The nexus of land grabbing and livelihood of farming households in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-020-00719-9
Abstract: This study examined the effects of land grabbing on the livelihood of smallholder farming households in Ghana using the Livelihood Effect Index. A structured questionnaire was administered to 560 randomly selected farming households across six… read more here.
Keywords: smallholder farming; grabbing livelihood; land grabbing; farming households ... See more keywords
An overview of animal health and communication constraints in smallholder farming systems of Machakos County, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-018-1682-8
Abstract: Information sharing is an important pillar for any strategy that aims to control infectious diseases especially in farms and systems that are connected. A study was designed to analyze practices related to sharing of animal… read more here.
Keywords: machakos county; smallholder farming; farming systems; animal health ... See more keywords
Technology, infrastructure and enterprise trade-off: Strengthening smallholder farming systems in Tamil Nadu State of India for sustainable income and food security
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DOI: 10.1177/00307270221077380
Abstract: The complexities of smallholder farming systems pose a challenge in demonstrating the potential benefits or risks of new technologies and policies. Using Integrated Analysis Tool, a rule-based dynamic simulation model, this study tried to improve… read more here.
Keywords: tamil nadu; farming systems; smallholder farming; systems tamil ... See more keywords
Narrowing yield gaps does not guarantee a living income from smallholder farming–an empirical study from western Kenya
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283499
Abstract: Crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa need to increase to keep pace with food demands from the burgeoning population. Smallholder farmers play an important role in national food self-sufficiency, yet many live in poverty. Investing in… read more here.
Keywords: western kenya; smallholder farming; living income; yield ... See more keywords
Legume integration in smallholder farming systems for food security and resilience to climate change
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0327727
Abstract: A random sample of 847 households (HHs) in southern Ethiopia was used to assess the impact of HH characteristics, land and livestock ownership, seasonal variations, and agricultural challenges on cereals and legumes, crucial to community… read more here.
Keywords: food; legume integration; integration smallholder; farm productivity ... See more keywords
Analysis of the benefits and production challenges of working donkeys in smallholder farming systems in Kenya
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.2346-2352
Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the benefits of keeping donkeys and associated production challenges under a smallholder farming system in Kenya. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted with smallholder… read more here.
Keywords: production; production challenges; smallholder farming; analysis ... See more keywords
Harnessing the Sorghum Microbiome for Enhancing Crop Productivity and Food Security Towards Sustainable Agriculture in Smallholder Farming
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DOI: 10.3390/plants14213242
Abstract: Smallholder farming plays a crucial role in global food security, contributing more than half of the world’s food supply. However, it is increasingly threatened by climate variability, declining soil fertility, and financial constraints, all of… read more here.
Keywords: harnessing sorghum; smallholder; food security; sorghum microbiome ... See more keywords