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
Adolwa, Ivan S.
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Okoth, Peter F.
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Mulwa, Richard M.
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Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Mairura, Franklin S.
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Nambiro, Elizabeth
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[Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing the adoption of integrated soil fertility management in western Kenya]
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Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing the adoption of integrated soil fertility management in western Kenya
Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) caused by Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) has emerged as a major constraint of banana and plantain production in south-East Bénin. Roguing method is used in this area to destroy the BBTV-infected plants and to contain its spread. This study was conducted to assess ...
Abiola, A.
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Zandjanakou-Tachin, M.
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Aoudji, K.N.A.
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Avocevou-Ayisso, C.
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Kumar, P.L.
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[Adoption of roguing to contain banana bunchy top disease in south-east Benin: role of farmers' knowledge and perception]
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Adoption of roguing to contain banana bunchy top disease in south-east Benin: role of farmers' knowledge and perception
Pham Ngoc Diep
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Cadilhon, Joseph J.
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Maass, Brigitte L.
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[Field testing a conceptual framework for innovation platform impact assessment: The case of MilkIT dairy platforms in Tanga region, Tanzania]
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Field testing a conceptual framework for innovation platform impact assessment: The case of MilkIT dairy platforms in Tanga region, Tanzania
The concept of precooked beans was introduced in Rwanda in 2009, to counteract the disadvantage of too much energy and time consumption associated with dry beans preparation. However, their adoption has been dismal and little is known on the possible causes of this. Therefore, the purpose of this...
Mukamugema, Alice
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Mshenga, Patience Mlongo
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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[Barriers to institutional adoption of new products innovation: A Case of precooked beans among schools in Rwanda]
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Barriers to institutional adoption of new products innovation: A Case of precooked beans among schools in Rwanda
Empirical studies on agricultural technology adoption generally divide a population into adopters and nonadopters, and analyse the reasons for adoption or nonadoption at a point in time. In reality, technology adoption is not a one-off static decision, rather it involves a dynamic process in whic...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed Saleem, M.A.
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Gebreselasie, S.
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Beyene, H.
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[Role of knowledge in the adoption of new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application]
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Role of knowledge in the adoption of new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application
Gottret, María Verónica
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Henry, Guy
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Dufour, D.L.
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[Adoption et impact de la transformation du manioc en amidon aigre]
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Adoption et impact de la transformation du manioc en amidon aigre
El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar los beneficios que se pueden obtener del uso de modelos de simulación utilizando como estudio de caso la cuantificación del impacto de nuevas alternativas forrajeras sobre el costo de producción de leche y sus implicaciones para la adopción tecnológica y la ...
Holmann, Federico J.
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[El uso de modelos de simulación como herramienta para la toma de decisiones en la promoción de nuevas alternativas forrajeras: El caso de Costa Rica y Perú = Using simulation models as a tool for promoting improved forages alternatives in Costa Rica and Peru]
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El uso de modelos de simulación como herramienta para la toma de decisiones en la promoción de nuevas alternativas forrajeras: El caso de Costa Rica y Perú = Using simulation models as a tool for promoting improved forages alternatives in Costa Rica and Peru
Clark, L.
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[Building farmers´ capacities for networking (part II): strengthening agricultural supply chains in Bolivia using network analysis]
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Building farmers´ capacities for networking (part II): strengthening agricultural supply chains in Bolivia using network analysis
Da, Guillaume
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Dufour, D.L.
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Marouzé, Claude
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Thanh, Mai le
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Trinh, Thi Phuong Loan
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Maréchal, Pierre-André
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[Technology assessment of small and medium cassava starch enterprises in North Vietnam]
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Technology assessment of small and medium cassava starch enterprises in North Vietnam