Achieving regional growth dynamics in African agriculture [PDF]
"This study focuses on public investments and policy reforms for leveraging growth spillovers at the African regional level. A conceptual framework that is built on the endogenous growth theory and the new economic geography is presented first to gain a ...
Abdulai, Awudu +2 more
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CGIAR Report to Sixth Session of the Governing Body: CGIAR Centers Activities Implementing their Article 15 Agreements [PDF]
, 2015 The CGIAR Consortium, including the 11 Centers hosting ‘in-trust’ collections ("CGIAR Centers" or "Centers"), are submitting this report to inform the Sixth Session of the Governing Body about their activities under the framework of their ‘Article 15 ...
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Agricultural pricing and environmental degradation [PDF]
The link between agricultural pricing and land degradation is often difficult to analyze empirically. The authors'understanding of how agricultural supply responds to changing prices in developing countries is incomplete.
Barbier, Edward B., Burgess, Joanne C.
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Forage and Cover Crop Considerations for Delayed Planting and Flooded Sites [PDF]
, 2008 Extended periods of rainfall, flooding, hail or all of the above have producers scrambling for replant or prevented planting options. Each choice has practical and economic implications, so should be approached with some thought.
Barnhart, Stephen K.
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Genetic Diversity, Phylogenetics and Molecular Systematics of Guizotia Cass. (Asteraceae) [PDF]
, 2007 The genus Guizotia belongs to the tribe Heliantheae in the family Asteraceae. It has been placed under different subtribes. The genus has its center of origin, distribution and genetic diversity in Ethiopia, where G.
Geleta, Mulatu
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Sorghum and Maize Biomass, Protein and Bioethanol Yields in a Semi-Arid Environment of Central Greece [PDF]
Archontoulis, S.V. +6 more
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Policies to promote cereal intensification in Ethiopia: A review of evidence and experience [PDF]
Dawit Alemu: DCA, EthiopiaCereal crops, Agricultural development, Agricultural extension work, Fertilizers, Seed industry and trade Developing countries, Public investment, Food policy,
Alemu, Dawit +3 more
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Implications of a Carbon-Based Energy Tax for U.S. Agriculture [PDF]
Policies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions are likely to increase energy prices. Higher energy prices raise farmer costs for diesel and other fuels, irrigation water, farm chemicals, and grain drying.
McCarl, Bruce A., Schneider, Uwe A.
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Potential of Annual Cereal Crops to Serve as Fuel Ethanol Feedstock and Livestock Feed [PDF]
Increased public concern about global warming and over-reliance on foreign petroleum oil has led to the development of renewable and clean energy in the United States.
Chengci Chen +3 more
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Soil classification in the Sudan Savanna using sentinel products and topographic information with machine learning models. [PDF]
Sci RepMaung WS +5 more
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