Clinical signs, molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of sheep and goat pox viruses in sheep in Mosul city, Iraq by Mohammad A. Altaliby, Sadam D. Hasan, Thabit M. Omar, Qaes T. Alsarhan

“…Thus, it is recommended that the farmers be aware of the occurrence of disease in susceptible animals, restrict new entry animals, apply vaccination, and eliminate clinically infected sheep, which are of priority to prohibit more losses.…”
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Impacts of Soil and Water Management Measures on Crop Production and Farm Income of Rural Households in the Damota Area Districts, Southern Ethiopia by Mamush Masha, Teshome Yirgu, Mulugeta Debele

“…The result indicated that both crop production and annual farm income were more pronounced when farmers implemented sustainable soil and water conservation measures on their farming lands. …”
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Behavioral analysis of loan decision-making and influencing factors among food-producing new agricultural operating entities in China by Jingzhou Wei, Taihuang Fang

“…Access to credit loans emerges as a pivotal means to address capital shortages among farmers and enhance production inputs. Drawing on survey data from 17,745 new agricultural operating entities engaged in food production in Lu’an City, Anhui Province, and agricultural households documented in the China Household Finance Survey Database, this paper employs the Logit model and the Heckman selection model to empirically analyze the loan decision-making behavior of these entities from two perspectives: loan willingness and credit scale. …”
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Revitalizing Customary Law: Reforming Buffalo Farming Practices (Jalangan) in Menaming Village for Sustainable Governance by Hayatul Ismi, Ulfia Hasanah, Nofrizal Nofrizal, Izawati Wook

“…These practices reduce environmental degradation, maintain ecological balance, and enhance livestock health and productivity, all while creating economic benefits, improving farmers’ incomes, and fostering social cohesion. The novelty of this research lies in its demonstration of how customary law can be revitalized and integrated into contemporary governance frameworks to address modern challenges in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. …”
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Plant Density and Time of White Lupine (Lupinus Albus L.) Relay Cropping with Tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) in Additive Design in the Highlands of Northwest Ethiopia by Yirsaw Hunegnaw, Getachew Alemayehu, Dereje Ayalew, Mulatu Kassaye

“…Lupine intercropping at 40 cm inter-row spacing and two weeks after tef planting resulted in the highest land equivalent ratio (1.54), tef equivalent yield (2.45 t ha−1), area time equivalent ratio (1.11), system productivity index (2.5), monetary advantage index (15206 birr ha−1), net benefit (65109 birr ha−1), and marginal rate of return (602%). Therefore, farmers in the northwest Ethiopian highlands should consider intercropping lupine two weeks after tef planting in-between two rows of tef as an effective intercropping system.…”
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Bridging the gap in sustainability measurement and reporting for agroecosystems: Overview and development of an adaptive sustainability assessment and monitoring framework by Mohammed Ibrahim, Bahadur KC Krishna, Evan D.G. Fraser

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Physicochemical characterization of soil occupied by carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) in Morocco by Ismail E ttaleb, Jalila Aoujdad

“… Carob tree cultivation requires a good understanding of soil nutrient availability. Therefore, several farmers and other stakeholders have little scientific knowledge in soil standards for carob cultivation. …”
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Willingness to Pay for Safe Chicken Meat in Bangladesh: A Contingent Valuation Approach by Sourav Mohan Saha, Md. Masudul Haque Prodhan, Md. Shahidur Rahman, A.B.M. Mahfuzul Haque, Khandkar Iffah, Md. Akhtaruzzaman Khan

“…This study recommends meat producers, entrepreneurs, and farmers adjust their production and marketing plans by incorporating suitable quality control procedures to meet the unfilled consumer demand for safer broiler meat. …”
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Development of corn supply chain strategy in East Java based on logistics cost structure and marketing efficiency by Andika Yuli Heryanto, Novita Erma Kristanti, Kuncoro Harto Widodo

