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
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