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Subterranean environments contribute to three‐quarters of classified ecosystem services
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Beneath the Earth's surface lies a network of interconnected caves, voids, and systems of fissures forming in rocks of sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic origin. Although largely inaccessible to humans, this hidden realm supports and regulates services critical to ecological health and human well‐being.
Stefano Mammola +30 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
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Buletin Ilmiah Nagari Membangun, 2018 Training on methods of pests and diseases management in cocoa plants has been conducted in the Nagari Campago, Kecamatan V Koto Kampung Padang Pariaman.
Ujang Khairul +2 more
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Cocoa-Farmers’ Preferred Training Schedule on Good Agricultural Practices in Ondo State, Nigeria
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2022 The study examined cocoa farmers’ preferred training schedule on good agricultural practices (GAP) in Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of 294 cocoa farmers were sampled through a multi-stage sampling procedure.
Akinmolafe, Abiodun Oladele +1 more
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Investment in Cocoa Planting and Rehabilitation by Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria
Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, 2016 The paper examined investment in cocoa planting and replanting by cocoa farmers in Nigeria. The study sample comprised of 400 cocoa farmers selected from five major cocoa producing states in Nigeria of which 321 farmers responded. Questionnaire technique supplemented by oral interview was used for the study.
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini +2 more
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Environmental burden of fungicide application among cocoa farmers in Ondo state, Nigeria
Scientific African, 2019 Application of copper based fungicide to control black pod disease caused by Phytophthora megakarya is a common practice among cocoa farmers. Copper based fungicide has detrimental effect on the environment and the output of cocoa production.
Fatai Abiola Sowunmi +4 more
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Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 2023 This study delves into the crucial intersection of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture by investigating the application of nature-based solutions (NBS) as adaptive strategies employed by cocoa farmers in Ghana.
Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum +6 more
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Understanding Sustainable Value Capture for Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers on the Cocoa-Chocolate Value Chain
Journal of Sustainable Development, 2023 The sustainability of cocoa farmers' livelihoods is a critical concern within the academic discourse surrounding the Cocoa-chocolate value chain, aligning with SDG goal 1 of eradicating poverty. Addressing the challenges cocoa farmers face and developing sustainable solutions is paramount, as their low-income status may lead to a shift to ...
Kwarteng Asamoah Kwame +1 more
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Does Stakeholder Pressure Promote Green Innovations and Performance of Agribusiness Companies?
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The sustainability of agribusiness companies is guided by multiple, sometimes paradoxical, interests. Green innovation is strategic for sustainable development; however, literature shows inconsistencies regarding its impact on environmental and economic‐financial performance.
Vanderlei dos Santos +4 more
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