This study modeled the introduction of new early cultivars of millet and cowpea, higher cowpea densities, and various fertilization strategies. Model results were then compared with farmer behaviour before and after the availability of these new technologies. The model correctly identified the tw...
Shapiro, Barry I.
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Sanders, J.H.
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Reddy, K.C.
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Baker, T.G.
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[Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger]
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Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger
A study was conducted in two woredas, Addis Alem and Wolmera, to investigate (1) the level of farmers' awareness and adoption of recommended and demonstrated technologies; (2) the extent and intensity to which farmers have adopted these technologies; and (3) the objective and subjective factors a...
Yirga, C.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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Demeke, M.
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[Factors influencing adoption of new wheat techniques in Wolmera and Addis Alem areas of Ethiopia]
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Factors influencing adoption of new wheat techniques in Wolmera and Addis Alem areas of Ethiopia
In semiarid West Africa, inorganic fertilizer use and sustainability objectives are complementary. With increasing population pressure and low levels of purchased inputs, crop yields in many regions are declining. Moderate use of inorganic fertilizer is required for increasing yields in a sustain...
Shapiro, Barry I.
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Sanders, J.H.
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[Fertilizer use in semiarid West Africa: Profitability and supporting policy]
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Fertilizer use in semiarid West Africa: Profitability and supporting policy