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Market participation of small-scale rice farmers in Eastern Bolivia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141477
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Using a double-hurdle approach, we assess factors associated with the extent of participation in the rice market with data for small-scale farmers drawn from a nationally representative dataset. The results suggest that larger endowments and assets, animal farming and commercialization, and alternative off-farm income make farmers less likely to participate. Conversely, having access to credit, larger farm sizes, and being…
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Prioritizing partners and products for the sustainability of the EU’s agri-food trade
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141487
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Global agri-food systems couple sustainability challenges in producing countries to consumption behavior and regulations in destination markets. We assume that trade relations can be prioritized according to (1) the relevance (share of imports) and (2) leverage (share of domestic production for destination market). This study analyzes the relevance and leverage of the EU’s crop imports in monetary values…
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Nutrition and behaviour change communication strategies for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141462
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Nutrition and Behaviour Change Communication strategies were participatorily developed to guide nutrition interventions and communication that enhances community awareness and capacity to increase access to and consumption of healthy diets in Tanna, Vanuatu and Malaita, Solomon Islands. The strategies focused on access to, utilisation and consumption of healthy sustainable diets from diverse locally…
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Cryopreservation activities in Belgium
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141489
Abstract
1st Meeting of the ECPGR Cryopreservation Working Group
Concept for development of a rational and efficient way to collaboratively conserve under cryopreservation the relevant European plant genetic resources
3-4 May 2023
Crop Research Institute, Prague, Czech Republic
Publication year
2023
Authors
Panis, Bart
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Panis, B…
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A paradigm shift towards low-nitrifying systems: The role of biological nitrification inhibition (BNI)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35020
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Background: Agriculture is the single largest geo-engineering initiative that humans have initiated on planet Earth, largely through the introduction of unprecedented amounts of reactive nitrogen (N) into ecosystems. A major portion of this reactive N applied as fertilizer leaks into the environment in massive amounts, with cascading negative effects on ecosystem health and function.…
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Diversity of Rhizoctonia spp. causing Foliar Blight on Brachiaria in Colombia and Evaluation of Brachiaria Genotypes for Foliar Blight Resistance
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/33523
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Up to 50% of Brachiaria production in the tropics is affected by foliar blight caused by Rhizoctonia spp. Monothallic isolates of Rhizoctonia (n = 147) were cultured from different Brachiaria genotypes in Colombia and morphologically characterized and evaluated in pathogenicity trials in the greenhouse. Based on restriction fragment length…
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TSBF Institute: Program ISFM-Based crop production systems for major impact zones in the tropics
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78983
Publication year
2009
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
CIAT. 2009. TSBF Institute: Program ISFM-Based crop production systems for major impact zones in the tropics.…
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Strengthening climate resilience in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Ethiopia through advisory and climate information services
The recurring drought in Ethiopia has devastated pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, affecting 63% of the country's landmass. Millions of people face starvation, and approximately seven million livestock animals have perished. To address this urgent issue, the Alliance of Bioversity International…
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Cuidar la salud del suelo africano: hacia la pérdida y la escorrentía cero del suelo
Michael Kinyua, Job Kihara
Uniendo esfuerzos para restaurar los nutrientes del suelo, podemos garantizar que los agricultores se beneficien de cultivar todo el potencial de la tierra. En vísperas de la Cumbre Africana sobre Fertilizantes y Salud del Suelo, los científicos de la Alianza opinan sobre las mejores prácticas para…
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Zambia Launches National Crop Monitor to Enhance Agricultural Resilience Amidst Drought Crisis
The Zambia Crop Monitor was launched at a recent workshop held in Lusaka, Zambia to empower farmers using Earth observation and remote sensing technology. This initiative aims to improve crop condition assessment, benefiting agriculture across the country.
By: Joseline Kiogora
Contributors: Anirudha Ghosh, Anastasia Wahome, Gamoyo…
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De semillas de mango a cosméticos: emprendedores senegaleses impulsan el desarrollo sostenible
Fatimata Kone
Transformando los residuos agrícolas en productos valiosos, el Proyecto AVENIR trabaja con las comunidades, especialmente con las mujeres, para construir economías locales resilientes.
El 28 de junio de 2024 será recordado como un día histórico para…
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Por primera vez, mujeres indígenas Arhuacas en Colombia lideran el cultivo del frijol biofortificado
Un caso inspirador que resalta el papel crucial de las mujeres indígenas al liderar un proceso productivo, tradicionalmente reservado para hombres, en la comunidad Arhuaca de la Serranía del Perijá, en el norte de Colombia.
El grupo arhuaco de 15 mujeres realizó un…
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Una ola de cambio: cómo el éxito de una finca puede inspirar a toda una comunidad
Job Kihara, José Luis Urrea-Benítez
En el corazón de la soleada región de Marange, en Zimbabue, donde escasean las lluvias y son frecuentes las malas cosechas, un agricultor desafía las probabilidades. Las tierras del Sr. Maocha, alguna vez resecas e improductivas, se han transformado en un próspero oasis. ¿Su secreto? Una…
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Building Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems: How the CRISP tool empowers you to climate-proof your project
A new online tool for agricultural and food system development project planners and policy-makers ensures that they design projects that are climate resilient. The CRISP tool is a free and easy way to conduct a rapid climate risk assessment.
By: David Ngome …
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Climate change adaptation in the Andes: what do we not know yet? Identifying and prioritizing knowledge gaps
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51755
Publication year
2014
Full Citation
CIAT (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical). 2014. Climate change adaptation in the Andes: what do we not know yet? Identifying and prioritizing knowledge gaps. Cali, Colombia. 4 p. CIAT (Policy…
