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Split Application Nitrogen in Direct-Seeded Rice
, 1977 This article 'Split Application Nitrogen in Direct-Seeded Rice' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and for rice ...
Dixit, R. S., Singh, M. M.
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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rice is the main staple food for more than half of the world's population and the income from rice is an essential source for livelihoods of millions of households. We examine whether direct seed in rice production is an adaptation of rice farmers to rainfall changes and farm labor scarcity.
Manh Hung Do
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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The Cost of a Nutritious Diet in Cafeterias: Evidence From US Military Dining Facilities
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Providing nutritious meals in institutional settings with financial constraints, such as military dining facilities, is challenging. The US Department of War (DoW) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) collaborated to modernize the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) using an optimization model that incorporates service members' consumption ...
Linlin Fan +8 more
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Comparison of the Yield and Yield Components of Direct Seeded Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Along with Fish Culture in Astara, Iran [PDF]
Ikufīziyuluzhī-i Giyāhān-i Zirā̒ī, 2014 To compare the yield and yield components of direct seeded rice cultivars along with fish culture, a field experiments was conducted in a randomized complete block design with three replications and ten treatments in Astara during 2012 growing season ...
F. Saeid zadeh, Sh. Garousi
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Dry direct-seeded rice in north-eastern Japan: management and future prospects
Plant Production ScienceContinuing decreases in the agricultural workforce in Japan necessitate labour-saving rice production systems. One system is dry direct seeding of rice, as recently implemented in north-eastern Japan. Many studies are reported only in Japanese.
Mari Namikawa, Maya Matsunami
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Weed control in direct seeded puddled rice
, 1996 This article 'Weed control in direct seeded puddled rice' appeared in the International Rice Research Notes series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and rice-based systems.
Bisht, P. S., Pandey, P. C., Lal, P.
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Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe +2 more
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