Recent changes in world markets, trade liberalisation and price decontrol have left smallholder farmers more vulnerable to the vagaries of market forces. Constraints such as poor technology, weak organisational structures and high transaction costs due to long and inefficient supply chain means t...
Nyikahadzoi, Kefasi
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Siziba, Shephard
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Sagary, N.
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Adekunle, A.A.
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[Promoting effective collective marketing in the context of integrated agricultural research for development in sub saharan Africa]
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Promoting effective collective marketing in the context of integrated agricultural research for development in sub saharan Africa
In order to facilitate a scientific assessment of the viability of the IAR4D concept, this paper analyzed the factors affecting adoption of agricultural technologies as well as determined the profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria. Data were obtained from the baselin...
Ayanwale, A.B.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Kamara, A.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Fatunbi, O.
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Ayedun, B.
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Akinola, Adebayo A.
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[Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria]
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Determinants of adoption of agricultural innovations and profitability of cereals and legumes in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria
Majaliwa, M.J.
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Rao, K.P.C.
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Musana, B.
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Bernard, F.
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Leblanc, B.
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Mkangya, J.
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Muke, K.
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Kamugisha, R.
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Luswata, K.C.
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Josephine, N.
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Esther, S.
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Carol, N.
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Bernard, B.
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Ekaka, A.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Josephat, M.
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Robin, B.
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Oluwole, F.
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Katcho, K.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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[Soil Fertility in relation to Landscape Position and Land Use/Cover Types: A Case Study of the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site]
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Soil Fertility in relation to Landscape Position and Land Use/Cover Types: A Case Study of the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site
The Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) concept was proposed to respond to the failures of Agriculture Research and Development (ARD) systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The key element of implementation and success of IAR4D was action sites called agricultural Innovation Platform...
Ngaboyisonga, C.M.
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Oduol, J.
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Mugabo, J.
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Tenywa, M.M.
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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Fatunbi, A.O.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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[Partnerships in highlands of Rwanda under integrated agricultural research for development (IAR4D) arrangements]
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Partnerships in highlands of Rwanda under integrated agricultural research for development (IAR4D) arrangements
The central development question in African agriculture is how to catalyze a more competitive, equitable and sustainable agricultural growth within the context of smallholder production systems, inefficient agricultural marketing, inefficient investments by private sector amidst degradation prone...
Tenywa, M.M.
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Rao, K.P.C.
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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Kashaija, I.
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Majaliwa, J.D.
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Tukahirwa, J.M.B.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Fatunbi, A.O.
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Mugabe, J.
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Wanjiku, C.
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Mutabazi, S.
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Pali, Pamela N.
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Mapatano, S.
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Lunze, L.
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Mugabo, J.
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Ngaboyisonga, C.M.
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[Institutional innovations for building impact-oriented agricultural research, knowledge and development institutions]
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Institutional innovations for building impact-oriented agricultural research, knowledge and development institutions
The emergence of Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) presents an opportunity to address any development problem. It involves innovative principles and an integrated research agenda while recognizing the need for greater organizational capacities among stakeholders in agricult...
Tenywa, M.M.
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Rao, K.P.C.
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Tukahirwa, J.M.B.
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Mugabe, J.
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Wanjiku, C.
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Mutabazi, S.
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Fungo, B.
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Kashaija, N.I.M.
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Pali, Pamela N.
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Mapatano, S.
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Ngaboyisonga, C.M.
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Farrow, Andrew
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Mulema, Annet A.
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[Agricultural innovation platform as a tool for development oriented research: Lessons and challenges in the formation and operationalization]
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Agricultural innovation platform as a tool for development oriented research: Lessons and challenges in the formation and operationalization
Nyikahadzoi, Kefasi
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Siziba, Shephard
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Mango, Nelson
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Zamasiya, Byron
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Adekunle, A.A.
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[The impact of integrated agricultural research for development on collective marketing among smallholder farmers of Southern Africa]
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The impact of integrated agricultural research for development on collective marketing among smallholder farmers of Southern Africa
Innovation platforms are increasingly used by research and development initiatives to actively engage the poor in agricultural innovation processes. These platforms are forums for action and learning, where different types of actors come together to address issues of mutual concern. However, the ...
Swaans, K.
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Cullen, Beth
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Rooyen, Andre F. van
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Adekunle, A.A.
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Ngwenya, H.
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Lema, Zelalem
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Nederlof, S.
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[Dealing with critical challenges in African innovation platforms: Lessons for facilitation]
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Dealing with critical challenges in African innovation platforms: Lessons for facilitation