Metal concentrations and source apportionment of PM2.5 in Chiang Rai and Bangkok, Thailand during a biomass burning season by Kayee, Jariya, Sompongchaiyakul, Penjai, Sanwlani, Nivedita, Bureekul, Sujaree, Wang, Xianfeng, Das, Reshmi

“…One of the persistent environmental problems in the provinces of northern Thailand is severe air pollution during the dry season because of open vegetation burning by farmers for land clearance purpose. Aerosol optical depth and Ångström exponent data from MODIS-Terra satellite indicated that from mid-March to April, 2019, entire Thailand was covered with a high concentration of fine-sized aerosols. …”
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Estimation of Water Requirement of Different Phenological Stages of Green Cumin Plant in Different Regions of Isfahan Province by A.H. Jalali, H. Salemi

“…Short growing season (100 to 120 days), low water requirement and the possibility of rained cultivation, non-interference between cultivation and harvesting with other crops and no price fluctuation and proper economic justification are among the factors that interest farmers in cultivating this plant. In different regions, yields of 350 to more than 1000 kg of seeds are obtained from this plant, and 3350 cubic meters of pure water are needed for production. …”
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Germination and Agronomic Traits of <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L. Beans Sprayed with <i>Trichoderma</i> Strains and Attacked by <i>Acanthoscelides obtectus</i> by Álvaro Rodríguez-González, Marcos Guerra, Daniela Ramírez-Lozano, Pedro Antonio Casquero, Santiago Gutiérrez

“…Due to the good results obtained by Δ<i>tri23</i> and Tb41 strains in this work, more studies for <i>A. obtectus</i> control, <i>P. vulgaris</i> plant growth and trichothecenes production by these strains should be explored, in order to advance in the knowledge of how these fungi could be used in the field crop, together with the application of management strategies to mitigate risks for farmers and to minimize environmental contamination.…”
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Nutraceutical Difference between Two Popular Thai Namwa Cultivars Used for Sun Dried Banana Products by Donporn Wongwaiwech, Sudthida Kamchonemenukool, Chi-Tang Ho, Shiming Li, Tipawan Thongsook, Nutthaporn Majai, Duangporn Premjet, Kawee Sujipuli, Monthana Weerawatanakorn

“…However, the production of Mali Ong has fluctuated substantially in recent years, leading to shortages. Consequently, farmers have turned to using other Kluai Namwa varieties including Nuanchan. …”
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Effects of Sodic Water Irrigation and Neutralizing Amendments on Physiological, Biochemical, and Nutritional Quality Traits of Fodder Sorghum by Govind Makarana, Rajender Kumar Yadav, Parvender Sheoran, Rakesh Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Hardev Ram, Malu Ram Yadav, Dinesh Kumar, Saurabh Kumar, Tatiana Minkina, Hasmik S. Movsesyan, Saglara S. Mandzhieva, Vishnu D. Rajput

“…This study was conducted at two farmers’ fields to assess the production potential and quality of summer fodder sorghum intervened between the rice-wheat cropping sequences (RWCS) on high residual alkalinity, i.e., residual sodium carbonate (RSC) water irrigation-induced sodic soil. …”
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Territorialidades, lived and senses of place in advance of the productive frontier times spaces Territorialidades, espacios vividos y sentidos de lugar en tiempos de avance de la f... by María Eugenia Comerci

“…In full process redshift the productive border and pop-up dispute over the use and appropriation of resources, the intervention of different social subjects in the West of La Pampa is redefining productivas-reproductivas practices crianceros farmers and, consequently, the social construction of space. …”
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Agricultural Policies and Practices: Pathways for Transformation by Hari Sharma Neupane, Bikram Acharya, Pradeep Wagle, Buddhi Raj Gyawali

“…Though the majority of farmers in Nepal are engaged in the agriculture sector, there is still a dominance of traditional and subsistence agriculture and the country's agricultural production is not enough to feed its population. …”
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Assessing the effects of drought (meteorological drought) on the rural development in the villages of Nimroz County by Sirus Ghanbari, Mohsen Shayan, Younes Usefipoor

“…Also, 59% of the respondents were married and 41% were single. Farmers made up the largest occupational group with a 48% proportion, while employees comprised 14% of the sample. …”
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Quinoa Phenological Development Modeling Based on Field Data by Sh Eghbalishahabad, M Nasiri mahalati, M Jahan, M Salehi

“…Promoting the cultivation and nutrition of quinoa will diversify food products in the country, sustainable production, increase farmers' incomes and provide part of the community's food needs. …”
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Assessing the Productivity, Quality and Profitability of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes Grown in Riverbank of the Tista Floodplain Agro-Ecological Zone of Bangladesh by Abdullah-Al Mahmud, Md Jahangir Alam, Simon Heck, Wolfgang J. Grüneberg, Debashish Chanda, E. H. M. Shofiur Rahaman, Md Samim Hossain Molla, Md Mazharul Anwar, Md Al-Amin Hossain Talukder, Md Akkas Ali, Md Nurul Amin, Majid Alhomrani, Ahmed Gaber, Akbar Hossain

