In this paper, we examine the diversity of risks that affect farming in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. We also investigate the perspectives of these risks in relation to their economic implications on the farming enterprises. We also show that through reorganization of these risks, some ...
Olarinde, L.O.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Akintola, J.O.
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[Economic perspectives of the diversity of risks among crop farmers in the Northern Guninea Savanna of Nigeria]
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Economic perspectives of the diversity of risks among crop farmers in the Northern Guninea Savanna of Nigeria
Here we evaluate the IITA Benchmark Area Approach (BAA), which is being used to deliver general improvements to rural livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. The approach began evolving just nine years ago so a formal ex-post impact assessment is not yet appropriate. Hence, we evaluated the approach b...
Douthwaite, Boru
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Baker, D.
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Weise, S.F.
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Gockowski, J.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Keatinge, J.D.H.
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[An impact assessment of IITAs benchmark area approach]
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An impact assessment of IITAs benchmark area approach
Manyong, Victor M.
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Ikpi, A.
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Olayemi, J.K.
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[Agriculture in Nigeria: identifying opportunities for increased commercialization and investment: summary report]
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Agriculture in Nigeria: identifying opportunities for increased commercialization and investment: summary report
Cassava is a major staple that supplies more than 50% of daily energy to more than 200 million persons in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Cassava roots are known to be low in micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc. Micronutrient deficiencies threaten the lives of millions of poor households a...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Bamire, A.
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Sanusi, I.
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Awotide, D.
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[Exante evaluation of nutrition and health benefits of biofortified cassava roots in nigeria: the dalys approach]
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Exante evaluation of nutrition and health benefits of biofortified cassava roots in nigeria: the dalys approach
This paper presents empirical evidence on the impact of socio-economic factors on the adoption of agroforestry practices in Cameroon. The analysis uses primary farm-level data collected from June to December 1996. Three major provinces of the country were covered, namely Centre, Southwest and Nor...
Nkamleu, G.B.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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[Factors affecting adoption of agroforestry practices by farmers in Cameroon]
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Factors affecting adoption of agroforestry practices by farmers in Cameroon
Alene, A.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, Irmgard
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Larbi, Asamoah
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Kotu, Bekele Hundie
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[Adoption and impact of sustainable intensification practices in Ghana]
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Adoption and impact of sustainable intensification practices in Ghana
We use DNA‐fingerprinting to estimate the poverty reduction effect of adoption of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria. We estimate the counterfactual household income distribution of cassava producers by combining farm‐level treatment effects with a market‐level model. Our results suggest that ...
Assfaw Wossen, Tesfamicheal
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Alene, A.
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Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Feleke, S.
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Rabbi, Ismail Y.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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[Poverty reduction effects of agricultural technology adoption: the case of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria]
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Poverty reduction effects of agricultural technology adoption: the case of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
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Asiedu, Robert
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Bramel-Cox, P.J.
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Chikoye, D.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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López, K.
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[R4D Review 3]
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R4D Review 3
IITA’s Genetic Resources Center (GRC) maintains over 15,000 accessions of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) and wild Vigna which is available and distributed worldwide for research in food and agriculture. Since 1985, IITA has distributed germplasms for cowpea genetic improvement research to institut...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Dumet, D.
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Ogundapo, A.T.
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Horna, D.
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[Effectiveness of cowpea and wild Vigna germplasm distribution and cost implication on their conservation efforts by IITA]
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Effectiveness of cowpea and wild Vigna germplasm distribution and cost implication on their conservation efforts by IITA
Reducing both hunger and high expenditure on food imports is a priority for most developing African countries. Countries that hitherto have relied heavily on food imports are seeking new approaches to increase the utilization of locally grown crops. This review uses the case of cassava to propose...
Abass, A.
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Awoyale, W.
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Alenkhe, B.
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Ndavi, M.
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Asiru, B.W.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Sanginga, Nteranya
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[Can food technology innovation change the status of a food security crop? A review of cassava transformation into "Bread" in Africa]
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Can food technology innovation change the status of a food security crop? A review of cassava transformation into "Bread" in Africa