Occurrence and Genomic Characterization of <i>mcr-1</i>-Harboring <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates from Chicken and Pig Farms in Lima, Peru by Dennis Carhuaricra, Carla G. Duran Gonzales, Carmen L. Rodríguez Cueva, Yennifer Ignacion León, Thalia Silvestre Espejo, Geraldine Marcelo Monge, Raúl H. Rosadio Alcántara, Nilton Lincopan, Luis Luna Espinoza, Lenin Maturrano Hernández

“…The genetic diversity of <i>mcr-1</i>-positive strains suggests a complex local epidemiology calling for a coordinated surveillance under the One-Health approach that includes animals, retail meat, farmers, hospitals and the environment to effectively detect and limit the spread of colistin-resistant bacteria.…”
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Creating culturally-informed protocols for a stunting intervention using a situated values-based approach (WeValue InSitu): a double case study in Indonesia and Senegal by Annabel J. Chapman, Chike C. Ebido, Rahel Neh Tening, Yanyan Huang, Ndèye Marème Sougou, Risatianti Kolopaking, Amadou H. Diallo, Rita Anggorowati, Fatou B. Dial, Jessica Massonnié, Mahsa Firoozmand, Cheikh El Hadji Abdoulaye Niang, Marie K. Harder

“…In this study, stakeholder groups like fathers, mothers, teachers, market traders, administrators, farmers and health workers were recruited, totalling 83 participants across 20 groups. …”
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Low seroprevalence of hepatitis delta virus co-infection in hepatitis B virus-infected blood donors in China: A multicenter study by Le Chang, Le Chang, Ying Yan, Ying Yan, Huimin Ji, Huimin Ji, Huizhen Sun, Huizhen Sun, Huizhen Sun, Xinyi Jiang, Xinyi Jiang, Xinyi Jiang, Zhuoqun Lu, Zhuoqun Lu, Lunan Wang, Lunan Wang, Lunan Wang, HBV-Infected Blood Donors Study Group

“…We first analyzed demographic characteristics of involved 2,690 donors with different HBV infection status and found the proportions of males, the older donors, workers and farmers were higher in HBsAg-/HBV DNA+ group. Then we evaluated specificity of HDV IgG and IgM antibody assays with 375 HBsAg and HBV DNA confirmed-negative samples, and 374 were tested negative using the two assays, respectively, suggesting a specificity of 99.73% for both assays (374/375, 95% Cl: 98.51–99.95%). …”
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Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) Hunting in Rural Areas of Madagascar and Its Health and Socioeconomic Implications by Rianja Rakotoarivony, Rianja Rakotoarivony, Rianja Rakotoarivony, Sophie Molia, Sophie Molia, Sophie Molia, Eric Rakotomalala, Eric Rakotomalala, Ranto Ramy-Ratiarison, Ranto Ramy-Ratiarison, Ferran Jori, Ferran Jori, Miguel Pedrono, Miguel Pedrono, Miguel Pedrono

“…A total of 77 hunters, 10 butchers and 95 pig farmers were individually interviewed. Hunting seasonality and the perception of local hunters with regards to the dynamics of bushpig populations in the last decade differed between the tropical dry and tropical sub-arid climatic zones. …”
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PROXIMATE AND MINERAL COMPOSITION OF SELECTED SOYBEAN GENOTYPES IN NIGERIA by Dickson Junior NWOSU, Mayowa Raphael OLUBIYI, Sunday Ezekiel ALADELE, Benson APUYOR, Anthony Ugochukwu OKERE, Adetunji Ismael LAWAL, Gloria AFOLAYAN, Abisoye Oyepero OJO, Christopher NWADIKE, Myung-Chul LEE, Edna Chidinma NWOSU

“…The study provides valuable information on soybean genotypes with very high protein and oil content for recommendation to farmers and other end users and for breeders to select and utilize in soybean quality improvement programmes.…”
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Occurrence, Pathogenic Potential and Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolated from Raw Milk Cheese Commercialized in Banat Region, Romania by Kálmán Imre, Alexandra Ban-Cucerzan, Viorel Herman, Khalid Ibrahim Sallam, Romeo Teodor Cristina, Samir Mohammed Abd-Elghany, Doru Morar, Sebastian Alexandru Popa, Mirela Imre, Adriana Morar

