Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub-optimal or adverse environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and extremely dry periods comparing cocoa in full sun with agroforestry systems: shaded by (i) a leguminous tree species, Albi...
Abdulai, I.
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Vaast, Philippe
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Hoffmann, M.P.
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Asare, R.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Rotter, Reimund P.
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Graefe, S.
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[Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun]
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Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun
Abele, S.
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Koper, E.
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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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López, K.
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[R4D Review 2]
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R4D Review 2
This paper presents the main features of a unique decision-support tool developed for selecting tree species in coffee and cocoa agroforestry systems. This tool aims at assisting in the selection of appropriate shade trees taking into account local conditions as well as needs and preferences of s...
Wolf, J. van der
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Gram, G.
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Turning local knowledge on agroforestry into an online decision-support tool for tree selection in smallholders' farms]
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Turning local knowledge on agroforestry into an online decision-support tool for tree selection in smallholders' farms
The experiences synthesised in this article indicate how significant effects in two agricultural domains have been achieved by creating pathways for inter-dependent socio-technical and institutional changes, at a range of levels of action, governance and policy-making. The synthesis emphasizes th...
Osei-Amponsah, C.
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Sakyi-Dawson, O.
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Adjei-Nsiah, Samuel
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Adu-Acheampong, R.
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Owuso Essegbey, George
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Quarmine, W.
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[Embedding research for innovation to meet societal needs in national research systems: experiences from Ghana]
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Embedding research for innovation to meet societal needs in national research systems: experiences from Ghana
The increased use of sustainability standards in the international trade in cocoa challenges companies to find effective modes of service delivery to large numbers of small-scale farmers. A case study of the Sustainable Tree Crops Program targeting the small-scale cocoa producers in Côte d’Ivoire...
Muilerman, Sander
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Vellema, Sietze
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[Scaling service delivery in a failed state: cocoa smallholders, Farmer Field Schools, persistent bureaucrats and institutional work in Côte d’Ivoire]
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Scaling service delivery in a failed state: cocoa smallholders, Farmer Field Schools, persistent bureaucrats and institutional work in Côte d’Ivoire
Studies were conducted to train farmers in Ghana in increasing cocoa production and improve safety and labour efficiency by showing new techniques and practices using participatory video. The videos focused on cultural methods to control black pod disease, chemical control of mirids and black pod...
Dans cet article, nous évaluons l'impact du matériel végétal amélioré du cacaoyer sur le rendement dans la région du centre Cameroun. Nous utilisons une méthode d'évaluation non expérimentale basée sur les techniques d'appariement par score de propension. Les données utilisées pour ce travail rés...
Mfeck Eyenga, L.B.
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Kamdem, C.
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Temple, L.
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Mathé, S.
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[Yields and adoption mechanisms of improved plant material: case of cocoa crop in the center-Cameroon]
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[Rendements et mécanismes d'adoption du matériel végétal amélioré: le cacao au centre-Cameroun]
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Rendements et mécanismes d'adoption du matériel végétal amélioré: le cacao au centre-Cameroun
Agriculture in Africa is not only exposed to climate change impacts but is also a source of greenhouse gases (GHGs). While GHG emissions in Africa are relatively minimal in global dimensions, agriculture in the continent constitutes a major source of GHG emissions. In Ghana, agricultural emission...
Akrofi-Atitianti, F.
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Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika
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Bockel, Louis
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Asare, R.
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[Assessing climate smart agriculture and its determinants of practice in Ghana: a case of the cocoa production system]
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Assessing climate smart agriculture and its determinants of practice in Ghana: a case of the cocoa production system
The study assessed the effectiveness of Farmer Field School (FFS) training on farmers\' competence in Integrated Pest Management of cocoa and the transfer of knowledge to others in Ondo State, Nigeria. Using structured questionnaire and interview schedule, data from 60 randomly selected responden...
Ajayi, M.T.
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Banmeke, T.O.
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Okafor, C.
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[Empowering farmers through discovery learning: a case study of Farmer Field School (FFS) training on cocoa Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Ondo State, Nigeria]
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Empowering farmers through discovery learning: a case study of Farmer Field School (FFS) training on cocoa Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Ondo State, Nigeria
Field experiments were conducted with IITA maize (Zea mays L.) composite B at six locations ranging from forest to savannah in the Western State of Nigeria to assess the level of zinc response on sandy Inceptisols. Zinc, as Na2 Zn EDTA, was applied as broadcast application at 0, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, an...
Osiname, O.
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Kang, B.T.
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Schulte, E.E.
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Corey, R.B.
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[Zinc response of maize (Zea mays L.) grown on sandy inceptisols in Western Nigeria]
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Zinc response of maize (Zea mays L.) grown on sandy inceptisols in Western Nigeria