Maedi-Visna: Sero-prevalence and risk factors in sheep population of South Wollo and North Shewa Zones, Ethiopia by Enyiew Alemnew, Tadiwos Asfaw, Chekol Demis, Yeshitla Wondifra

“…Therefore, strict and regular screening tests should be carried out during the introduction of new flocks and before the distribution of crossbreed rams, particularly from ranches and research centres to smallholder farmers.…”
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Controlling insects in stored grain by disturbing the grain by Bern, Carl, Bbosa, Denis, Brumm, Thomas, Suleiman, Rashid, Rosentrater, Kurt, Rau, Tyler, Maier, Dirk, Barnes, Rachael, Friedmann, Michelle

“…Insects can cause damage to stored grain, especially on smallholder farms in the tropics. Sitophilus zeamais (maize weevil, MW) and Rhyzopertha dominica (lesser grain borer, LGB) are often involved. …”
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An Evaluation of Climate Mitigation Adoption Technologies in Improving Rural Households’ Livelihood Outcomes: The Case of Eastern Oromia, Ethiopia by Beyan Ahmed Yuya, Nano Alemu Daba

“…Multivariate probit and Propensity score matching was used to identify impacts of adoption technologies, and to identify factors affecting smallholder farmers’ multiple technology adoption decisions. …”
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Exploring the Gender-Specific Adaptive Responses to Climate Variability: Application of Grazing Game in the Semi-Arid Region of Ghana by Michael Mensah, Grace B. Villamor, Benedicta Y. Fosu-Mensah, Paul L. G. Vlek

“…It is important for smallholder farmers in this region to understand the implications of these projections to their livelihood and to identify appropriate adaptation strategies. …”
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Agro-environmental characterization of biochar issued from crop wastes in the humid forest zone of Cameroon by Samuel Fru Billa, Tsi Evaristus Angwafo, Ajebesone Francis Ngome

“…Recycling crop wastes to biochar is strongly recommended to smallholder farmers for use in agriculture to improve fertility and crop productivity due to their high nutrient content and soil fertility attributes.…”
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Untapped Genetic Resources for Breeding Acidic Soil-Adapted Chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.) Cultivars by Hawi Negusse, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Mulatu Geleta, Kassahun Tesfaye

“…The genotypes identified in the present study may serve as sources of novel alleles in genes regulating Al tolerance in chickpea that can be utilized in breeding programs to improve the crop’s adaptation to acidic soils, thus contributing to smallholder farmers’ increased nutritional and food security.…”
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Can Agroforestry Farmers Attain Sustainability? Case of Farmers in Selected Upland Farming Communities in the Philippines by Leila Dimayuga Landicho, Josefina T. Dizon, Agnes C. Rola, Maria Ana T. Quinbo, Rowena DT. Baconguis

“…From seven focus group discussions (FGDs) with at least 12 participants per FGD for a total of 147 farmers, and farm household survey of 230 upland farmers, research results indicate that agroforestry farmers in the three study sites were smallholders and were cultivating in areas with marginal conditions. …”
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Accumulation of SOC under organic and no-fertilizations, and its influence on crop yields in Tanzania’s semiarid zone by Msafiri Y. Mkonda, Xinhua He

“…Introduction: To estimate differential accumulation of soil organic carbon (SOC) and its ecological significance is very important to smallholder farmers in the Tanzania’s semiarid areas. …”
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Bridging scenario planning and backcasting: A Q‐analysis of divergent stakeholder priorities for future landscapes by Tolera Senbeto Jiren, David James Abson, Jannik Schultner, Maraja Riechers, Joern Fischer

“…Our results show that many stakeholders share a similar vision of building a future landscape that supports smallholder‐based development. However, details in the envisaged pathways differ between stakeholders. …”
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Medicinal plants of the upper Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda - a cultural crossroads by Eliot T. Masters

