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Owning the land, but at what cost? Changes in power relations and land accumulation in cattle ranching in wartime Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132437
Abstract
Given the length of the conflict and multiplicity of actors embedded in the Colombian war, it becomes necessary to understand the impact that violence, displacement and dispossession have amongst rural producers and in the agroeconomic sector in general. The struggle for land tenure, the management of natural resources, and the economic and social centrality of cattle…
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Profitability analysis of a silvo-pastoral system in Colombia: Economic and environmental benefits
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132472
Abstract
Cattle production systems generate considerable environmental impacts, among which deforestation and the emission of methane by ruminants stand out. Consequently, technological innovations within this sector must be focused on achieving sustainable production in both economic and environmental terms. Silvo-pastoral systems (SPS) as a productive alternative allow an increase in economic yields…
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Feasibility of improved silvopastoral systems in the Caribbean region of Nicaragua
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132476
Abstract
In Nicaragua, land use change and agriculture cause 80% of total greenhouse gas emissions, of which more than half are from livestock. Livestock farming occupies almost 50% of total land area and is a major cause of forestland conversion, especially in the Caribbean region covering over half of the national territory, with 89% of the country’s forests and the highest proportion of poor people. The conversion…
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Nitrogen fixation and nitrous oxide emissions in tropical silvopastoral systems based on Urochloa grasses and Leucaena shrub legume
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132470
Abstract
Cattle production in tropical regions is largely dependent on monoculture pastures, which are characterised by low technology adoption and high land occupation. The introduction of legumes in tropical pastures has been proposed as a potential alternative to increase forage and animal productivity while maintaining soil quality without the use of synthetic…
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Strengthening capacity of extension officers in gender-responsive bean research, digital extension and agribusiness in Laikipia and Nyeri Counties, Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132468
Abstract
Although seed is an integral part of the agri-food system, it is often unavailable and unaffordable to smallholder farmers in rural areas, especially women and vulnerable groups. In addition, the poor extension system of getting seeds and information to farmers remains a drawback to adoption and increased productivity. Further, increased…
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Increasing traditional vegetable consumption in Cavite, Philippines: Understanding consumer and market vendor preferences
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132471
Abstract
The study conducted in Cavite province sheds light on the factors that influence the availability and accessibility of indigenous vegetables in urban and peri-urban markets. The study specifically looked at the perspectives of both market vendors and consumers in the two primary urban areas of Dasmariñas and Bacoor.
One of the key findings of the study is that adult…
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Medellín - Mesas Regionales de Cambio Climático en el sector Minero - Energético
Contexto
Las "Mesas Regionales de Cambio Climático" son una colaboración entre el Ministerio de Minas y Energía de Colombia y la Alianza de Bioversity y el CIAT, en el marco del Plan Integral de Gestión del Cambio Climático del Sector Minero-Energético PIGCCme, un lineamiento de política pública, orientado a abordar de manera integral los desafíos…
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Local drivers for exploratory scenarios of Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132493
Publication year
2023
Authors
Rutting, Lucas
Medina, Leonardo
Veeger, Marieke
Full Citation
Rutting, L.; Medina, L.; Veeger, M. (2023) Local drivers for exploratory scenarios of Guatemala. CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR). 11 p.
Publication Type…
article
Engaging Small Scale Farmers in Environmental and Social Safeguards Sensitization
In an era of increased societal awareness, it is imperative to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between agriculture, the environment, and the well-being of smallholder farmers. Promoting environmental and social safeguards sensitization exercises among farmers not only makes them stewards of the land but also…
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AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge: Final 22 innovation teams announced for the upcoming bootcamp in Tashkent
Claudia Zaccari, Kevin Dowling, Gianpiero Menza
22 Innovation Teams Are Joining Us in Tashkent for an Immersive 3-Day Bootcamp.
It is with great pleasure today that the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) announces the 22…
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Tropentag 2023
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and CGIAR will take part in the Tropentag conference from 20 to 22 September 2023 in Berlin, Germany, under the theme: Competing pathways for equitable food systems transformation: trade-offs and synergies.
Campus Mitte of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and virtual
Sep 20 - 22, 2023…
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Climate-smart agriculture: A guide for farmers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131828
Abstract
This manual was developed as a training guide to empower and equip members of the farmers’ cooperative with the essential knowledge, skills, and best practices required to adopt and implement CSA technologies and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).
Publication year
2023
Authors
Waswa, Boaz Shaban
Templer, Noel
Jalango, Dorcas…
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Maize grain yield and grain zinc concentration response to zinc fertilization: A meta-analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131827
Abstract
Zinc deficiency in agricultural soils is a current global agroecosystems challenge. Maize exhibits elevated susceptibility to Zn deficiency and low response to zinc fertilization. As a result, there are contradicting literature reports on the crop response to zinc fertilization. This meta-analysis synthesized the current evidence on maize response to zinc fertilization from different studies and…
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Zambia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Recommendations for the improved integration of the Climate, Peace, and Security Nexus
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131830
Publication year
2023
Authors
Schapendonk, Frans John Adrianus
Scartozzi, Cesare Marco
Caroli, Giulia
Maviza, Gracsious
Full Citation
Schapendonk, F.J.A.; Scartozzi, C.M.; Caroli, G.; Maviza, G. (2023)…
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Creating an enabling environment and accelerating SDGs through increased public funding of innovative agricultural research and development
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131832
Abstract
G20 policymakers should strengthen the enabling environment for innovation in agriculture and food systems to unlock public funds to support researchers in developing their innovations. One way to implement this is through increased public funding for innovative agricultural research and development (R&D) efforts such as the Centre of Excellence in…