“…Price disparities between consumers and farmers occur because many supply chain actors are involved, causing losses to supply chain actors. …”
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Cultivation of straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) on oil palm empty fruit bunch growth medium by Sugeng Triyono, Agus Haryanto, Mareli Telaumbanua, Jamalam Lumbanraja, Filip To

“…Purpose The research aimed to study the effects of size reduction and composting duration of empty fruit bunches (EFB) on straw mushroom production, and to examine the doses of fertilizers commonly used among farmers. Methods The experiment was done in two stages. …”
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Considerations on the Use of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes to Improve Forage Utilization by Germán D. Mendoza, Octavio Loera-Corral, Fernando X. Plata-Pérez, Pedro A. Hernández-García, Mónica Ramírez-Mella

“…This, coupled with their high cost, has made their use unattractive to farmers. Development of cheaper products exploring other microorganisms with fibrolytic activity, such as Fomes fomentarius or Cellulomonas flavigena, is required.…”
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Effect of Soil Management Practices and Slope on Soil Fertility of Cultivated Lands in Mawula Watershed, Loma District, Southern Ethiopia by Damte Balcha Gadana, Parshotam Datt Sharma, Dereje Tsegaye Selfeko

“…The usefulness of soil management practices was further corroborated by the farmers’ response (based on semistructured questionnaires), as 83% of them perceived the practices well and opted for their adoption. …”
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Profiling bacterial communities of irrigation water and leafy green vegetables produced by small-scale farms and sold in informal settlements in South Africa by D. M. Kgoale, J. K. Gokul, S. Duvenage, E. M. Du Plessis, L. Korsten

“…Abstract Morogo is an African indigenous term used for leafy green vegetables harvested in the wild or cultivated in small-scale farms and consumed by the local populations of the region. Small-scale farmers have gained recognition as important suppliers of morogo to informal settlements. …”
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Underutilized and neglected crop species and their role in enhancing household food security amid climate change, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia by Dessalegn Shiferaw Yesuph, Dabalke Dabala Dalka, Masresha Tadesse Baye

“…The research aimed to document these crops, assess farmers' opinion, identify challenges in their production and consumption, and analyse their contribution to household food security. …”
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The Effectiveness and Mechanisms of China’s Grain Support Policies in Relation to Grain Yield—An Evaluation of a Wide Range of Policies by Tianjian Li, Fan Yang, Haotian Zhang, Qingning Lin

“…These conclusions are of great significance for improving grain production support and protection systems, enhancing incentives for farmers to grow food and for local governments to control food, and achieving the goal of food security.…”
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Impact of Soil Erosion on Agricultural Production in Muramba Sub - County Kisoro District. by Ndagijimana ,Vallence

“…In the research methodology, the study employed descriptive design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed and the study population consisted of the local councilors, students, sub-count administrators, NGO workers, and farmers, and 80 respondents were sampled through random sampling and purposive sampling. …”
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Influence of Human Activities on the Rate of Soil Erosion in Ihunga Hill Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Tugumenawe, Dancun

“…The study recommends that; Sensitization to farmers be done, the government should also encourage the people of Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District to establish other sources of income generation instead of all people depending on agricultural land this can also lead to control of soil erosion.…”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on Land Cover in Bubare Sub-County Rubanda District. by Kembabazi, Naome

“…The study recommends that farmers apply manure and fertilizers to enhance yield quality and quantity and promote food production. …”
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Effect of Soil Erosion on Crop Production in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Turyamushanga, Serapio

“…Destruction of natural vegetation should be reduced in Agricultural areas. Farmers should be able to use better Agricultural chemicals relevant to crops such as fertilizers, local manure, and pesticides. …”
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Evaluation of Organic (Cow Dung) and Inorganic (NPK) Fertilizers for the Increase of Yields in Cabbages (Brassica Oleracea Var.Capitata). by Nabireeba, Cosma

“…In the second week the total average height and number of leaves were shown indicating NPK dominated with increased height with increased number of leaves as compared to others The researcher also recommends that cabbage farmers should combine organic manure with other organic amendments and supplemental inorganic fertilizers that is NPK if necessary, for a balanced nutrient supply. …”
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