“…Abstract Background This paper presents a comparative inventory of medicinal plant taxa and their uses by smallholder farming communities of four cultures in the Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda, situated in the eastern Sudanian savanna parkland ecotype of sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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The effectiveness of local strains of Fusarium oxysporium f. Sp. Strigae to control Striga hermonthica on local maize in western Kenya by Dorah A. Oula, John M. Nyongesah, George Odhiambo, Samuel Wagai

“…Abstract Striga hermonthica weed infestation continues to persist among smallholder poor farmers in Kenya who depend on traditional maize (Zea mays L.) seeds for their livelihood. …”
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Study on Productive Performances, Constraints, and Opportunities of Improved Chicken under Village Production System in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Amanuel Bekuma, Abdissa Tadesse

“…A total of 139 randomly selected smallholder chicken producers were involved in the study from six purposefully selected peasant associations (PAs) from the district. …”
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Soil Nutrient Contents in East African Climate-Smart Villages: Effects of Climate-Smart Agriculture Interventions by John Walker Recha, Gebermedihin Ambaw, Abebe Nigussie, Maren Radeny, Dawit Solomon

“…Results suggest that CSA practices implemented using the landscape approach contributed to improved soil fertility, which is critical in developing more sustainable and resilient production systems among smallholder farmers.…”
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Tillage, Crop Rotation and Crop Residue Management Effects on Nutrient Availability in a Sweet Sorghum-Based Cropping System in Marginal Soils of South Africa by Mashapa E. Malobane, Adornis D. Nciizah, Fhatuwani N. Mudau, Isaiah I.C Wakindiki

“…The low soil fertility status of South African marginal soils threatens sustainable production of biofuel feedstock in smallholder farmers. It is therefore imperative to development sustainable and optimal management practices that improve soil fertility. …”
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ANALISIS PENGARUH MUZARA�AH TERHADAP PENDAPATAN PETANI PENGGARAP (Studi Kasus Di Pondok Modern Gontor Kecamatan Mantingan Kabupaten Ngawi) by , andi triyawan, , Dr. Soeratno

“…The results of data analysis influence the productivity of smallholder farmers net income showed a positive and significant impact on net income of farmers.…”

PENGARUH PUPUK HAYATI MIKORIZA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN KESEHATAN BIBIT KAKAO by , ISTIANTO SURYO PUTRO, , Prof. Dr. Ir. Bambang Hadisutrisno, DAA.

“…Cocoa is one of the major commodities, which 60% to 70% are smallholders many miserable conditions, old and poorly maintained plant, and from diverse varieties. …”

Flower Visitation Time and Number of Visitor Species Are Reduced by the Use of Agrochemicals in Coffee Home Gardens by Manson, Sophie, Nekaris, K. A. I., Hedger, Katherine, Balestri, Michela, Ahmad, Nabil, Adinda, Esther, Budiadi, Budiadi, Imron, Muhammad Ali, Nijman, Vincent, Campera, Marco

“…As knowledge of pollination services is widespread amongst smallholder farmers in Indonesia and beyond due to the long-held tradition of beekeeping, these results will add to their existing knowledge and empower farmers to enhance resources for pollinator species through agroforestry and natural pest management. …”
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SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN TEKNOLOGI PENANGANAN DAN KELAYAKAN INVESTASI PASCAPANEN KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.) (Studi Kasus di Kabupaten Pidie Jaya Propinsi Aceh) by , RAIDA AGUSTINA, S.TP, , Dr. Ir. Lilik Setiarso, M.Eng.

“…Cocoa beans produced by smallholders have low quality because of gaps in information on post-harvest tecnology and the limited knowledge and skills of farmers and field extension agents on postharvest technology itself. …”

Markets and payments for ecosystem services: engaging REDD+ on Peru's Amazonian frontier by Scriven, J, Joel Scriven

“…A political ecology approach is taken to examine the influences and implications of existing land use governance structures, local livelihoods and preferences, and smallholder production and land economy, in the context of REDD+. …”

When value chains go south: governance and upgrading of the Kenyan leather sector by Pasquali, G

“…In this case, industrial policy and entrepreneurship play a crucial role in enabling smallholders to upgrade in a competitive environment.…”