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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Educated for the region? A register-based sequence analysis modelling medical doctors’ career trajectories

open access: yesResearch in Health Services & Regions
Recruiting and retaining medical doctors in rural and primary healthcare remains a global challenge. Norway and its Northern region are no exception.
Marie Hella Lindberg, Birgit Abelsen
doaj   +1 more source

Transition in Rural Communities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This metasynthesis examines transition planning and services in rural communities, especially those in Alaska. It considers the barriers and challenges to transition implementation, the cultural responsiveness of rural educators, the developments in and
Anderson, Nancy
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Analyzing individual rent price ratios in eastern German agricultural land markets: A GAMLSS approach

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the rent price ratio in agricultural land markets, crucial for evaluating market efficiency, policy needs, and farmer decision‐making. Traditionally, the analyses faced challenges due to the absence of concurrent sale and rent data for the same land, potentially leading to biased results.
Marius Michels   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

How Yoopers see the future of their communities: why residents leave or stay in Michigan\u27s Upper Peninsula [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
According to a Community and Environment in Rural America survey, Michigan\u27s Upper Peninsula residents, often called Yoopers, said that ties to community and the area\u27s natural beauty were significant factors for those who planned on staying in ...
Ulrich, Jessica D.
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Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and risk factors for human toxoplasmosis in a rural community

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
Toxoplasma gondii infection may lead to important pathological questions, especially in rural areas, where several sources of infection exist. Therefore, it is important to determine risk factors in order to establish adequate prophylactic measures.
JM Marques   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of Coordination Mechanisms and Transaction Costs Promoting Sustainability Performance in Agri‐Food Supply Chains: Evidence From Ecuador

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Social tensions and resource depletion pose significant challenges to the agri‐food sector, highlighting the need for coordinated strategies to ensure sustainability in supply chains. Despite its critical importance, the relationship between coordination mechanisms and sustainability performance remains underexplored.
Carlos Moreno‐Miranda, Liesbeth Dries
wiley   +1 more source

How can rural health be improved through community participation? [PDF]

open access: yes
Executive summary Rural Australians generally experience poorer health than their city counterparts. Rural Australia is a vast geographical region, with significant diversity, where there is good health and prosperity, as well as disadvantage.
Amanda Kenny   +4 more
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Community Justice Initiatives in the Galena District Court [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This article examines a community outreach program in rural Alaska whereby an Alaska Court System judge uses restorative justice principles in village sentencing hearings.[Introduction] / Community Involvement / Restorative Community Outreach in the ...
May, Jeff D.
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