The study examined the adoption rate of New Rice for Africa (NERICA), technical efficiency differentials of production of these varieties between adopters and non-adopters and the determinants. It further analysed the impact of adoption of NERICA on area cultivated, output, yield, expenditure and...
Obayelu, A.E.
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Adeoti, J.O.
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Dontsop Nguezet, Paul M.
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[Technical efficiency and impact evaluation differentials between the adopters and non-adopters of Nerica in the six baseline states in Nigeria]
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Technical efficiency and impact evaluation differentials between the adopters and non-adopters of Nerica in the six baseline states in Nigeria
The preceding chapter has demonstrated at the macro-level the importance of agricultural and economic growth for the significant reduction in rural poverty in MSEA that has occurred in recent decades. In this chapter we aim to identify and explain the major trends and trajectories of rice-farming...
Cramb, R.A.
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Newby, Jonathan C.
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[Trajectories of rice-farming households in mainland Southeast Asia]
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Trajectories of rice-farming households in mainland Southeast Asia
Agricultural commercialization as a mechanism to alleviate rural poverty raises concerns about small land-holders, non-adopters, and inequity in the distribution of benefits within transforming economies. Farm gross margins were calculated to assess the economic status and impact of cash cropping...
Brown, S.
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Kennedy, G.
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[A case study of cash cropping in Nepal: poverty alleviation or inequity?]
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A case study of cash cropping in Nepal: poverty alleviation or inequity?
For centuries, the populations of Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA) have endured material poverty, particularly in rural areas and among subsistence-oriented, rice-farming households. In the 20th century in particular, the impact of colonialism, war, and collectivist regimes exacerbated the poverty ...
Cramb, R.A.
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Gray, G.D.
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Gummert, M.
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Haefele, S.M.
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Lefroy, R.D.B.
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Newby, Jonathan C.
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Stür, Werner W.
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Warr, P.
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[Implications of farming trends for agricultural research in mainland Southeast Asia]
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Implications of farming trends for agricultural research in mainland Southeast Asia
This report presents the results of the baseline study undertaken to assess the status of
Striga
damage, the general livelihoods and livelihood strategies of the rural poor in western Kenya.
A stratified random sampling method led to the selection of 8 districts, 16 sub-locations, 32
villages ...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Alene, Arega D.
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Olanrewaju, A.S.
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Ayedun, B.
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Rweyendela, V.
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Wesonga, A.S.
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Omanya, G.
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Mignouna, H.
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Bokanga, M.
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[Baseline study of Striga control using Imazapyr Resistant (IR) maize in Western Kenya]
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Baseline study of Striga control using Imazapyr Resistant (IR) maize in Western Kenya
Peralta, A
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García C., J.A.
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Johnson, Nancy L.
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[Dynamics and definitions of poverty in the Colombian Andes: Participative vs objective approaches]
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Dynamics and definitions of poverty in the Colombian Andes: Participative vs objective approaches
Pérez Suárez, S.
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[Biofortificación y seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en Colombia: un análisis de políticas]
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Biofortificación y seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en Colombia: un análisis de políticas
Plant genetic resources form the basis on which humankind subsists. They provide basic needs and help solve problems such as hunger and poverty. However, they are being lost, mainly through inappropriate use and destruction of habitat. Given their vital importance, we must conserve them for the b...
Jaramillo, S.
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Baena, M.
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[Ex Situ conservation of plant genetic resources: Training module]
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Ex Situ conservation of plant genetic resources: Training module
Batugal, P.
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Oliver, J.
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[Poverty reduction in coconut growing communities: Volume I: The framework and project plan]
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Poverty reduction in coconut growing communities: Volume I: The framework and project plan