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The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor, Bright Owusu Asante, David Boansi, Victor Owusu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Magnolia officinalis extract on the growth performance and immune function of weaned piglets

Porcine Health Management
Background Magnolia officinalis is a medicinal herb known for its pharmacological properties and as a potential natural feed additive. We aimed to assess the effects of dietary Magnolia officinalis extract (MOE) on the growth performance and immune ...
Chen Zhang, Bifan Liu, Zhijuan Cui, Kunfu Wu, Haibo Huang, Yongliang Wang, Xiaokang Ma, Bi’e Tan   +7 more
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Physicochemical and Sensory Value of Frozen Egg Tea Drinks with Addition Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Hasil Ternak
Egg tea is a nutritious traditional drink popular in Minangkabau and West Sumatra and outside this area. Drinks usually consumed hot can be frozen to expand marketing, extend shelf life, and enjoy egg tea at low temperatures while maintaining its quality.
Deni Novia, Diny Nadira, Sri Melia, Rini Rustini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Consumers' Willingness to Pay a Premium for Climate‐Friendly Food Production: The Role of Production Method Information and Social Norms

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines whether information about production methods and social norms can increase consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) a price premium for food produced using climate‐friendly farming methods. A randomized survey experiment was conducted with 1568 respondents across Denmark, Lithuania, and Spain, who were assigned to one of four ...
Kassa Tarekegn Erekalo, Tove Christensen, Sigrid Denver, Marilena Gemtou, Spyros Fountas, Søren Marcus Pedersen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An appropriate level of risk: Balancing the need for safe livestock products with fair market access for the poor

This paper examines the role of livestock products as commodities of trade, responding to the demand and higher prices that many external markets offer, and at the same time providing important contributions to the development process in poorer countries.
Stevens, Christopher, Nin Pratt, Alejandro, Sones, Keith, Perry, Brian D.   +3 more
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Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Livestock Production [PDF]

, 2020
Melvin George, John Harper, Josh Davy, Theresa Becchetti, Gabriele Maier   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Impact of Digital Ability and Rice Technology Adoption on Rice Farming Performance in Benin

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the combined effects of digital ability and the adoption of various rice technologies among smallholder rice farmers, using GPS‐spatially matched data sources that include household surveys and a general census of rice value chain actors in Benin.
Landry Bellarmin Kassa, Takeshi Sakurai
wiley   +1 more source

Beef Producer Preferences and Purchase Decisions for Livestock Price Insurance

Personal interviews were conducted with beef cattle producers in Louisiana to determine their preferences and purchase decisions for livestock price insurance. Conjoint analysis was utilized to determine the importance of selected attributes of insurance
Fields, Deacue, Gillespie, Jeffrey M.
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Study on the scope for reconstruction of the grazing livestock sector of Xinjiang based on organic farming methods [PDF]

This paper explores the feasibility of developing organic livestock farming in the pastoral area of Xinjiang, in order to address the problems of grassland degradation and to promote the sustainable development of the grazing livestock sector.
Chai Jun, Bill Slee, Maurizio Canavari, Huliyeti Hasimu, Chen Tong   +4 more
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