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Sustainable agricultural intensification requires the use of multiple agricultural technologies in an integrated manner to enhance productivity while conserving the natural resource base. This study analyses the adoption and impacts of sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) using a dataset ...


Kotu, B.H.Alene, A.Manyong, Victor M.Hoeschle-Zeledon, IrmgardLarbi, Asamoah[Adoption and impacts of sustainable intensification practices in Ghana]Adoption and impacts of sustainable intensification practices in Ghana

Replication dataset for the publication, “Information exchange links, knowledge exposure, and adoption of agricultural technologies in northern Uganda” (2017-05-01)


Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia[Replication Data for: Information exchange links, knowledge exposure, and adoption of agricultural technologies in northern Uganda]Replication Data for: Information exchange links, knowledge exposure, and adoption of agricultural technologies in northern Uganda
Blomme, G.Ocimati, W.Sivirihauma, C.Lusenge, V.Bumba, M.Ntamwira, J.[Controlling Xanthomonas wilt of banana: Influence of collective application, frequency of application, and social factors on the effectiveness of the Single Diseased Stem Removal technique in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo]Controlling Xanthomonas wilt of banana: Influence of collective application, frequency of application, and social factors on the effectiveness of the Single Diseased Stem Removal technique in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Smallholder farmers in East Africa need information and knowledge on appropriate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies and practices, and institutional innovations in order to effectively adapt to climate change and cope with climate variability. This paper assesses farmer uptake of climat...


Nyasimi, MaryRadeny, Maren A.O.Kimeli, PhilipMungai, CatherineSayula, GeorgeKinyangi, James[Uptake and dissemination pathways for climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices in Lushoto, Tanzania]Uptake and dissemination pathways for climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices in Lushoto, Tanzania

We use DNA‐fingerprinting to estimate the poverty reduction effect of adoption of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria. We estimate the counterfactual household income distribution of cassava producers by combining farm‐level treatment effects with a market‐level model. Our results suggest that ...


Assfaw Wossen, TesfamichealAlene, A.Abdoulaye, TahirouFeleke, S.Rabbi, Ismail Y.Manyong, Victor M.[Poverty reduction effects of agricultural technology adoption: the case of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria]Poverty reduction effects of agricultural technology adoption: the case of improved cassava varieties in Nigeria

In this study, the factors influencing the adoption of mechanized technologies for processing cassava into a value-added high quality cassava flour (HQCF) by rural households in Tanzania were examined. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 400 households in villages which carry...


Amaza, P.Abass, A.B.Bachwenkizi, B.Towo, E.[Adoption of mechanized postharvest cassava processing technologies, and the determinants of high quality cassava flour (HQCF) processing in Tanzania]Adoption of mechanized postharvest cassava processing technologies, and the determinants of high quality cassava flour (HQCF) processing in Tanzania

This study was conducted in the two Assin districts of the Central region of Ghana to examine factors that influence the adoption of new banana (Musa spp.) hybrids and other production technologies and to assess the impact of these technologies on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods. One hundred thi...


Dzomeku, B.M.Staver, CharlesAflakpui, G.K.S.Sanogo, D.Garming, H.Ankomah, A.A.Darkey, S.K.[Evaluation of the dissemination of new Banana (Musa spp.) Technologies in Central Ghana - the role of technology characteristics]Evaluation of the dissemination of new Banana (Musa spp.) Technologies in Central Ghana - the role of technology characteristics

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, AliceMshenga, Patience MlongoBirachi, Eliud Abucheli[Barriers to institutional adoption of new products innovation: A Case of precooked beans among schools in Rwanda]Barriers to institutional adoption of new products innovation: A Case of precooked beans among schools in Rwanda

This paper examines the adoption and impact of selective and whole package adoption of improved cowpea involving new variety, insect control, fertilizer, and best bet cropping pattern in northern Nigeria. A farm income model that explicitly accounts for endogenous technology adoption was used to ...


Alene, Arega D.Manyong, Victor M.[Gains from highyielding varieties with and without complementary technologies: the case of improved cowpea in northern Nigeria]Gains from highyielding varieties with and without complementary technologies: the case of improved cowpea in northern Nigeria

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