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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

Assessment and simulation of thermal environments in Taiyuan urban built-up area, China

open access: yesFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2023
The urban heat island (UHI) effect has intensified with increases in impervious surface areas and population densities due to urbanization, which affects the quality of urban life and ecological services.
Qiong Qiao   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

FACTORS INFLUENCE URBAN FOREST DEVELOPMENT: CASE STUDY IN MEDAN, DELI SERDANG AND PALANGKA RAYA

open access: yesJurnal Penelitian Sosial dan Ekonomi Kehutanan, 2015
Most of urban infrastructure development have been increasing while the existing urban forest is inadequate for fulfilling the needs of urban communities.
Elvida Yosefi Suryandari, Iis Alviya
doaj   +1 more source

How Does Cultural and Colonial Heritage Affect Optimal Branding Strategies? Evidence From the Rice Sector in Senegal

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Africa's cultural and colonial heritage has profoundly segmented rice markets. Whereas in ancient centers of rice domestication, consumers maintained preferences for local rice consistent with their cultural heritage, preferences have shifted toward imported Asian rice in coastal areas around seaports, due to prior exposure to colonial import ...
Kofi Britwum, Matty Demont
wiley   +1 more source

Tree Species Selection for Urban Forest Development in Yogyakarta City

open access: yesJurnal Ilmu Kehutanan, 2013
Urban forest provides two important services for humans i.e., improving air quality and aesthetics. Therefore, tree species selection should consider tolerance of trees to pollutants in urban areas and aesthetic point of view.
Mukhlison Mukhlison
doaj   +1 more source

Agricultural Diversification at the Margin. Strategies and Determinants in Italian Mountain and Remote Areas

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the convergence in on‐farm diversification strategies of agricultural holdings, between remote areas and more central ones. Using Italian farm‐level data, we explore the determinants of diversification strategies across farms.
Gianluca Grilli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seasonal Characteristics of Particulate Matter by Pollution Source Type and Urban Forest Type

open access: yesApplied Sciences
To provide consistent air purification benefits from urban forests, it is crucial to identify common characteristics that allow for similar experimental setups.
Bobae Lee   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Studi Kenyamanan untuk Aktivitas di Lanskap Hutan Kota UGM Studi Kasus: Klaster Agro UGM

open access: yesJurnal Ilmu Kehutanan, 2013
A Study of Comfort for Activities in Urban Forest Landscape of UGM; Study Case: Agro Cluster UGM The phenomenon of global warming has caused discomfort activity in urban area. Greening in open space of Gadjah Mada University campus has been developed as
Siti Nurul Rofiqo Irwan   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

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