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
L’agriculture dans la région des Grands Lacs a longtemps pâti de l’insécurité, de la dégradation de l’environnement et du manque d’investissement. La plupart des Congolais, Burundais et Rwandais sont démunis de tout et l’insécurité alimentaire y règne en maitre. Il était primordial de mettre en p...
This paper analyses the impact of a development programme designed at promoting the sustainable use of Andean Grain diversity. Results demonstrate that knowledge-sharing on agronomic practices, on benefits derived from consumption, and improving Andean Grain quality had a positive impact on incom...
Gotor, E.
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Bellon, A.
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Polar, V.
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Caracciolo, F.
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[Assessing the benefits of Andean crop diversity on farmers' livelihood: insights from a development programme in Bolivia and Peru]
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Assessing the benefits of Andean crop diversity on farmers' livelihood: insights from a development programme in Bolivia and Peru
Interventions that aim to increase water availability for agriculture hold great potential for improving nutrition through increasing food production, generating income, enhancing water access and sanitation and hygiene conditions, and through strengthening women’s empowerment. Yet there is scarc...
Passarelli, Simone
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Mekonnen, Dawit
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Bryan, Elisabeth
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Ringler, Claudia
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[Evaluating the pathways from small-scale irrigation to dietary diversity: evidence from Ethiopia and Tanzania]
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Evaluating the pathways from small-scale irrigation to dietary diversity: evidence from Ethiopia and Tanzania
Reducing both hunger and high expenditure on food imports is a priority for most developing African countries. Countries that hitherto have relied heavily on food imports are seeking new approaches to increase the utilization of locally grown crops. This review uses the case of cassava to propose...
Abass, A.
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Awoyale, W.
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Alenkhe, B.
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Ndavi, M.
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Asiru, B.W.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Sanginga, Nteranya
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[Can food technology innovation change the status of a food security crop? A review of cassava transformation into "Bread" in Africa]
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Can food technology innovation change the status of a food security crop? A review of cassava transformation into "Bread" in Africa
Pouliot, M.
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Elias, M.
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[To process or not to process? Factors enabling and constraining shea butter production and income in Burkina Faso]
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To process or not to process? Factors enabling and constraining shea butter production and income in Burkina Faso
This study investigates the role that local fruit varieties can play in achieving the dual objectives of food sovereignty and income generation in the Tajik Pamir Mountains. In this very harsh environment, agriculture is characterized by a great diversity of fruit varieties central to local food ...
Giuliani, A.
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Oudenhoven, F.J.W. van
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Mubalieva, S.
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[Agricultural biodiversity in the Tajik Pamirs]
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Agricultural biodiversity in the Tajik Pamirs
Using a simulation model as an analysis tool, the economic impact of spittlebugs in pastures of Colombia was quantified in terms of animal production. Three levels of abundance (10, 25, 50 adults/m2 ) and farm area affected (25, 50, 100%) were evaluated using data obtained in Brazil for Notozulia...
Holmann, Federico J.
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Peck, DC
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[Economic damage caused by spittlebugs (Homoptera: Cercopidae) in Colombia: A first approximation of impact on animal production in Brachiaria decumbens pastures]
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Economic damage caused by spittlebugs (Homoptera: Cercopidae) in Colombia: A first approximation of impact on animal production in Brachiaria decumbens pastures
NUS, or Neglected and Underutilized Species, are wild, cultivated or semi-domesticated non-commodity crops at the margin of mainstream agriculture. Their contribution to tackling food and nutrition insecurity and climate change vulnerability is huge and can no longer be overlooked. They might not...
Cassava has long been expected to play a key role in rural economic growth in Africa, but are we there yet? Although research partnerships have produced elite cassava varieties with 50% more yielding potential and demonstrated technologies to boost processing and marketing of cassava, the sub-sec...
James, B.
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Bramel-Cox, P.J.
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Witte, E.R.
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Asiedu, Robert
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Watson, D.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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[Expanding the application of cassava value chain technologies through UPoCA project]
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Expanding the application of cassava value chain technologies through UPoCA project