Comparing farmers’ perceptions of climate change with meteorological data in three irrigated cropping zones of Punjab, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-018-0280-2
Abstract: Farmers’ perception about changing climate leads to farm-adaptive responses. Coherence between perceptions and meteorological trends leads to improved farm decisions. The objective of this study was to examine the degree of agreement between farmers’ perception… read more here.
Keywords: change; three irrigated; farmers perception; climate change ... See more keywords
Smallholder farmers’ perception of Sustainable Land Management Practices (SLMPs) in the Upper West Region, Ghana
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DOI: 10.1080/19376812.2020.1845216
Abstract: Cereal crop yields per acre have declined across sub-Saharan Africa over the years mainly due to declining soil fertility. In the context of other stressors such as climate change, declining yields... read more here.
Keywords: sustainable land; perception sustainable; farmers perception; smallholder farmers ... See more keywords
Farmers’ perception of termites in agriculture production and their indigenous utilization in Northwest Benin
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DOI: 10.1186/s13002-017-0187-2
Abstract: BackgroundAlthough termites are considered as agricultural pests, they play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem. Therefore, it matters to investigate the farmers’ perception of the impacts of the termites on the agriculture and their… read more here.
Keywords: utilization; control; termites agriculture; farmers perception ... See more keywords
Farmers’ perception of climate change and adaptation strategies in the Dabus watershed, North-West Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s13717-018-0118-8
Abstract: IntroductionThis study is aimed at analyzing farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change in the Dabus watershed. It is based on analysis of data collected from 734 randomly selected farm householdheads substantiated with Focus Group… read more here.
Keywords: change; climate; perception climate; farmers perception ... See more keywords
Assessments of farmers′ perception and utilization status of Brachiaria grass in selected areas of Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d190326
Abstract: Adnew W, Tsegay BA, Tassew A, Asmare B. 2018. Assessments of farmers′ perception and utilization status of Brachiaria grass in selected areas of Ethiopia. Biodiversitas 19: 955-966. The study was conducted to evaluate farmers′ perception… read more here.
Keywords: grass; farmers perception; perception utilization; utilization status ... See more keywords
Assessment of smallholder farmers’ perception and adaptation response to climate change in the Olifants catchment, South Africa
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DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.138
Abstract: Climate change is expected to affect the livelihood of rural farmers in South Africa, particularly the smallholder farmers, due to their overwhelming dependence on rain-fed agriculture. This study examines smallholder farmers' perception of climate change,… read more here.
Keywords: adaptation; climate change; farmers perception; smallholder farmers ... See more keywords
Arsenic Elevated Groundwater Irrigation: Farmers’ Perception of Rice and Vegetable Contamination in a Naturally Arsenic Endemic Area
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20064989
Abstract: Arsenic (As) in groundwater and its accumulation in agricultural produces has caused serious threats to human health. The majority of current research on As mainly focuses on the technical aspects while bypassing the social perspectives.… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; contamination; farmers perception; rice ... See more keywords
Farmers' Perception of the Use of Fly Larvae in Poultry Feed in Burkina Faso
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DOI: 10.4001/003.027.0373
Abstract: Saprophagous fly larvae are sustainable protein sources that can improve animal feed and contribute to human food security worldwide. The objective of this study was to understand poultry farmers' perception of the production and use… read more here.
Keywords: burkina faso; poultry feed; fly larvae; farmers perception ... See more keywords
Soil Quality in Agroecological Production Areas in Southern Brazil: Indicators Based on Farmers' Perception
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DOI: 10.5296/jas.v9i2.18230
Abstract: Farmers' local knowledge about soil quality and management practices should be considered to assess the impact of agricultural technology packages on the environmental performance of agro-ecosystems. This study aimed to evaluate the soil quality under… read more here.
Keywords: quality; soil; farmers perception; agroecological production ... See more keywords