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
Biotic constraints cause major crop losses and, hence, food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This study documented the popularity, production constraints, pests and diseases, farmers’ perceptions on the severity of biotic constraints and the impact of related crop losses on household food securi...
Okonya, J.
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Ocimati, W.
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Nduwayezu, A.
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Kantungeko, D.
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Niko, N.
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Blomme, Guy
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Legg, J.P.
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Kroschel, J.
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[Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber, and banana crops and livelihoods in Rwanda and Burundi.]
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Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber, and banana crops and livelihoods in Rwanda and Burundi.
Niyibituronsa, Marguerite
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Onyango, A.N.
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Gaidashova, S.
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Imathiu, S.
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Uwizerwa, M.
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Ochieng, E.P.
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Ng'ang'a, Fredrick M.
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Birungi, Josephine
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Ghimire, Sita R.
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Harvey, Jagger J.W.
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[The effect of different processing methods on nutrient and isoflavone content of soymilk obtained from six varieties of soybean grown in Rwanda]
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The effect of different processing methods on nutrient and isoflavone content of soymilk obtained from six varieties of soybean grown in Rwanda
Bidinger, F.R.
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Blümmel, Michael
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[Determinants of ruminant nutritional quality of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.] stover: I. Effects of management alternatives on stover quality and productivity]
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Determinants of ruminant nutritional quality of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R.Br.] stover: I. Effects of management alternatives on stover quality and productivity
This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of feeding with two maize (Zea mays) cultivars (Quality Protein Maize [QPM] and common maize [BH540]) on growth performance, food efficiency and carcass traits in Ethiopian highland Arsi type ram lambs. Each maize variety was offered in 3 diffe...
Mekonnen, H.
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Endale, M.
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Salvador, F.
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Effects of diets based on 2 different maize varieties (QPM and common) on growth and slaughter performance of Ethiopian highland ram-lambs]
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Effects of diets based on 2 different maize varieties (QPM and common) on growth and slaughter performance of Ethiopian highland ram-lambs
Crop production in Southeast Asia is subject to considerable climate variability caused by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon. El Niño causes comparatively dry conditions leading to substantial declines in crop yields, with severe consequences for the welfare of local farm households. Us...
Keil, A.
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Teufel, Nils
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Gunawan, D.
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Leemhuis, C.
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[Vulnerability of smallholder farmers to ENSO-related drought in Indonesia]
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Vulnerability of smallholder farmers to ENSO-related drought in Indonesia
Cassava is consumed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a staple food for the majority of the Congolese population. This crop is used in several forms: as fufu, chikwangue and pondu; cassava leaves are the most consumed vegetable in the country.
In 2002, cassava root symptoms similar to ...
Bakelana, Z.
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Laura, M.B.
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Kehoe, M.
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Pita, J.
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Monde, G.
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Mahungu, N.
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Lema, K.M.
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Kanana, T.
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Kalonji, M.
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[Cassava Root Necrosis Disease (CRND): a new crop disease spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo and in some central African countries]
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Cassava Root Necrosis Disease (CRND): a new crop disease spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo and in some central African countries
Blümmel, Michael
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Rai, Kedar N.
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[Stover quality and grain yield relationships and heterosis effects in pearl millet]
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Stover quality and grain yield relationships and heterosis effects in pearl millet
This paper evaluates the determinants of decision-making in relation to the production of four crops (banana, cassava, potato, and sweet potato). Understanding the division of labor and decision-making in crop management may lead to designing better interventions targeted at improving efficiency ...
Okonya, J.S.
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Mudege, Netsayi N.
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Rietveld, A.M.
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Nduwayezu, A.
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Kantungeko, D.
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Hakizimana, B.M.
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Nyaga, J.N.
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Blomme, Guy
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Legg, J.P.
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Kroschel, J.
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[The role of women in production and management of RTB crops in Rwanda and Burundi: Do men decide, and women work?]
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The role of women in production and management of RTB crops in Rwanda and Burundi: Do men decide, and women work?
Lentil plays a major role in the food and nutritional security of low income Ethiopian families because of the high protein content of their seed; however, their productivity typically is low largely due to soil fertility limitations. Field and pot experiments were conducted during the 2011 cropp...
Tena, W.
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Woldemeskel, Endalkachew
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Walley, F.
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[Symbiotic efficiency of native and exotic rhizobium strains nodulating lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) in soils of southern Ethiopia]
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Symbiotic efficiency of native and exotic rhizobium strains nodulating lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) in soils of southern Ethiopia