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence, pathogenic potential and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of <i>Escherichia coli</i> isolated from raw milk cheese, traditionally produced by farmers and marketed directly to the consumer in Banat region, Romania. …”
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The First Nationwide Surveillance of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in Ruminants and Wildlife in Taiwan by Chih-Ying Kuan, Tsai-Lu Lin, Shan-Chia Ou, Shih-Te Chuang, Jacky Peng-Wen Chan, Ken Maeda, Tetsuya Mizutani, Ming-Pin Wu, Fan Lee, Fang-Tse Chan, Chao-Chin Chang, Rui-Ling Liang, Sue-Fung Yang, Tsung-Ching Liu, Wu-Chun Tu, Hau-You Tzeng, Chia-Jung Lee, Chuen-Fu Lin, Hsu-Hsun Lee, Jhih-Hua Wu, Hsiao-Chien Lo, Kuan-Chieh Tseng, Wei-Li Hsu, Chi-Chung Chou

“…Considering the high mortality rate in humans, surveillance of other animal species, particularly those in close contact with humans, and instigation of protective measures for farmers, veterinarians, and especially older populations visiting or living near farms or rural areas should be prioritized.…”
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Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic System for Nile Tilapia Farms in Southern Mexico: Techno-Economic and Environmental Evaluation by Elizabeth Delfín-Portela, Luis Carlos Sandoval-Herazo, David Reyes-González, Humberto Mata-Alejandro, María Cristina López-Méndez, Gregorio Fernández-Lambert, Erick Arturo Betanzo-Torres

“…It is recommended that aquaculture farmers in Mexico and the world implement this eco-technology that supports the sustainable development of aquaculture.…”
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Molecular characterization of indigenous microbes and its potential as a biological control agent of Fusarium stem rot disease (Fusarium verticillioides) on maize by Hishar Mirsam, Suriani, Muhammad Aqil, Muhammad Azrai, Roy Efendi, Ahmad Muliadi, Hasil Sembiring, Asti Irawanti Azis

“…Fusarium stem rot disease caused by Fusarium verticillioides has become one of the most serious issues confronting Indonesian farmers in recent years. An alternative option for suppressing this disease is to use indigenous microbes as an eco-friendly method to reduce synthetic fungicides. …”
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Combined effect of Zinc lysine and biochar on growth and physiology of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to alleviate salinity stress by Zain ul Aibdin, Muhammad Nafees, Muhammad Rizwan, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Shafaqat Ali, Wael A. Obaid, Moodi Saham Alsubeie, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, Amany H. A. Abeed

“…The combined use of Zn-lysine and biochar might be a practical solution to tackle salt stress in plants, but field studies by growing various crops under varied environmental conditions are needed before any recommendation to farmers.…”
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Establishment of Crops under Minimal Soil Disturbance and Crop Residue Retention in Rice-Based Cropping System: Yield Advantage, Soil Health Improvement, and Economic Benefit by Nazmus Salahin, Mohammad Jahiruddin, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Md. Khairul Alam, M. Enamul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, Alaa Baazeem, Adel Hadifa, Ayman EL Sabagh, Richard W. Bell

“…A field trial for consecutive three years was conducted in the Gangetic Plains of Bangladesh to evaluate the effects of zero tillage (ZT), strip-tillage (ST), bed planting (BP) and conventional tillage (CT) with two residue retention levels (RL—a low level similar to current farmers’ practice and RH—increased retention) on soil properties, yield and economic return. …”
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Spectral characterization and severity assessment of rice blast disease using univariate and multivariate models by Nandita Mandal, Sujan Adak, Deb K. Das, Rabi N. Sahoo, Joydeep Mukherjee, Andy Kumar, Viswanathan Chinnusamy, Bappa Das, Arkadeb Mukhopadhyay, Hosahatti Rajashekara, Shalini Gakhar

“…The methodology developed paves way for early detection and large-scale monitoring and mapping using satellite remote sensors at farmers’ fields for developing better disease management options.…”
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X-ray driven peanut trait estimation: computer vision aided agri-system transformation by Martha Domhoefer, Debarati Chakraborty, Eva Hufnagel, Joelle Claußen, Norbert Wörlein, Marijn Voorhaar, Krithika Anbazhagan, Sunita Choudhary, Janila Pasupuleti, Rekha Baddam, Jana Kholova, Stefan Gerth

