Long-term effect of conservation agriculture on the composition and nutritional value of durum wheat grains grown over two years in a Mediterranean environment.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12105
Abstract: BACKGROUND Given the interest in mitigating the consequences of soil deterioration and climate change impacts on the durum wheat grain, the objective of our study evaluated the effect of two soil management systems, conservation agriculture… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional value; durum wheat; value; conservation agriculture ... See more keywords
Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt Conservation Agriculture: New Evidence from Lebanon
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-017-0904-6
Abstract: With increasing food insecurity and climate change, conservation agriculture has emerged as a sustainable alternative to intensive conventional agriculture as a source of food supply. Yet the adoption rate of conservation agriculture is still low.… read more here.
Keywords: willingness adopt; agriculture; adopt conservation; farmers willingness ... See more keywords
Conventional versus agro-ecological intensification: assessing the effect of conservation agriculture in maize cropping systems with the DSSAT model in Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10113-019-01511-w
Abstract: Integrated soil fertility management options are being promoted as ways of adapting agricultural systems to sustain yields on highly degraded and poor soils encountered throughout West Africa. The efficiency of these practices may be affected… read more here.
Keywords: ivoire; agriculture; model; yield ... See more keywords
From plot to scale: ex-ante assessment of conservation agriculture in Zambia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2019.04.001
Abstract: Abstract This study combined bottom-up and top-down approaches to assess the ex-ante effects of conservation agriculture (CA)-based systems in Zambia considering both biophysical and economic factors and prevailing farm systems characteristics. For continuous maize cropping… read more here.
Keywords: farm; scale; conservation agriculture; biophysical economic ... See more keywords
Conservation agriculture improves adaptive capacity of cropping systems to climate stress in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103117
Abstract: Abstract Context Adaptation to climate stress is an unprecedented challenge facing cropping systems. Most adaptation assessments focus on how adaptation options affect yields of a single crop under different weather or climate conditions. Yet, cropping… read more here.
Keywords: crop; stress; cropping systems; conservation agriculture ... See more keywords
Conservation agriculture with trees amplifies negative effects of reduced tillage on maize performance in East Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2018.03.003
Abstract: Abstract Conservation agriculture (CA) is widely promoted in sub-Saharan Africa both in open fields and in agroforestry where the practice is known as ‘conservation agriculture with trees’ (CAWT). Although advantages and disadvantages of CA are… read more here.
Keywords: agriculture trees; conservation; performance; conservation agriculture ... See more keywords
Crop model and weather data generation evaluation for conservation agriculture in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2018.09.001
Abstract: Abstract Crop simulation models offer possibilities to evaluate and target agricultural information for sustainable intensification in countries like Ethiopia with inadequate resources for field research. The objectives of this research were to calibrate and evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: model; crop; conservation agriculture; weather ... See more keywords
Assessing farmers' intention towards conservation agriculture by using the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111654
Abstract: Conservation agriculture is considered as an agro-ecological approach to the sustainable and resource-saving crop production system. Previous studies on the adoption of agricultural innovation often consider socio-economic characteristics and overlook underlying psychological factors influencing farmers'… read more here.
Keywords: theory planned; planned behavior; conservation; conservation agriculture ... See more keywords
Conservation agriculture strengthen sustainability of Brazilian grain production and food security
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2021.105591
Abstract: Abstract Sustainability of Brazilian agriculture has been frequently addressed in debates about human influences on the environment. Sustainability of agricultural production is critical to meet the growing demand for food, fiber and energy, and involves… read more here.
Keywords: food; production; sustainability; conservation agriculture ... See more keywords
Conservation Agriculture to buffer and alleviate the impact of climatic variations in Madagascar: farmers’ perception
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DOI: 10.1051/cagri/2018009
Abstract: Conservation Agriculture (CA) has been promoted during the last 15 years in Madagascar to develop a sustainable rainfed agriculture in order to cope with low fertility upland soils, soil erosion, low productivity and erratic rainfall. If CA… read more here.
Keywords: alleviate impact; agriculture; impact climatic; climatic variations ... See more keywords
Soil carbon pools and enzyme activities in aggregate size fractions after seven years of conservation agriculture in a rice–wheat system
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DOI: 10.1071/cp19013
Abstract: Decline in soil organic carbon (SOC) due to intensive tillage and removal or burning of crop residues is considered a major threat to maintaining soil quality and meeting future challenges of food production at national… read more here.
Keywords: rice; wheat; soil; till ... See more keywords