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Envisioning nature-positive futures for Europe: inspiring transformative change at the biodiversity nexus
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178649
Abstract
Transformative change is required to secure a liveable future for people and nature. The Nature Futures Framework (NFF) is a heuristic tool for supporting the creation of plural visions of nature-positive futures that build shared motivation for transformative change. Integrating nexus approaches with the NFF highlights the foundational role of biodiversity in supporting desirable…
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An optimized high-quality DNA isolation protocol for spodoptera frugiperda J. E. smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111747
Abstract
An optimized high-quality DNA isolation protocol was developed using body segment tissue from the Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), that will allow documenting genetic variability based on biotypes, facilitating studies on the appearance, distribution and population dynamics of the fall armyworm at the…
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Knowing the lay of the land: Changes to land use and cover and landscape pattern in village tank cascade systems of Sri Lanka
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/148964
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Social-ecological systems (SESs) possess a great diversity of land use and land cover (LULC) types with unique assemblages of biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, LULC changes due to landscape fragmentation are emerging as major threats to the system productivity of SESs around the world. This study examined changes to LULC extent and landscape patterns in…
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Climate change adaptation options to inform planning of agriculture and food systems in The Gambia: A systematic approach for stocktaking
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/124990
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Identifying and assessing adaptation options are key pre-requisite steps to adaptation prioritization and effective adaptation planning. In this paper, we presented a systematic approach for adaptation stocktaking, combining a systematic mapping and an outcome-oriented and evidence-based assessment, illustrated using the case of The Gambia. This study…
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Navigating survival in shifting landscapes: Women’s lived experiences with food, land, and water systems in climate-induced internal displacement in Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179418
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This paper explores women's lived experiences navigating food, land, and water systems in the context of climate-induced displacement in Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe. Based on qualitative data generated through participatory methods, the paper signposts the effects of entrenched gender inequalities, shaped by patriarchal norms, in…
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Impact of agricultural credit on productivity, cost and returns from cocoa production in Ghana
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173710
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This study identified the determinants of cocoa farmers’ access to credit in Ghana and estimated the impact of credit access on yield, yield gap, gross income, cost of production, and net income using propensity score matching. A total of 384 cocoa-farming households were included in the analysis. Only 33.3% of cocoa farmers accessed credit for production and cooperative unions were the main…
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Landscape-scale assessment of the contribution of improved Urochloa humidicola pastures to soil organic carbon stocks enhancement in the Colombian Llanos
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181767
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Tropical grasslands can sequester substantial soil organic carbon (SOC), yet the temporal dynamics of SOC across soil layers—particularly in deep horizons—remain poorly understood at landscape scale. This study presents the first large-scale, stratified assessment of SOC stocks under Urochloa humidicola pastures in the Colombian Llanos.…
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Non-destructive prediction of nitrogen, iron and zinc content in diverse common bean seeds from a genebank using near-infrared spectroscopy
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177708
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the world's most important legume crop and a vital staple food for millions of people in Latin America and Africa. Given the increasing trend in bean consumption and its importance for nutrition and food security in these regions, there is an urgent need to enhance common bean seeds' nutritional value…
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Unlocking sustainable livestock production potential in the Colombian Amazon through paddock division and gender inclusivity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/145288
Abstract
Low‑emissions livestock production can be achieved through scaling production systems integratingtrees, forages, and livestock within the same area. Such systems are known as silvopastoralproduction systems (SPS). However, despite SPS reported benefits, adoption rates globally remainlow. This paper, therefore, aims to inform land use policy oriented towards…
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Integrating crop models and machine learning for projecting climate change impacts on crops in data-limited environments
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178106
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Context
Accurately projecting crop yields under climate change is essential for understanding potential impacts and planning of agricultural adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Crop growth models and machine learning (ML) are often used, but their effectiveness is limited by data availability, precision, and geographic coverage in SSA.
Objective
This study aimed to…
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Gender and Generational Differences in Local Knowledge and Preference for Food Trees in Central Uganda and Eastern Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118197
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Food trees contribute substantially to the food and nutrition security of millions of rural households in Africa. Farming communities prioritize tree and shrub species on farms based on a combination of factors, including their knowledge of potential uses the species' economic potential and a range of constraints and opportunities that each farmer faces depending on…
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Editorial: Sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crises
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173009
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The global food system is facing multiple and multifaceted challenges and crises: increasing population, climate change, pandemics, conflicts, economic shocks, and natural disasters. These challenges have exposed its fragility and underscored the urgency of transitioning to sustainable and resilient food systems. Such systems ensure equitable access to nutritious food, minimize environmental impacts, and enhance…
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Editorial: Leveraging gender, youth and social networks for inclusive and transformative livestock production in the tropics and subtropics
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155307
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The Research Topic titled “Leveraging Gender, Youth, and Social Networks for Inclusive and Transformative Livestock Production in the Tropics and Subtropics” is an exploration of the interconnected social dynamics that shape livestock systems in these regions. The articles within this Research Topic underscore the necessity of integrating social…
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Analyses of agronomic and system productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) - common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Intercropping under organic and inorganic fertilization in southwestern Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180398
Publication year
2025
Authors
Yasin, Hawi Mohammed
Nabiyu, Amsalu
Abebe, Tewodros
Full Citation
Yasin, H.M.; Nabiyu, A.; Abebe, T. (2025) Analyses of agronomic…
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Will agricultural digitalization deliver relative advantages in quality of work, productivity, profitability, return on investments, and reliability? Perceptions of Canadian producers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163529
Abstract
Digitalization is often claimed by agri-food actors interested in using technology and corporations to provide many socio-economic benefits for farmers. This article reports on the results of a survey of Canadian farmers (n = 852) to explore producer perceptions of whether new digital technologies 1) improve…