“…Fast and accurate estimates of produce value are a necessary pre-requisite to avoid post-harvest losses due to fungal contamination and, at the same time, allow the fair payment to farmers. Additionally, the same technology could also assist crop improvement programs in selecting and developing peanut cultivars with enhanced economic value in a high-throughput manner by skipping the shelling of the pods completely. …”
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Optimizing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization regimes to improve maize productivity under double ridge-furrow planting with full film mulching by Wenlong Li, Xiaobo Gu, Yadan Du, Xiaobo Zheng, Shiyu Lu, Zhikai Cheng, Wenjing Cai, Tian Chang

“…However, little is known about reasonable application amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers for maize under this planting pattern, and local farmers applying unreasonably large fertilizer amounts results in wasted resources and environmental pollution. …”
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A study on the epidemiology of brucellosis in bovine population of peri-urban and rural areas of district Multan, southern Punjab, Pakistan by Mian Muhammad Awais, Gohar Khadim, Masood Akhtar, Muhammad Irfan Anwar, Abdul Sammad Ali Khan Shirwany, Ahmad Raza, Abdul Razzaq, Zahida Fatima, Muhammad Amjad Ali, Muhammad Sibtain Bhatti

“…The statistical analysis showed a significant association of bovine brucellosis with herd size, breed, reproductive disorders, mode of insemination, educational status and farmers’ awareness about brucellosis (P < 0.05). Conversely, locality, age, weight, gender, pregnancy status, parity and puberty status had no associations with brucellosis (P > 0.05). …”
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Environmental risk quotient of the antibiotic, phenotypic, and genotypic profiles for antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli collected from manure and wastewater at swine farms... by Chalalai Rueanghiran, Atchara Dawanpa, Nayika Pinneum, Arsooth Sanguankiat, Chart Chiemchaisri, Wilai Chiemchaisri, Watcharapong Sritumpawa, Olarn Kijpreedaborisuthi, Byeonghwa Jeon, Phitsanu Tulayakul

“…The results of a questionnaire showed that farmers used antibiotics for disease treatment and prevention at a ratio of 2/4 (50%). …”
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An Overview of Rice Cultivation in Spain and the Management of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds by Diego Gómez de Barreda, Gabriel Pardo, José María Osca, Mar Catala-Forner, Silvia Consola, Irache Garnica, Nuria López-Martínez, José Antonio Palmerín, Maria Dolores Osuna

“…According to a survey carried out on farmers and technicians, the most problematic weeds found in rice crops today in Spain are <i>Echinochloa</i> spp., <i>Leptochloa</i> spp., and <i>Cyperus difformis</i>. …”
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Spatiotemporal Differentiation and the Formation Mechanism of Transnational Women Trafficking in Anhui Province by Hong Dandan, Li Gang, Xu Jiahui, Xu Feng, Zhou Junjun, Huang Yushan, Du Mengjia

“…Most buyers are male farmers of marriageable age and their parents. (2) Transnational women trafficking in Anhui has followed a "peak" trend overall; It has evolved through three stages: low volatility in 2003-2009, volatile growth in 2010-2017, and rapid decline in 2018-2020. …”
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A Multi-Objective Model Exploration of Banana-Canopy Management and Nutrient Input Scenarios for Optimal Banana-Legume Intercrop Performance by Walter Ocimati, Jeroen C. J. Groot, Guy Blomme, Carl J. Timler, Roseline Remans, Godfrey Taulya, Jules Ntamwira, Pablo Tittonell

“…Bananas on smallholder farmers in the African Great Lakes region are often pruned to illuminate shorter understory intercrops, reducing overall farm profitability. …”
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Health status and risk profiles for brain aging of rural‐dwelling older adults: Data from the interdisciplinary baseline assessments in MIND‐China by Yongxiang Wang, Xiaolei Han, Xianda Zhang, Zhonglin Zhang, Lin Cong, Shi Tang, Tingting Hou, Cuicui Liu, Xiaojuan Han, Qinghua Zhang, Jianli Feng, Ling Yin, Lin Song, Yi Dong, Rui Liu, Yuanjing Li, Tiia Ngandu, Miia Kivipelto, Heather Snyder, Maria Carrillo, Jonas Persson, Laura Fratiglioni, Lenore J Launer, Jianping Jia, Yifeng Du, Chengxuan Qiu

“…The mean age was 70.9 years (standard deviation, 5.9), 57.2% were women, 40.6% were illiterate, and 88.3% were farmers. The overall prevalence of common chronic diseases was 67.2% for hypertension, 23.4% for dyslipidemia, 23.5% for heart disease, 14.4% for diabetes mellitus, and 5.4% for dementia. …”
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