In the farming systems approach to technology development, trials are carried out on a limited number of farmers’ fields. Results of these trials are extrapolated to the entire target area and used either to identify directions for further research or to develop recommendations for farmers. Extra...
Smith, J.
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Walker, P.
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Oyewole, B.
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[Representativeness of farmers and sites in onfarm trials]
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Representativeness of farmers and sites in onfarm trials
A meeting was held of social scientists from the International Agriculture Research Centers (IARCs) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), at the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) in the Hague, Netherlands, in August 1992. The meet...
Smith, J.
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[New challenge confronting social scientists in IARCs with ecoregional mandates]
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New challenge confronting social scientists in IARCs with ecoregional mandates
Smith, J.
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Weber, G.K.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Fakorede, M.A.B.
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[Systems dynamics and heterogeneity: the key to unlocking West Africa`s potential? the case of maize in Nigeria]
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Systems dynamics and heterogeneity: the key to unlocking West Africa`s potential? the case of maize in Nigeria
Striga research at IITA is conducted by multidisciplinary team. To coordinate and focus the activities of the team, two models have been developed that attempt to provide a framework for research. One model addresses the agro biological aspects of Striga seed population dynamics. This model shows...
Cardwell, K.F.
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Smith, J.
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Weber, G.
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Awad, A.
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[Framework for orientation of Striga research at IITA]
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Framework for orientation of Striga research at IITA