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Nestle Action Plan on the Responsible Sourcing of Cocoa from Cote d’Ivoire June 29, 2012 [PDF]

, 2012
This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide.
Fair Labor Association
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Discursive Power, Civilian Agency, Wartime Duress, and Resilience: Letters to the Authorities in the Blockade of Leningrad

The Russian Review, EarlyView.
Abstract How did World War II affect the nature and resilience of Soviet institutions and authority, especially in the extreme case of the Blockade of Leningrad? During the Blockade, Leningraders acted with great agency by engaging in the shadow trade of food and shadow talk for information and community in order to survive.
Jeffrey K. Hass, Nikita A. Lomagin
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Household Health and Cocoa Production: A Baseline Survey of Smallholder Farming Households in Western Region, Ghana [PDF]

, 2010
Background Chronic illness and premature mortality from malaria, water-borne diseases, and respiratory illnesses have long been known to diminish the welfare of individuals and households in developing countries.
Anim-Somuah, Henry, Asuming-Brempong, Samuel, Larson, Bruce, Rosen, Sydney, Sarpong, Daniel   +4 more
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Growth and yield response of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) clones to spacing in the Guinea Savanna zone of Ghana

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract The Guinea Savanna zone of many countries constitutes a critical cashew‐producing area. Despite its importance, data‐driven recommendations on optimal tree spacing remain largely unavailable to farmers in Ghana. This knowledge gap constrains productivity, reduces returns on investment, and affects farmer interest and ultimately the long‐term ...
Sampson Konlan, Michael Teye Barnor, Alfred Arthur, Jerome Agbesi Dogbatse, Jacob Danso, Godfred Kwaku Awudzi, Moses Kwame Aidoo, Frank Owusu‐Ansah   +7 more
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Assessing forest fragmentation and biodiversity impacts in sub‐Saharan Africa: Methodological challenges and conservation strategies for small‐scale agricultural landscapes

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract Tropical forests in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) harbor around one‐third of the world's species but are becoming more fragmented due to the expansion of human settlements and small‐scale agricultural (SCA) areas. This study systematically reviewed the approaches and methods used to analyze forest fragmentation and its impact on biodiversity in SSA,
Gillie Cheelo, Hastings Shamaoma, Charles Bwalya Chisanga, Jules Christian Zekeng, Stephen Syampungani   +4 more
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Analysis of genotype by environmental interaction and stability assessment of faba bean (Vicia faba) genotypes in potential areas of Arsi, South Eastern Ethiopia

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract Development of improved varieties with superior performance and wide adaptability (stability) across different environments is very important. Thus, the present study was conducted to assess the effect of genotype × environment interaction and to determine the performance and stability of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) genotypes for seed yield and ...
Kedir Yimam, Temesgen Abo, Deresa Tesfaye   +2 more
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Building Resilience: Empowering Agro‐Pastoralists Against Climate Variability in Laikipia, Kenya

Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses significant challenges for agricultural systems in Africa, particularly affecting agro‐pastoral communities dependent on crops and livestock for their livelihoods. This study investigates the impact of adaptation strategies on climate resilience among agro‐pastoral communities in Laikipia County, Kenya. It applies the Food
Cyrille Samson Awuonda, John Olwande, Gideon Aiko Obare   +2 more
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Evaluation of cocoa farmers’ perception of the cocoa rebirth program in Kwara State, Nigeria

Peruvian Journal of Agronomy
El cacao, un cultivo comercial significativo en Nigeria, contribuye al crecimiento económico de la nación. Sin embargo, el declive de la producción de cacao es preocupante, por lo tanto, existe la necesidad de reiniciar la industria del cacao a través del Cocoa Rebirth Program (CRP).
Ajoke O. KAYODE, Mobolaji O. MUSA, Abdulhakeem A. OLADIMEJI   +2 more
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Biological Pesticides as Viable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition: A Systematic Review

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has raised significant environmental and health concerns. Biopesticides have emerged as viable, environmentally compatible alternatives. However, recent comprehensive reviews integrating all biopesticide categories and emphasizing their contribution to synthetic‐pesticide‐free and health‐safe ...
Molalign Assefa, Mohammed Tariq Saeed, Tahira Naz, Youpeng Fan, Xiangyu Zhao, Yuanda Song   +5 more
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Genome association of carbohydrate metabolites provides new insights toward functional breeding in coffee

The Plant Genome, Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract Coffee is one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, derived mainly from Coffea arabica, known for its superior flavor, and Coffea canephora (Robusta/Conilon), valued for its resilience and higher caffeine content. Functional breeding aims to develop cultivars that combine productivity and stress tolerance with improved health‐related ...
Estefania Tavares Flores, Robert Logan Spicer, Elaine M. R. Souza, Maria Amelia G. Ferrão, João Felipe B. Senra, Camila Azevedo, Patricio R. Munoz, Denise Tieman, Cătălin Voiniciuc, Luis Felipe V. Ferrão   +9 more
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