regulating biocontrol agents: a review
Plant pests and diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and plant-parasitic nematodes continue to cause substantial yield and economic losses …
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Carbon assimilation, water-use efficiency, and shoot dry matter yield of six food legumes intercropped with maize in Malkerns, Eswatini
Introduction Intercropping offers numerous benefits that can be leveraged to increase crop yields. This study assessed gas exchange parameters, leaf …
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Spirulina platensis as a sustainable nutraceutical to mitigate Candida albicans–induced renal and reproductive dysfunction in diabetic female rats through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal mechanisms
Introduction Candida albicans commonly colonizes the female reproductive tract and may lead to systemic complications, particularly under immunocompromised conditions such …
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Understanding farmer decision-making and gendered adoption strategies under climate shocks in sub-Saharan Africa
Climate change continues to affect the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, where households face …
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Unpacking disparity: gender and youth in Uganda’s rice seed system and pathways to inclusive innovation
Introduction This study examines gendered and generational disparities in access to, awareness of, and adoption of improved rice seed varieties …