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Purpose – Reflections on negotiation processes between farmers and scientists in research projects provide insights into issues of participation, power and equity. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how actors chose places to meet, negotiate and represent technologies. Design/methodology/...


Habermann, B.Felt, U.Vogl, C.R.Bekele, K.Mekonnen, Kindu[Encounters and places: Project negotiations in Galessa, Ethiopia]Encounters and places: Project negotiations in Galessa, Ethiopia

This paper analyzes land use change in the Brazilian savanna and draws out policy implications about the adoption of resource management technologies. Resources management technologies are more likely to be adopted in areas experiencing a long-term deterioration in market conditions. Adoptions oc...


Smith, J.Cadavid, J.C.Ayarza, Miguel AngelAguiar, J.L.P. deRosa, Roberto[Land use change in soybean production systems in the Brazilian savanna: the role of policy and market conditions]Land use change in soybean production systems in the Brazilian savanna: the role of policy and market conditions

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - a package of practices designed to grow more rice with less water - is being widely promoted by governments and NGOs in India. In 2010-11, IWMI-Tata Program, in collaboration with local partners, undertook a study covering 2234 rice farmers in 13 major r...


Kuppannan, PalanisamiKarunakaran, K. R.Amarasinghe, Upali A.[Impact of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI): analysis of SRI practices in 13 states of India.]Impact of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI): analysis of SRI practices in 13 states of India.

The technical, economic, and ecological aspects of rainwater management are interlinked and spatially bounded. Developing, scaling-out, and targeting rainwater management innovations as adaptive strategies to upgrade rainfed agriculture are therefore preferably best approached through integrated ...


Getnet, KindieMacAlister, C.[Integrated innovations and recommendation domains: paradigm for developing, scaling-out, and targeting rainwater management innovations.]Integrated innovations and recommendation domains: paradigm for developing, scaling-out, and targeting rainwater management innovations.

Efforts to develop high-yielding, stable, early-maturing sorghum varieties in northern Cameroon produced an apparently resounding success with on-farm tests of the variety S35 from 1983-85. This caused great excitement and led to the recommendation of S35 to the regional extension agency in 1986....


Kamuanga, M.Fobasso, M.[Role of farmers in the evaluation of an improved variety: The case of S35 sorghum in northern Cameroon]Role of farmers in the evaluation of an improved variety: The case of S35 sorghum in northern Cameroon
Njingulula, PaulinWimba, PMusakamba, WMasuki, KFKatafiire, MUgen, Michael AdroguBirachi, Eliud Abucheli[Strengthening local seed systems within the bean value chain: experience of agricultural innovation platforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo]Strengthening local seed systems within the bean value chain: experience of agricultural innovation platforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The relationship between motivation and participation in five agricultural research and development innovation platforms (IPs) in Africa’s Great Lakes Region is examined. We analyze data from surveys and in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Although farmers prioritized new knowledge ...


Mulema, Annet A.Mazur, R.E.[Motivation and participation in multi-stakeholder innovation platforms in the Great Lakes Region of Africa]Motivation and participation in multi-stakeholder innovation platforms in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Wossen, TesfamichealBerger, ThomasFalco, Salvatore di[Social capital, risk preference and adoption of improved farm land management practices in Ethiopia]Social capital, risk preference and adoption of improved farm land management practices in Ethiopia
Zander, K.K.Mwacharo, Joram M.Drucker, A.G.Garnett, S.T.[Constraints to effective adoption of innovative livestock production technologies in the Rift Valley (Kenya)]Constraints to effective adoption of innovative livestock production technologies in the Rift Valley (Kenya)

Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is a devastating disease for banana and enset in east, central and Horn of Africa since 1968. The disease has spread to all banana growing countries in the region in the last decade, causing yield losses of up to 80 to 100%. Several efforts have been undertaken to de...


Tinzaara, W.Ssekiwoko, F.Kikulwe, E.Karamura, E.[Effectiveness of learning and experimentation approaches for farmers as a community based strategy for banana xanthomonas wilt management]Effectiveness of learning and experimentation approaches for farmers as a community based strategy for banana xanthomonas wilt management

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