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Contract Farming and Children's Education: Evidence From Maize Producers in Ghana
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming (CF) has continued to proliferate in the small farm sector of developing countries. While its effects on smallholders across welfare outcomes such as income and food security have been well documented, there are growing concerns about its broader social implications especially on children.
Francis E. Ndip +2 more
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The Rice Thresher, Vol. 98, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 2011
, 2011 twenty pages : ill. ; page 19 x 15 in.A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with ...
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National Policy Coherence Counts for Reducing Inequality in Global Climate and Development Agendas
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT International institutions promote policy coherence as crucial to the effective and fair implementation of global sustainability agendas, though the evidence for its benefits is slim. We present here the first systematic cross‐country dataset on the consequences of national government efforts to promote policy coherence for vulnerable groups ...
Katherine Browne +10 more
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Invasion of weedy rice in rice fields in Thailand: problems and management
, 2004 This article 'Invasion of weedy rice in rice fields in Thailand: problems and management' appeared in the International Rice Research Notes series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and rice-based systems.
Maneechote, C., Jamjod, S., Rerkasem, B.
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The Rice Thresher, Vol. 98, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, August 26, 2011
, 2011 sixteen pages : ill. ; page 19 x 15 in.A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with ...
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Right to Food in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Challenges, Policies, and Sustainable Strategies
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article examines the multifaceted issue of food security in Sub‐Saharan Africa and the critical importance of upholding rights to food in the region. It explores the challenges posed by food insecurity, analyzes existing policies and interventions, and proposes sustainable strategies to enhance food security.
Helen Onyeaka +6 more
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The Rice Thresher, Vol. 98, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, August 19, 2011
, 2011 twenty pages : ill. ; page 19 x 15 in.A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with ...
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Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Excessive water use in rice production is a major source of methane emissions, the dominant greenhouse gas from Vietnam's agricultural sector. Improving water‐use efficiency can enhance water security and reduce emissions, but achieving these gains requires substantial changes in farming practices and significant investment in supporting ...
Nhat‐Mai Nguyen +6 more
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Effect of Pretilachlor on Weedy Rice and Other Weeds in Wet-Seeded Rice Cultivation in South Vietnam
Plant Production Science, 2014 Wet-seeded rice is a common method of sowing in Vietnam. Weeds, including weedy rice, however, are a major problem in this establishment method. A study was conducted in a farmer’s field to evaluate the effect of pretilachlor dose (0, 300, 600, and 900 g
Bhagirath Singh Chauhan +3 more
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International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, EarlyView.Abstract In terms of mainstream sustainability economics, market‐led initiatives aimed at biodiversity restoration represent a productive, morally conscientious choice. Under this view, efforts in areas such as biodiversity offsetting, net gain, or finance are considered effective tools for preventing or managing environmental degradation.
Ihnji Jon
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