A bibliometric review about scientific trends and advances on residual feed intake (RFI) and feed efficiency in ruminants. [PDF]
Ferreira J +8 more
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Some love them, others hate them: Understanding farmers' tree planting decisions in Scotland
Abstract Agroforestry is increasingly recognized as a sustainable agricultural land use system with potential to sequester carbon, create and repair habitats, enhance biodiversity and offer environmental and socio‐economic benefits, including improved agricultural productivity.
Albert Mvula, Katrin Prager, Josie Geris
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The case for a sustainable beef research roadmap: building consensus on beef sustainability. [PDF]
Lai E, Klopatek SC, Werth SJ.
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Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios +7 more
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Advancements in Sustainable Livestock Feed: Harnessing Drought-Tolerant Crops. [PDF]
Tonisi S +4 more
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Crop wild relatives (CWR) in Zimbabwe are reservoirs of beneficial agronomic traits, yet they remain under‐documented and poorly conserved. This study developed Zimbabwe's first national CWR checklist based on a conceptual framework combining floristic, ecological and ethnobotanical data, revealing over 2700 taxa, with nearly 1000 edible species ...
Kudakwashe Mutasa +3 more
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Effect of Diets Containing Phytoestrogen on Livestock Production: Nutrient Utilization, Carcass Traits, Lactational Performance, and Reproductive Function-A Review. [PDF]
Salimolnafs S +7 more
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Can Environmental Markets Pay for More Sustainable Farm Dams? A Cost–Benefit Analysis
ABSTRACT Farm dams are widespread artificial waterbodies that play a critical role in agricultural water security. Enhancing these systems through sustainable interventions such as fencing, hardened access points, and revegetation can improve water quality and deliver carbon and biodiversity co‐benefits.
K. U. D. N. Hansani +4 more
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Beef production in integrated crop-livestock systems of Uruguay: assessing economic, environmental, and food security trade-offs. [PDF]
Pereyra-Goday F +9 more
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ABSTRACT The intensification of dairy farming has driven the adoption of more efficient and sustainable housing systems, among which the Compost Barn system stands out. However, the literature presents heterogeneous results influenced by climatic, structural, and management variations, limiting the establishment of consistent technical recommendations.
Luana de Araújo Coimbra +4 more
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