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Valuing biodiversity-linked ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes: Systematic review and meta-analytic approach for farm-level decision support
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183242
Abstract
Biodiversity-linked ecosystem services (ES) sustain agricultural productivity, yet their economic valuation remains uneven and fragmented. This study integrates global and regional evidence through a systematic review of farm-level assessments of pollination, natural pest control, and soil biodiversity, complemented by a Europe-focused meta…
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Sustainable farming in the Yangambi engagement landscape: Agroforestry for food and cash crops.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183212
Publication year
2026
Authors
Blomme, Guy
Kajibwami, Emmanuel
Thomas, Julianus
Full Citation
Blomme, G.; Kajibwami, E.; Thomas, J. (2026) Sustainable farming in the Yangambi engagement landscape: Agroforestry for food and cash crops. 1 p…
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Enabling environment drivers for zero deforestation and climate mitigation and adaptation in the cocoa value chains - The case of Côte d’Ivoire
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180701
Abstract
Côte d'Ivoire, the world's leading cocoa producer, supplies over 40% of the international market, yet this economic pillar faces critical sustainability challenges. Cocoa farming is a major driver of deforestation, with the country suffering a drastic reduction in its original forest cover over the last six decades. Climate change…
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Advancing zero-deforestation cocoa in Cameroon: Stakeholder priorities, practices, and policy pathways for sustainable and climate-resilient production
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180769
Publication year
2025
Authors
Ogutu, Sylvester
Mosquera, Leslie Estefany
Ritter, Thea
Amahnui, George Amenchwi
Mockshell, Jonathan
Castro Nunez, Augusto
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Exploring impact of Ntemisambo company’s new groundnut varieties in Katavi Region, Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183232
Abstract
Tanzania faces a 320,000-ton gap in edible oil production, with demand set to rise from 570,000 tons annually to 700,000 tons by 2030. Currently, the country produces only 180,000 tons from crops like sunflower, oil palm, and soybeans, relying on imports to meet the shortfall. Challenges such as low yields, outdated varieties, climate variability, and poor practices hinder local production. However…
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PABRA and spice world forge new path for Africa’s high-value beans
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183236
Abstract
PABRA and Spice World Ltd are redefining Africa’s bean value chain through a strategic partnership that connects premium bean varieties to regional markets, combining quality, innovation, and farmer-driven models for sustainable trade growth.
Publication year
2025
Authors
Ong'or, Dennis
Arinaitwe, Warren
Kalemera…
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From baking to building: Esther’s transformational seed-driven agri-food venture
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183240
Abstract
When Esther Majija launched Fortlene Bakery Ltd in Babati township in 2022, her vision was simple but purposeful: to produce nutritious bread and cookies using locally available ingredients. She worked with wheat flour, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) and OFSP chips, roasted cashew nuts, roasted peanuts, and peanut butter. Her commitment to wholesome, locally sourced foods quickly caught the attention of…
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Tanzanian farmers spotlight climate-resilient beans at Hanang Field Day
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183241
Abstract
In the quiet, sun-drenched fields of Dawar Village in Tanzania’s Hanang District, something remarkable unfolded. Farmers gathered not just to observe, but to imagine a new future—one where their harvests are bigger, their crops more resilient, and their hard work finally pays off. The occasion? A dynamic Farmers’ Field Day, hosted by Farm Africa, that turned this location into a living classroom of agricultural…
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Driving varietal turnover: Insights from market intelligence and seed systems in Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183239
Abstract
How can market intelligence and seed system insights drive varietal turnover for groundnut, sorghum, and bean stakeholders? This was the central question explored during a series of workshops convened by the Accelerated Varietal Improvement and Seed Systems in Africa (AVISA) and The Accelerated Varietal Adoption and Turnover for Open-Pollinated Varieties (ACCELERATE) projects.…
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Martina Jaskolski
Scientist II, Country Representative for Egypt
(Mar)Tina Jaskolski is a Climate, Peace, and Security Policy Scientist II on the Alliance's FOCUS Climate Security Team. She acts as the team's Regional Lead for the CWANA region, managing the MENA Regional Climate Security Hub in Cairo, Egypt. Tina is also the Alliance's Country Representative for Egypt and acts as the Gender and Social Inclusion Research Area Lead on the Climate Action (Lever 3) Leadership Team.
Tina holds a PhD in…
