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It is widely acknowledged that the involvement of small farmers into markets can contribute to higher productivity and income growth, which in turn can enhance food security, poverty reduction efforts, and overall economic growth. In Africa, as in other parts of the developing world, agricultural...


Markelova, H.Mwangi, E.[Collective action for smallholder market access: evidence and implications for Africa]Collective action for smallholder market access: evidence and implications for Africa

The focus of this study is on the importance of bushmeat to the economies of 99 hunting households in two logging towns, northern boundary of the Lobeke National Park, East Province of Cameroon. In this area, bushmeat was the major source of daily animal protein and an estimated 37 960 wild anima...


Tieguhong, J.C.Zwolinski, J.[Supplies of bushmeat for livelihoods in logging towns in the Congo Basin]Supplies of bushmeat for livelihoods in logging towns in the Congo Basin

Green manure of multipurpose trees is known to be a good source of nutrients to crop. However, most agroforestry species do not have adequate phosphorus in their leaves. Supplementing green manure with moderate dose of P is a beneficial strategy to improve food security in Rwanda. This study exam...


Mukuralinda, A.Tenywa, J.S.Verchot, Louis V.Obua, J.Nabahungu, N.L.Chianu, J.N.[Phosphorus uptake and maize response to organic and inorganic fertilizer inputs in Rubona, Southern Province of Rwanda]Phosphorus uptake and maize response to organic and inorganic fertilizer inputs in Rubona, Southern Province of Rwanda

The cultivation of indigenous and exotic fruits for sub-Saharan Africa’s domestic markets can bring increased revenues for smallholders and improve the diets of local consumers. There are, however, many bottlenecks which need to be addressed so that wider benefits from such activities are realise...


Jamnadass, Ramni H.Dawson, Ian K.Franzel, StevenLeakey, R.R.B.Mithöfer, D.Akinnifesi, F.K.Tchoundjeu, Z.[Improving livelihoods and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa through the promotion of indigenous and exotic fruit production in smallholders’ agroforestry systems: a review]Improving livelihoods and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa through the promotion of indigenous and exotic fruit production in smallholders’ agroforestry systems: a review

This paper explores the major interactions between the transformation of swidden farming and the pursuit of rural livelihoods in the uplands of Southeast Asia. The paper draws on selected literature, workshop reflections, and six case studies to describe the causal processes and livelihood conse...


Cramb, R.Colfer, C.J.P.Dressler, W.Laungaramsri, P.Le, Q.T.Mulyoutami, E.Peluso, N.L.Wadley, R.L.[Swidden Transformations and Rural Livelihoods in Southeast Asia]Swidden Transformations and Rural Livelihoods in Southeast Asia

This study uses geo-spatial crop modeling to quantify the biophysical impact of weather extremes. More specifically, the study analyzes the weather extreme which affected maize production in the USA in 2012; it also estimates the effect of a similar weather extreme in 2050, using future climate s...


Chung, U.Gbegbelegbe, SikaShiferaw, BekeleRobertson, Richard D.Yun JITesfaye Fantaye, KindieHoogenboom, GerritSonder, Kai[Modeling the effect of a heat wave on maize production in the USA and its implications on food security in the developing world]Modeling the effect of a heat wave on maize production in the USA and its implications on food security in the developing world

Background: The article describes the institutionalization of farmer participatory research and plant breeding that has occurred in Honduras over the past 22 years and demonstrates how this approach can o er a positive response to climate change and sustainable agricultural development. In Hondur...


Humphries, S.Rosas JCGómez, M.Jiménez, J.Sierra FGallardo OAvila, C.Barahona, M.[Synergies at the interface of farmer-scientist partnerships: agricultural innovation through participatory research and plant breeding in Honduras]Synergies at the interface of farmer-scientist partnerships: agricultural innovation through participatory research and plant breeding in Honduras
Nijbroek, Ravic P.Andelman, Sandy J.[Regional suitability for agricultural intensification: a spatial analysis of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania]Regional suitability for agricultural intensification: a spatial analysis of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania

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