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
This study provides an overview of extension influence on the adoption of irrigation innovations in developed and developing countries, and finds that extension plays a more significant positive role in influencing soft technology adoption in developing countries. Case studies on the nature, use ...
Wheeler, Sarah Ann
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Zuo, Alec
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Bjornlund, Henning
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Victor Mdemu, Makarius
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Rooyen, Andre F. van
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Munguambe, Paiva
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[An overview of extension use in irrigated agriculture and case studies in south-eastern Africa]
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An overview of extension use in irrigated agriculture and case studies in south-eastern Africa
Over 5 years of participatory on-farm research, market access, profitability, farming systems productivity and economic sustainability were compared on 100 small-scale farms in Central Cameroon. Integration technology based on the use of agricultural by-products as fishpond inputs was the driver ...
Brummett, R.E.
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Gockowski, J.
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Pouomogne, V.
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Muir, J.
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[Targeting agricultural research and extension for food security and poverty alleviation: a case study of fish farming in Central Cameroon]
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Targeting agricultural research and extension for food security and poverty alleviation: a case study of fish farming in Central Cameroon
The strength of an innovation systems approach for Integrated Agriculture Research for Development (IAR4D) is based on a wide involvement of stakeholders, capacity building, planned progression of involvement of different actors, and the voluntary nature of participation. In this chapter, this co...
Ellis-Jones, J.
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Phiri, A.
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Chibwe, T.
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Gondwe, T.N.P.
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Nhamo, N.
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[Taking to scale adaptable climate smart technologies]
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Taking to scale adaptable climate smart technologies
Participatory research and development approaches involving all stakeholders along the value chain have recently been hypothesized to produce quicker outcomes than the linear technology transfer model. This paper analyzed the crop yield obtained by farmers and their uptake of improved technologie...
Abdoulaye, Tahirou
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Amaza, P.S.
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Olanrewaju, A.S.
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Ellis-Jones, J.
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[Promoting the adoption of innovations through participatory approaches: example from northern Nigeria]
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Promoting the adoption of innovations through participatory approaches: example from northern Nigeria
Will the practice of collecting wild honey wearing no clothes become a widespread practice in Zimbabwe? Or will beekeeping take over as the main way that people acquire honey? Both practices impact on forest resources; how can the foresters influence the uptake of these ideas?. This paper describ...
Haggith, M.
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Prabhu, R.
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Colfer, C.J.P.
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Ritchie, B.
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Thomson, A.
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Mudavanhu, H.
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[Infectious ideas: modelling the diffusion of ideas across social networks]
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Infectious ideas: modelling the diffusion of ideas across social networks
Shanley, P.
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Medina, G.
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[Connecting through culture: communication strategies to enhance forest research and extension in the Brazilian Amazon]
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Connecting through culture: communication strategies to enhance forest research and extension in the Brazilian Amazon
Public extension services play a key role in the implementation of strategies for rural development based on the sustainable management of natural resources. However, the sector suffers from restricted financial and human resources. Using experiences from participatory action research, a strategy...
Pokorny, B.
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Cayres, G.
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Nunes, W.
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[Participatory extension as basis for the work of rural extension services in the Amazon]
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Participatory extension as basis for the work of rural extension services in the Amazon
Minjauw, B.
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Muriuki, H.G.
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Romney, D.L.
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[Development of farm field school methodology for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya]
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Development of farm field school methodology for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Oyieng, Edwin P.
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Milla, D.
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Audho, James O.
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Kariuki, Juliet B.
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Jakinda, S.
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[Best practices for selective breeding for improved livestock productivity: Feed the Future Kenya Accelerated Value Chain Development Program Module 2 – Engage]
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Best practices for selective breeding for improved livestock productivity: Feed the Future Kenya Accelerated Value Chain Development Program Module 2 – Engage