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What Might Influence Economic Forecasts for the Congo Basin?
Abstract While the Congo Basin remains an important repository for biodiversity, the economies of the basin rely on primary commodity …
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A Comprehensive Review of Policy Frameworks for Microbial Research and Development in Nigeria's Public Sector
Nigeria faces significant challenges in microbial food safety and antimicrobial resistance, creating a public health crisis with substantial economic consequences. …
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Harnessing Microbial Power for a Food-Secure Nigeria: A Comprehensive Review of Policy, Science, and Practice
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential for microbial technologies to drive sustainable agriculture and enhance food security …
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Tapping into Indigenous and Local Knowledge in the Congo Basin to Increase Understanding of Its Ecology
Abstract This chapter explores “indigenous” and “local” knowledge of “Pygmy” and “Bantu” peoples, respectively, and its relation to scientific understandings …
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How Could Agricultural Policies and Practices Influence the Future of the Congo Basin’s Biodiversity and Ecosystems?
Abstract This chapter explores how agricultural policies and practices shape biodiversity outcomes and ecosystem health in the Congo Basin. It …
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Mixed research-farmer assessments of legume integration scenarios in upland rice-based cropping systems in Madagascar
Summary In Madagascar, a three-year mixed-methods research approach was conducted through a partnership with a network of neighboring farmers. The …
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Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Yields of Bambara Groundnut Cultivars on Alfisols in Central Malawi
Abstract Bambara groundnut ( Vigna subterranean ), also referred to as Bambara nut or Ground beans, is considered as one …
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Road Map to Promoting Green Revolution in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract There is an urgent need to translate the known and proven technologies into strategies for improving soil health, increasing …
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The State of Agroecology in Malawi: A Review
Abstract Agricultural productivity is facing various challenges in many parts of the world including Malawi. These challenges are mostly associated …
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Leveraging on Indigenous Vegetables for Climate Change Adaptation in Central Malawi: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract Malawi’s economy is highly dependent on rain-fed agriculture thereby making it vulnerable to droughts and under-nutrition. Indigenous vegetables (IVs) …
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Climate Change Adaptability and Soil Carbon Sequestration
Abstract There exists a continuous cross-talk between climate change and soil carbon sequestration processes, and how the latter affects communities’ …
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What Determines the Continued Use of Improved Maize Varieties? Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Kilosa District Council, Tanzania
Abstract The adoption of advanced agricultural technologies among maize farmers has been widely encouraged to enhance productivity. In response, the …
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Preferred Communication Channels for Accessing Climate-Smart Agriculture Messages by Smallholder Farmers in Phalombe, Nkhotakota, and Dowa Districts in Malawi
Abstract Poor identification of proper communication channels, coupled with farmers’ limited involvement in content creation and selection of communication methods, …
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The Legume Pendulum: The Role of Legumes in Smallholder Farmers’ Food and Income Security in Dowa, Malawi
Abstract Due to various drivers, food and income insecurity in African countries like Malawi hampers Sustainable Development Goals 1 and …
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Research Gaps and Future Perspectives
Abstract Increasing population, dwindling soil and water resources, severe soil degradation, resource poor and subsistence farming by small holders in …
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Impacts of Extension and Advisory Services on Commercial Agriculture and Livelihoods Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Malawi
Abstract This chapter delves into the significance of extension and advisory services in promoting agricultural commercialisation and improving livelihood of …
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Can Farmer-Centred Approaches Deliver Impact at Scale? Evidence from Interventions Supporting Soil Health Innovation in Rural Malawi
Abstract Increasingly, agricultural research and development interventions are embracing farmer-centred approaches. The approaches are touted as effective in building farmers’ …
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Transforming date palm agro-waste into organic compost: A review of sustainable farming systems
Sustainable management of agricultural residues is essential to address environmental degradation and promote soil health, particularly in arid and semi-arid …
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Effects of Biochar Feedstock Type and Rates on Growth, Yield and Grain Quality in Soybean (Glycine max L.)
Abstract Soil fertility decline pose a great threat to crop production in Malawi. Biochar application enhances crop yield and productivity; …
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Enhancing Soil Nitrogen Management for Lowland Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract Many long-grain rice varieties have been introduced in the tropics, including Rwanda. However, farmers prefer the local varieties to …