Agricultural extension is perceived as the primary mechanism through which farmers expand their ability to adopt and adapt new technologies and ideas. The use of Information and Communication Technology like videos in extension is being fronted as an alternative to the conventional Face-to-face e...
Karubanga, G.
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Kibwika, P.
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Okry, F.
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Sseguya, H.
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[Empowering farmers to learn and innovate through integration of video-mediated and face-to-face extension approaches: the case of rice farmers in Uganda]
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Empowering farmers to learn and innovate through integration of video-mediated and face-to-face extension approaches: the case of rice farmers in Uganda
Maize (Zea mays) has traditionally been a major cereal staple in southern Ghana. Through breeding and other crop improvement efforts, the zone of cultivation of maize has now extended to the northern regions of Ghana which, hitherto, were the home to sorghum and millet as the major cereals. Maize...
MacCarthy, Dilys S.
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Adiku, Samuel G.K.
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Freduah, B.S.
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Gbefo, F.
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Kamara, A.
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[Using CERES-maize and ENSO as decision support tools to evaluate climate-sensitive farm management practices for maize production in the northern regions of Ghana]
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Using CERES-maize and ENSO as decision support tools to evaluate climate-sensitive farm management practices for maize production in the northern regions of Ghana
Two sets of on-farm trials, each covering two years, were conducted in the northern Guinea savannah of Nigeria over the period 1999–2001, the objective being to compare integrated Striga hermonthica control measures (soybean or cowpea trap crops followed by maize resistant to Striga) with farmers...
Ellis-Jones, J.
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Schulz, S.
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Douthwaite, Boru
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Hussaini, M.A.
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Oyewole, B.D.
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Olanrewaju, A.S.
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White, R.
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[An assessment of integrated Striga hermonthica control and early adoption by farmers in northern Nigeria]
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An assessment of integrated Striga hermonthica control and early adoption by farmers in northern Nigeria
This paper reviews and discusses how studies on (i) on-farm diversity assessment, (ii) access to diversity and information, (iii) extent of use of available materials and information, and (iv) benefits obtained by the farmer or farming community from their use of local crop diversity, are necessa...
Jarvis, Devra I.
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Hodgkin, T.
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Sthapit, B.R.
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Fadda, Carlo
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López Noriega, I.
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[An heuristic framework for identifying multiple ways of supporting the conservation and use of traditional crop varieties within the agricultural production system]
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An heuristic framework for identifying multiple ways of supporting the conservation and use of traditional crop varieties within the agricultural production system
Banana is a key staple and cash crop in east and central Africa. However, the recent outbreak of Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) has threatened farmers whose livelihoods depend on the crop. Since 2002, stakeholders embarked on campaigns to sensitize farmers on the disease and its management. This s...
Jogo, Wellington
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Karamura, E.B.
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Kubiriba, J.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Rietveld, A.M.
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Onyango, M.
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Odongo, M.
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[Farmers' awareness and application of banana Xanthomonas wilt control options: The case of Uganda and Kenya]
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Farmers' awareness and application of banana Xanthomonas wilt control options: The case of Uganda and Kenya
Ochola, D.
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Jogo, Wellington
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Ocimati, W.
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Rietveld, A.M.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Karamura, D.A.
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Karamura, E.B.
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[Farmers' awareness and perceived benefits of agro-ecological intensification practices in banana systems in Uganda]
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Farmers' awareness and perceived benefits of agro-ecological intensification practices in banana systems in Uganda
Degradation of crop and grazing lands is a pervasive problem that negatively impacts agricultural productivity and livelihoods of crop-livestock farmers in the Blue Nile basin of Ethiopia. Area enclosure together with a cut and carry livestock feeding system is often advocated as an approach for ...
Erkossa, Teklu
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Geleti, D.
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Williams, Timothy O.
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Laekemariam, F.
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Haileslassie, Amare
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[Restoration of grazing land to increase biomass production and improve soil properties in the Blue Nile Basin: effects of infiltration trenches and Chloris gayana reseeding]
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Restoration of grazing land to increase biomass production and improve soil properties in the Blue Nile Basin: effects of infiltration trenches and Chloris gayana reseeding
Plantain (Musa spp.) is an important staple food and cash crop in West and Central Africa. It is highly susceptible to a complex of root and corm pests and diseases and yields are low. Farmers practice virtually no pest or disease control. A simple inexpensive method to clean suckers of most pest...
Hauser, A.
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Amougou, D.
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Bengono, B.
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Ngo Kanga, F.
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Pekeleke, M.
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[On-farm demonstration, testing and dissemination of boiling water treatment for plantain (Musa spp.) sucker sanitation in Southern Cameroon]
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On-farm demonstration, testing and dissemination of boiling water treatment for plantain (Musa spp.) sucker sanitation in Southern Cameroon
Ashby, J.A.
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Sperling, L.
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[Institutionalizing participatory, client-driven research and technology development in agriculture]
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Institutionalizing participatory, client-driven research and technology development in agriculture
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