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Combining multiple technologies: integrated soil fertility management
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119398
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This chapter shows how Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) can be combined and integrated further at farm and landscape levels to improve farming system performance. ISFM is an example of a system-wide technology. It is a set of soil fertility management practices, including use of industrial fertilizer, organic inputs, and improved crop varieties, combined with knowledge on how to adapt the practices to local…
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From discovery to food system diversification with African neglected and underutilized species
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115110
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Africa has a rich botanical heritage; however, only a few species dominate its food systems. Using a selected number of case studies, this chapter describes the steps from discovery of potential new crops, to successful food-system diversification with neglected and underutilized species (NUS). A lot of research gaps to document as well as characterize Africa’s rich edible biodiversity are yet to…
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Soil carbon accumulation in crop-livestock systems in acid soil savannas of South America: A review
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118394
Publication year
2022
Authors
Ayarza, Miguel
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Vilela, Lourival
Lascano, Carlos
Vera-Infanzón, Raul
Full Citation
Ayarza, M.; Rao, I.; Vilela, L.; Lascano, C.; Vera-Infanzón, R. (2022) Soil carbon…
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Barriers to adopting a diversity of NUS fruit trees in Latin American food systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116467
Publication year
2021
Authors
Loon, Robin van
Lagneaux, Elisabeth
Guerra, Gabriela Wiederkehr
Chiriboga-Arroyo, Fidel
Thomas, Evert
Gamarra, Bruno
Zonneveld, Maarten van
Kettle, Christopher J.
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Bioversity for food and nutrition: promoting food security and nutrition through institutional markets in Brazil
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117354
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A well-established political and regulatory framework exists in Brazil to promote food security and nutrition. Among its key elements are the Food Purchase Programme (PAA) and the National School Feeding Programme (PNAE), two institutional food procurement programmes that provide equitable support to family farmers by acquiring their products at a fair price and directing them…
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Landmark NUS events and key publications
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114960
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The beginning of what we may call “the NUS movement” can be traced back to the late 1980s, when the influence of the Green Revolution in shaping agricultural development was still very strong. Not surprisingly, until the early 2000s, the neglected and underutilized species (NUS) narrative was still very limited and NUS were receiving hardly any attention from research agencies, media and donors. In the two decades before that, major actors in…
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Management of soil fertility through application of fertilizers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119396
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This chapter presents technologies for replacing the nutrients lost from cropped fields with external fertilizer sources in a manner that minimizes the consequences of too little or too much application. The technology of using industrial fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and application of farmyard manure and compost alone or in combination with industrial fertilizers are discussed in detail.
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What is going on around the world: major NUS players and ongoing efforts
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114969
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The chapter provides an overview of major projects and initiatives related to the conservation and sustainable use of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) around the world. Each entry has been checked through a visit to the respective website or recent publications in order to ensure the activities are still ongoing. The long list of entries is a testament to the growing interest in NUS in both developed and less…
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Digging deeper to define the physiological responses to environmental stress: The case of common bean and brachiaria grasses
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114599
Publication year
2021
Authors
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Full Citation
Rao, I.M. (2021) Digging deeper to define the physiological responses to environmental stress: The case of common bean and brachiaria grasses. In: Pessarakli, M. (ed.) (2021). Handbook of…
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Ba Zee Gala Njinga Mi NDA Du Toko Ta Ba Yati Gi Kuro Mi Yo E We Kitabu Mi NDA Mbe Ji Nji (Ta NDA Ngu I Gbi). A Co Giti Kpolokpolo NDA I: Kitabu 2 Do Ti 3
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118312
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N’dogo edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated…
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Public food procurement for sustainable food systems and healthy diets – Volume 1
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117353
Abstract
Sustainable Public Food Procurement (PFP) represents a key game changer for food systems transformation. It can influence both food consumption and food production patterns. It can deliver multiple social, economic and environmental benefits towards sustainable food systems for healthy diets.
This publication aims to contribute to the improved understanding, dissemination and use of PFP as a development tool…
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Eipone Lo Edukunere Ka Ayait Aingadis Na Ikinyom. Itaabon Lu Ikakoriok. Eitaabo 1 Kotoma 3. Adukun Aingadis Na Ikinyom [Ateso version]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113895
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Ateso version of How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (updated version). Establishing a community seed bank: Booklet 1 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome…
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Tool description sheet to experimental auctions of vegetatively propagated seed
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111442
Publication year
2021
Authors
Delaquis, Erik
Kilwinger, Fleur B.M.
Slavchevska, Vanya
Rajendran, S.
Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi
Newby, Jonathan Craig
Full Citation
Delaquis, E., Kilwinger, F.B.M., Slavchevska, V., Rajendran, S.,…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for Amity Hall in Jamaica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118039
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This Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for Amity Hall has been prepared as an output for the 'Capacity Building Program to Improve Stakeholder Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Jamaica' project. It aims to provide agricultural extension staff in the region with ready-to-use guidelines for climate-smart practices, and incorporates the local experiences of farmers as well as…
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Crop development with data-driven approach towards sustainable agriculture: Lifting the achievements and opportunities of collaborative research between CIAT and Japan
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117795
Abstract
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has a long history of collaboration with Japanese institutions to develop improved crop varieties and adopt agricultural technologies with pioneering approaches for farmers’ benefit. Since 1972, Japan has enjoyed a long history of successful cooperation with the CGIAR (…
