Dual purpose cattle production in mixed farming systems of Nicaragua is predominantly based on permanent grazing of naturalized grasslands, introduced pastures and crop residues. Milk production and animal offtake rates are low. Information to guide gender responsive interventions to improve live...
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Urbina, M.M.
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Mora Benard, María Alejandra
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Corrales, Roldan
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Oyieng, Edwin P.
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Galiè, Alessandra
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Wurzinger, Maria
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Hoek, Rein van der
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Integrating gender analysis in understanding dual-purpose cattle breeding practices in Nicaragua]
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Integrating gender analysis in understanding dual-purpose cattle breeding practices in Nicaragua
Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Chikowo, Regis
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[Africa RISING: Status of research planning in East and Southern Africa]
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Africa RISING: Status of research planning in East and Southern Africa
Sustainable intensification (SI) is at the forefront of food security discussions as a means to meet the growing demand for agricultural production while conserving land and other resources. A broader definition of SI is emerging that takes into account the human condition, nutrition and social e...
Smith, A.
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Chikowo, Regis
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Glover, Jerry
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[Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review]
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Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review
One of the ‘grand challenges’ of this age is the anthropogenic impact exerted on the nitrogen cycle.
Issues of concern range from an excess of fixed nitrogen resulting in environmental pressures for some
regions, while for other regions insufficient fixed nitrogen affects food security and may le...
Reis, S.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Howard, C.
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Karanja, N.
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Winiwarter, W.
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Yan, X.
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Bleeker, A.
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Sutton, M.A.
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[Synthesis and review: tackling the nitrogen management challenge: from global to local scales]
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Synthesis and review: tackling the nitrogen management challenge: from global to local scales
Smallholder farming in much of Sub-Saharan Africa is rain-fed and thus exposed to rainfall variability. Among the climate variables, rainfall is projected to decline and have an overriding effect on crop productivity. With little opportunity for supplementary irrigation for the majority of farmer...
Chikowo, Regis
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Zingore, Shamie
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Nyamangara, Justice
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Messina, Joseph
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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[Approaches to reinforce crop productivity under rain-fed conditions in sub-humid environments in Sub-Saharan Africa]
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Approaches to reinforce crop productivity under rain-fed conditions in sub-humid environments in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kotu, Bekele Hundie
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Abass, A.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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Mbwambo, H.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Returns to improved storage and potential impacts on household food security and income: Evidence from Tanzania]
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Returns to improved storage and potential impacts on household food security and income: Evidence from Tanzania
One of the widely suggested approaches to meet the increasing food demand of a substantially growing world population is sustainable intensification. We present a unique agricultural research and scaling programme in Tanzania, focusing on the key elements necessary for results related to: gender ...
Gramzow, Andreas
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Sseguya, H.
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Afari-Sefa, Victor
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Lukumay, Philipo J.
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[Taking agricultural technologies to scale: experiences from a vegetable technology dissemination initiative in Tanzania]
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Taking agricultural technologies to scale: experiences from a vegetable technology dissemination initiative in Tanzania
Larbi, Asamoah
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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Bekele, K.
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Fischer, G.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Mekonnen, Kindu
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Azzarri, Carlo
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Groot, Jeroen C.J.
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[Africa RISING systems research experiences]
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Africa RISING systems research experiences
Chikowo, Regis
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Snapp, Sieglinde S.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Driving Sustainable land productivity through doubled-up legume technology on small farms]
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Driving Sustainable land productivity through doubled-up legume technology on small farms
A survey was conducted in 2013 to establish total aflatoxin and total fumonisin in maize, as well as farmers’ practices relating to maize cultivation and awareness of mycotoxins, in three villages of Babati District, northern Tanzania. Quantification of total aflatoxin and fumonisin was done usin...
Nyangi, C.
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Beed, Fen D.
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Mugula, J.K.
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Boni, S.
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Koyano, E.
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Mahuku, George S.
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Sulyok, M.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Assessment of pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of maize in Babati District, Tanzania]
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Assessment of pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of maize in Babati District, Tanzania