“…In this context, a field trial was conducted in two riverbank-based farmers’ fields such as Saghata, Gaibandha, and Pirganj, Rangpur, particularly in the Active Tista Floodplain Agro-ecological Zone of Bangladesh. …”
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Variations in Nitrogen Accumulation and Use Efficiency in Maize Differentiate with Nitrogen and Phosphorus Rates and Contrasting Fertilizer Placement Methodologies by Sharifullah Sharifi, Songmei Shi, Xingshui Dong, Hikmatullah Obaid, Xinhua He, Xirong Gu

“…Our results demonstrate that a synchronized N150P60, N187P60, N150P75, or N187P75 fertilization rate with Deep band placement can improve soil N availability and root N uptake, and thereby, increase aboveground N accumulation, N use efficiency, and yield production of maize, which is particularly practical for small-holder farmers globally.…”
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Evaluation of Response of Growth and Physiological Factors of Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.) Inoculated With Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria to Salinity of Irrigation Water by S. Daghighi, F. Azarmi-Atajan, N. Chopani Aghech

“…Introduction  Barberry is one of the important agricultural products of Iran and has an important role in the economy of farmers, especially in South Khorasan province. Salinity as abiotic stress can cause an ionic or osmotic imbalance in plant cells. …”
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Sistemas de producción de Spondias purpurea (Anacardiaceae) en el centro-occidente de México by Blanca C Ramírez Hernández, Pimienta Barrios Eulogio, Javier Z Castellanos Ramos, Alejandro Muñoz Urias, Guadalupe Palomino Hasbach, Enrique Pimienta Barrios

“…These traits emphasize their agronomical and ecological importance for tropical and subtropical environments, where it can also be used in reforestation programs because it can grow in infertile rocky soils, and in agroecosystems inhabited by low income farmers that practice subsistence agriculture. In fact, the cultivation of Spondias has helped convert marginal lands into productive lands. …”
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Use of Solar Panels for Shade for Holstein Heifers by Ana Flávia P. A. Faria, Alex S. C. Maia, Gustavo A. B. Moura, Vinícius F. C. Fonsêca, Sheila T. Nascimento, Hugo F. M. Milan, Kifle G. Gebremedhin

“…In addition, the system would provide extra income to farmers, as well as a potential source of energy micro-generation.…”
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PENGARUH LANTAI KANDANG ( RENGGANG DAN RAPAT) DAN IMBANGAN JANTAN-BETINA TERHADAP KONSUMSI PAKAN, BOBOT TELUR, KONVERSI PAKAN DAN TEBAL KERABANG PADA BURUNG PUYUH by Achmanu Achmanu, Muharlien Muharlien, Salaby Akhmat

“…The results were expected to provide scientific information about using cage floor type and  sex ratio of quail production and a scientific reference for researchers and other farmers for  increasing the productivity performances of quails. …”
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Seed Priming and Foliar Application with Nitrogen and Zinc Improve Seedling Growth, Yield, and Zinc Accumulation in Rice by Patcharin Tuiwong, Sithisavet Lordkaew, Jeeraporn Veeradittakit, Sansanee Jamjod, Chanakan Prom-u-thai

“…Improving grain yield and zinc (Zn) concentration yields a double benefit for farmers and consumers, especially when accomplished through the common practice of nitrogen (N) and Zn application. …”
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Aplicação e benefícios das tecnologias digitais para as cadeias de valor agroalimentares: Evidências de um país emergente / The application and benefits of digital technologies for... by Andrei Mikhailov, Guilherme F. Camboim, Fernanda M. Reichert, Paulo A. Zawislak

“…. / ABSTRACT Purpose: Many academic and technical studies have explored information and communications technology (ICT) applications in the agri-food sector from the farmers’ perspective. However, the technology supplier perspective on the ICT application has been largely overlooked. …”
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Interplay between nano zinc oxide-coated urea and summer green manuring in basmati rice under basmati rice-wheat cropping system: implications on yield response, nutrient acquisiti... by Kirttiranjan Baral, Yashbir Singh Shivay, Radha Prasanna, Dinesh Kumar, Manoj Shrivastava, Debashis Chakraborty, Rajesh Kumar, Cherukumalli Srinivasarao, Sunil Mandi, Somanath Nayak, Kadapa Sreenivasa Reddy, B. S. Yashavanth

“…Hence, this study unveils the critical role of nano ZnO-coated urea and summer green manuring in elevating micronutrient and protein bioavailability in basmati rice and concurrently reducing Zn dose by 20%, making it a profitable option for farmers.…”
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Investigating Nano-Titanium Dioxide on the Morphological and Biochemical Characteristics of Some Strawberry Cultivars under Hydroponic Cultivation Conditions by F. Javan, Y. Selahvarzi, M. Kamali

“…Conclusion According to the results, the use of Paros and Gaviota cultivars is recommended to farmers and agricultural researchers due to its high yield and good quality.…”
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Agrivoltaic system: Estimation of photosynthetic photon flux density under solar panels based on solar irradiation data using all-climate solar spectrum model by Daisuke Yajima, Teruya Toyoda, Masaaki Kirimura, Kenji Araki, Yasuyuki Ota, Kensuke Nishioka

“…The calculation formula enables farmers to evaluate the economic efficiency of the system before introducing it using measured solar irradiation data at the target farmlands by introducing published neighborhood solar irradiation data and considering, in advance, measures to avoid the effects of shading on agricultural production. …”
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