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Foreign labor, peer‐networking and agricultural efficiency in the Italian dairy sector

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract While the presence of immigrants in the agricultural sector is widely acknowledged, the empirical evidence on its economic consequences is lacking, especially from a microeconomic perspective. Using the Farm Accountancy Data Network panel data for Italian dairy farms in the period 2008–2018, the present study investigates the relationship ...
Federico Antonioli, Simone Severini, Mauro Vigani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mapping the climate and agronomic digital advisory services landscape in West and Central Africa: A step towards making food systems productive and climate resilient. [PDF]

PLoS One
Singh M, Ouedraogo M, Jimenez D, Talsma T, Ouedraogo A, Kagabo D, Ramirez J, Laderach P.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance in central africa: A systematic review. [PDF]

Access Microbiol, 2023
Dikoumba AC, Onanga R, Mangouka LG, Boundenga L, Ngoungou EB, Godreuil S.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

How Does Cultural and Colonial Heritage Affect Optimal Branding Strategies? Evidence From the Rice Sector in Senegal

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Africa's cultural and colonial heritage has profoundly segmented rice markets. Whereas in ancient centers of rice domestication, consumers maintained preferences for local rice consistent with their cultural heritage, preferences have shifted toward imported Asian rice in coastal areas around seaports, due to prior exposure to colonial import ...
Kofi Britwum, Matty Demont
wiley   +1 more source

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the essential programme on immunization and paving the way for the future of immunization in Central Africa. [PDF]

Public Health Pract (Oxf)
Mboussou F, Mulumba A, Traore C, Morand M, Ndula ST, Mbailamen AD, Bizimana JC, Wiysonge CS, Impouma B.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing soil microbial diversity in smallholder plantain backyard gardens and main farms in Western and Central Africa. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Kaushal M, Kolombia YA, Alakonya AE, Masso C.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Bitter Taste of Brazil's Temporary Import Ban on Robusta Coffee

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Brazil, a leading Robusta coffee producer and exporter, faced a significant drought in 2016–2017, which drastically reduced production and depleted stocks. Consequently, Brazil temporarily permitted the import of one million 60‐kg bags of Robusta coffee in the spring 2017. An import ban was imposed shortly afterward due to lobbying by domestic
Hanifi Otgun, John Beghin, Fernando Maximiliano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Institutional mechanisms excluding rehabilitation from medical education in Central Africa: A mixed-methods case study from Cameroon with implications for WHO regional strategy implementation. [PDF]

Dialogues Health
Moumeni IN, Mourey F, Tsatedem FA, Oyene K, Mapoure YN.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source