We propose a novel indicator measuring one dimension of the sustainability of an entity in modern societies: Nitrogen-neutrality. N-neutrality strives to offset Nr releases an entity exerts on the environment from the release of reactive nitrogen (Nr) to the environment by reducing it and by offs...
Leip, A.
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Leach, A.
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Musinguzi, P.
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Tumwesigye, T.
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Olupot, G.
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Tenywa, J.S.
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Mudiope, J.
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Hutton, O.
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Cordovil, C.M.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Galloway, J.
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[Nitrogenneutrality: a step towards sustainability]
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Nitrogenneutrality: a step towards sustainability
Food security entails having sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs. The need to optimise nitrogen (N) use for nutrition security while minimising environmental risks in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is overdue. Challenges related to managing N use in SSA can be associated with bo...
Masso, C.
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Baijukya, Frederick P.
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Ebanyat, Peter
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Bouaziz, S.
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Wendt, J.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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[Dilemma of nitrogen management for future food security in sub-Saharan Africa – a review]
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Dilemma of nitrogen management for future food security in sub-Saharan Africa – a review
Background
Maize is the most important staple crop for food security and livelihood of smallholder farmers in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, but it alone cannot ensure food security. Cropping patterns must be diversified to ensure an adequate supply and economic access to greater variety of fo...
Rajendran, S.
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Afari-Sefa, Victor
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Shee, Apurba
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Bocher, T.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Dominick, I.
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Lukumay, Philipo J.
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[Does crop diversity contribute to dietary diversity? evidence from integration of vegetables into maize‑based farming systems]
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Does crop diversity contribute to dietary diversity? evidence from integration of vegetables into maize‑based farming systems
Low adoption of sustainable intensification technologies hinders achievement of their potential impacts on increasing agricultural productivity. Proper targeting of locations to scale-out particular technologies is a key determinant of the rate of adoption. Targeting locations with similar biophy...
Muthoni, Francis K.
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Guo, Zhe
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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Sseguya, Haroon
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Kizito, Fred
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Baijukya, Frederick P.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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[Sustainable recommendation domains for scaling agricultural technologies in Tanzania]
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Sustainable recommendation domains for scaling agricultural technologies in Tanzania
This study assesses the profitability of selected improved grain storage technologies and the potential impact of their adoption on food security and income of smallholder maize producers in Tanzania. We used on-farm experiment data, time series maize price data, and household survey data to addr...
Kotu, B.H
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Abass, A.B.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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Mbwambo, H.
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Bekunda, Mateete A.
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[Exploring the profitability of improved storage technologies and their potential impacts on food security and income of smallholder farm households in Tanzania]
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Exploring the profitability of improved storage technologies and their potential impacts on food security and income of smallholder farm households in Tanzania