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Building Africa’s first “e-Extension Platform” for smallholder farmers [PDF]
, 2022 Sasakawa Africa Association envisions an e-Extension Platform that provides smallholder farmers information about technology transfer, agricultural inputs, and markets at any time.
Ryoya, Tasia, Steensland, Ann
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I share because I care! Smallholder farmers’ perceptions of the usefulness of word of mouth for their market participation decisions [PDF]
IIM Ranchi Journal of Management StudiesPurpose – The approach to integrate concepts from different disciplines so as to solve the problems facing smallholder farmers has gained momentum in recent years.
Ismail Juma Ismail +3 more
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Psychological profiles of South African smallholder farmers
PLOS ONE, 2023 The present study examined smallholder farmer profiles based on key psychological variables associated with farm business performance in the South African context. A sample of 471 beef farmers (mean age = 54.15 years; SD = 14.46; men = 76%) and 426 poultry farmers (mean age = 47.28 years; SD = 13.53; women = 54.5%) provided data on a range of measures ...
Navjot Bhullar +5 more
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Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023 Wheat production is dominated by a subsistence smallholder production system. Additionally, more than 4.7 million smallholder farmers are engaged in wheat production. However, poverty is chronic and pervasive among smallholder farmers.
Birara Endalew +3 more
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Smallholder Farmers Contribution to Food Production in Nigeria
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Several studies have shown that smallholder farmers produce most of the food in low-income and developing countries and form the backbone of the country’s food supply. This study examines the extent these smallholder farmers in Nigeria can put the country on the path to self-sufficiency and ensure satiety for household food consumption through their ...
Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka +12 more
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Agrometeorological services for smallholder farmers in West Africa [PDF]
Advances in Science and Research, 2018 Abstract. Climate variability and change are recognised as a major threat for West African agriculture, particularly for smallholder farmers. Moreover, population pressure, poverty, and food insecurity, are worsening the vulnerability of production systems to climate risks. Application of Climate Services in agriculture, specifically Agrometeorological
Vieri Tarchiani +4 more
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IPM for smallholder coffee farmers in Malawi [PDF]
, 2006 In the remote hillside farming systems of northern Malawi, coffee is one of the few options for cash cropping. Yields are among the lowest in the world but, despite the low world price for coffee, there is a market for ‘Mzuzu’ coffee because of its high ...
Hillocks, Rory +5 more
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Understanding of the farmers’ privilege concept by smallholder farmers in South Africa
South African Journal of Science, 2015 Legislation on plant breeders’ rights – the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, 1976 (Act No. 15 of 1976) – currently is being reviewed by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This legislation provides for farmers’ privilege, which is one of the exceptions to plant breeders’ rights.
Netnou-Nkoana, Noluthando C. +3 more
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Strengthening understanding and perceptions of mineral fertilizer use among smallholder farmers: evidence from collective trials in western Kenya [PDF]
, 2010 It is widely recognized that mineral fertilizers must play an important part in improving agricultural productivity in western Kenyan farming systems.
Richards, P. +15 more
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South African Journal of Science, 2020 The ability of smallholder farmers to utilise seasonal climate forecast (SCF) information in farm planning to reflect anticipated climate is a precursor to improved farm management.
Bright Chisadza +3 more
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