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ARTEMIS: Digital solutions for climate-resilient agriculture
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182861
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Accurate and scalable crop phenotyping remains a critical bottleneck in breeding programs, particularly in the Global South, where manual, paper-based methods are still widely used. These conventional approaches often lead to measurement errors, data loss, and delays in decision-making. This presentation introduces Artemis, a digital phenotyping system that integrates smartphone-based data collection (Ona), computer vision models…
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Determination of optimal maize unit area of insurance to support agriculture insurance
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182856
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Agriculture is vital for food security, economic stability, and rural livelihoods but is highly vulnerable to climate risks, making index insurance essential for financial protection. However, the effectiveness of index insurance depends on the ability to estimate yield variability across different regions, which influences basis risk. In addition, index insurance designs that adopt administrative…
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Strategic public-private partnership guide for sustainable CSA and CIS delivery
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178638
Publication year
2025
Authors
Byandaga, Livingstone
Kagabo, Desire
Mvuyibwami, Patrick
Ouedraogo, Adama
Ouedraogo, Mathieu
Full Citation
Byandaga, L.; Kagabo, D.; Mvuyibwami, P.; Ouedraogo, A.; Ouedraogo, M. (2025) Strategic public-private…
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The future of food demand at the local level: from national to subnational
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182860
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Understanding where food will be demanded in the future is essential for designing effective food policies, ensuring food security, and anticipating shifts in dietary patterns across regions.
Publication year
2026
Authors
Song, Chun
Petsakos, Athanasios
Gotor, Elisabetta…
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Evaluating intermittent irrigation strategies for rice production to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and preserve yields in contrasting environments
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182858
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Intermittent irrigation is widely recognized for potentially reducing global methane (CH 4 ) emissions from flooded rice systems. In many regions, including parts of Asia and Latin America, applying inorganic fertilizers and choosing fertilizer types are vital strategies to mitigate nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emissions by controlling soil…
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Assessment of nutritional quality of grain crops
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/170022
Publication year
2025
Authors
Devkota, Mina
Kihara, Job Maguta
Hauser, Stefan
Senthilkumar, Kalimuthu
Broadley, Martin
Panneerselvam, Peramaiyan
Manzeke-Kangara, Grace
Saito, Kazuki
Full Citation
Devkota, M., Kihara, J. M.,…
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Digitization of field rice leaf greenness (LCC 3 and 4) Using drone-based remote sensing and machine learning
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182862
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Precision monitoring of crops using drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is rapidly growing as a climate-smart agriculture practice in rice farming systems in Sri Lanka and globally. In rice fields, the Leaf Color Chart (LCC) is traditionally used for manual comparison of a leaf to the standard LCC categories in the field to determine the fertilizer condition of the…
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Understanding local expert perceptions of climate security hotspots using participatory mapping
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182857
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The enactment of climate security actions in Kenya requires tools to support locally targeted climate-resilient interventions. This study developed a participatory mapping framework to integrate local expert perceptions of climate security (CS) hotspots—areas with overlapping socio-economic vulnerabilities, governance challenges, conflict and climate-sensitive livelihoods—in Laikipia, Isiolo,…
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Genome-wide association study of post-harvest physiological deterioration in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) using visual and AI-powered phenotyping
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182872
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This study investigated the genetic basis of postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) in cassava using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and both traditional visual scoring and AI-based phenotyping. Researchers analyzed 298 cassava accessions with two genotyping platforms and identified several significant genetic markers linked…
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Seasonal rainfall patterns affect rainfed maize production more than management of soil moisture and different plant densities on sandy soils of semi-arid regions
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176513
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In semi-arid regions, erratic rainfall and water losses through percolation are causing low yields of rainfed maize (Zea mays L.) grown on sandy soils. This study evaluated the effects of soil moisture management and different plant densities across four cropping seasons on rainfed maize performance. The study was conducted on a…
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Development of common bean genotypes with high iron and zinc seed concentrations and superior canning and agronomic quality traits
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116756
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Iron deficiency anemia is prevalent worldwide but mainly affects children under five years of age and women of reproductive age. One of the main causes of anemia in these groups is diet incapable of meeting daily iron requirements. Biofortification of staple foods is an approach aimed at contributing to reduction of anemia in Africa, and common bean (Phaseolus…
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How can an agri-environmental scheme be designed for farmland bird protection, and what does it mean for the CAP 2023–2027?
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130655
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Biodiversity loss is recognized as a major global threat. The European Commission has addressed this issue with vigour in its current strategy papers. Farmland birds, such as the lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), whose population has been rapidly declining in Germany, have been particularly affected. To date, the European Union has tried to tackle the problem of…
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Rwanda gender srategy: Building Equitable Climate Resilient African Bean and Insect Sectors (BRAINS) Project
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182992
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The Building Equitable Climate-Resilient African Bean and Insect Sectors (BRAINS) project is a multi-country program, driving sustainable agri-food systems change across 15 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, including Rwanda. The project aims at transforming the common bean, fruit tree, and beneficial insect farming sectors by promoting low-carbon, climate-resilient agricultural…
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Mozambique gender strategy: Building equitable climate-resilient african bean & insect sectors
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182999
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The Building Equitable Climate-Resilient African Bean and Insect Sectors (BRAINS) project is a multi-country initiative implemented across 15 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, including Mozambique. The project seeks to foster low-carbon, climate-resilient agricultural systems in the bean, fruit tree, and insect for food and feed value chains. Specifically, BRAINS aims to: (a) enhance…
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Gender lens for business sense: What have we learned about using gender transformative research in the private sector?
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182991
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• Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) are not just socially desirable goals that drive productivity, innovation, market expansion, and long-term resilience, but also powerful business enablers: widening the market and demand dynamics.
• Integrating participatory, gender-equitable research methodologies across the investment cycle enables stakeholders to diagnose…
