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Rural household′s livelihood strategy choices in West Badawcho District, Central Ethiopia: a multivariate probit model approach

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Farm households facing land scarcity and droughts have adopted diverse livelihood strategies for survival. This study aims to identify livelihood strategies and the factors influencing their choices in the West Badawcho District of Central Ethiopia.
Mesfin Melese, Tamrat Sinore
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From Knowledge to Practice: Information Access, Smallholders' Behavior, and the Adoption of Climate‐Resilient Soil Management Practices in Coastal Cameroon

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers in coastal Cameroon face accelerating soil degradation and climate variability. However, the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) remains uneven. This study examines how information behavior and motivational objectives shape SAP adoption in the Tiko municipality using a cross‐sectional survey of 122 ...
Ayat Ullah, Vladimir Verner, Zdenek Oprsal, Mustapha Yakubu Madaki, William Nkomoki, Miroslava Bavorova   +5 more
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GENDER PERSPECTIVES OF THE DETERMINANTS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION: THE CASE OF LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION IN NORTHERN GHANA [PDF]

Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2018
Livelihood diversification is one of the essential climate adaptation strategies with positive outcomes on household’s standard of living. Therefore, the identification of factors that are necessary for livelihood diversification are crucial.
William ADZAWLA, Abou KANE
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Is There a Genetic Link Between Resting Infrared Thermography in Young Horses and Longevity in Jumping Competition? [PDF]

J Anim Breed Genet
ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate the genetic relationship between the surface temperature of regions of interest, measured using infrared images of young horses and functional longevity in jumping. This relationship was assessed by comparing the temperatures measured in the offspring of two groups of sires, one favourable and one unfavourable, to
Ricard A, Deretz S, Menard C, Priest BDS.   +3 more
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Perceptions, challenges and determinants of management strategy choices for combating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) infestation in Ghana

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Despite high awareness of fall armyworm, a significant gap remains in the use of sustainable and effective control measures. Farmers predominantly perceive synthetic pesticides as ideal despite studies highlighting botanical and traditional methods as more sustainable.
Richard Adabah, Robert Aidoo, Bright Owusu Asante, Amos Mensah, Seth Etuah, Gifty Boakye Appiah, Jonas Osei‐Adu   +6 more
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Smallholder Farmers’ perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies in Southern Ethiopia: Mixed method approach

Climate Services
The study objective is to assess farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change in the Karat Zuria district, Southern Ethiopia. Multivariate probit models and descriptive statistics were used to evaluate cross-sectional data collected from 339 ...
Negussie Zeray
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Farmers’ perception toward climate-smart agricultural practices: The case of Wadla District, Northeast Ethiopia [PDF]

International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PurposeThis study aims to assess farmers’ perception toward climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs), specifically, crop rotation, organic fertilizer, terracing, rainwater harvesting, crop residue management, intercropping, improved livestock breeds ...
Alebachew Destaw Belay
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Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Dynamics of Bank Account Ownership in Urban Slums

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Financial inclusion is a key driver of sustainable development, contributing to poverty reduction (SDG 1), gender equality (SDG 5), and reduced inequalities (SDG 10). Despite extensive financial‐inclusion policies in India, residents of urban slums remain largely excluded from formal banking systems.
Davide Moro, Sivia Trentin, Lucia Dalla Pellegrina, Paolo Landoni   +3 more
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Beyond Compliance: Corporate Governance and the Paradox of Gender Equality: Evidence From EU Firms

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality is central to the European Union's sustainability and corporate governance agenda. While recent EU regulations have intensified expectations around board gender diversity (BGD) and social disclosure, the organisational drivers through which governance quality translates into ...
Suzan Dsouza, Radhika Lakshminarayanan, Suzana Košir   +2 more
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Blockchain and Food Trust: Will Consumers Pay More?

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Blockchain is increasingly used in agri‐food supply chains to make products more transparent and trustworthy. Yet, in countries like Italy, where certifications such as PDO, PGI, and organic labels already shape consumer confidence, its added value is still unclear.
Federico Modica, Filippo Sgroi, Giusi Giamporcaro, Caterina Sciortino   +3 more
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