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
Background
Gender-related constraints reflect gender inequalities in access to resources and development opportunities. Access to productive assets is a major issue in the gender empowerment discourse. Despite the significant roles women play in agriculture and food security in many developing c...
Wambua, Scolastica
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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Gichangi, Ann
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Kavoi, Justus
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Njuki, Jemimah
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Mutua, Mercy
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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Karanja, David
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[Influence of productive resources on bean production in male‑ and female‑headed households in selected bean corridors of Kenya]
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Influence of productive resources on bean production in male‑ and female‑headed households in selected bean corridors of Kenya
Lentes, P
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Peters, Michael
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Holmann, Federico J.
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[Regionalization of climatic factors and income indicators for milk production in Honduras]
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Regionalization of climatic factors and income indicators for milk production in Honduras
The study examined livelihoods and wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used to select 252 households from eight districts. Focus group discussions were used to collect complementary community-level data. Results indicate that average househol...
Chianu, J.N.
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Ajani, OIY
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Chianu, J.N.
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[Livelihoods and rural wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya : Implications for rural development, poverty alleviation interventions and peace]
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Livelihoods and rural wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya : Implications for rural development, poverty alleviation interventions and peace
The objectives of this study were to: (a) estimate milk and beef yields obtained from cows grazing pastures in different stages of degradation; (b) estimate income losses as a result of the degradation process; (c) estimate the proportion of pasture areas found in each stage of degradation within...
Holmann, Federico J.
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Argel M., Pedro J.
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Rivas Ríos, Libardo
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White, D.
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Estrada, R.D.
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Burgos, C.
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Pérez, E.
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Ramírez, G.
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Medina, A.
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[Is it worth to recuperate degraded pasturelands? An evaluation of profits and costs from the perspective of livestock producers and extension agents in Honduras]
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Is it worth to recuperate degraded pasturelands? An evaluation of profits and costs from the perspective of livestock producers and extension agents in Honduras
Widespread and increasing rural poverty in sub-Saharan Africa has been of great concern to development community. Low use of inputs by farmers, due to market constraints that reduce profitability of input use, is one of the factors responsible for the gap between potential and actual yields. Usin...
Chianu, J.N.
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Mairura, Franklin S.
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Ekise, IE
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Chianu, J.N.
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[Farm input marketing in western Kenya : Challenges and opportunities]
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Farm input marketing in western Kenya : Challenges and opportunities
Holmann, Federico J.
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Rivas Ríos, Libardo
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Carulla, Juan E.
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Giraldo, Luis Alfonso
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Guzmán Pérez, Silvio
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Martínez, Manuel
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Rivera, Bernardo
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Medina, Anderson
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Farrow, Andrew
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[Evolución de los sistemas de producción de leche en el trópico latinoamericano y su interrelación con los mercados: Un análisis del caso colombiano]
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Evolución de los sistemas de producción de leche en el trópico latinoamericano y su interrelación con los mercados: Un análisis del caso colombiano