The process and logical mechanism of agricultural production space contraction in mountainous areas based on actor-network theory：A case study of Lishi Village in Longde County, Ni... by CHEN Kunqiu, CHEN Yunya, LIANG Yajia, ZHENG Yuhan

“…[Conclusion] To address the contraction of agricultural production space contraction in mountainous areas, it is necessary to innovate the mode of agricultural production and management, rationally balance the relationship between environmental carrying capacity and agricultural development, innovate the policies of ecological compensation and agricultural benefit, and accelerate the cultivation of new types of business entities such as elderly-friendly agriculture and professional farmers.…”
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Enhancing paddy leaf disease diagnosis -a hybrid CNN model using simulated thermal imaging by Jagamohan Padhi, Kunal Mishra, Ashoka Kumar Ratha, Santi Kumari Behera, Prabira Kumar Sethy, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

“…These results highlight the model's potential for real-time deployment in agricultural applications, providing an efficient and reliable solution for small-scale farmers. This research underscores the value of integrating thermal imaging with Deep Learning for advancing crop disease management and offers a framework for addressing other crop pathologies.…”
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From Waste to Resource: Use of <i>Lemna minor</i> L. as Unconventional Fertilizer for Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) by Ada Baldi, Leonardo Verdi, Lorenzo Piacenti, Anna Lenzi

“…Therefore, its use as an alternative to commercial fertilizers can allow farmers to profitably exploit a waste product and, at the same time, reduce the costs for fertilization, thus achieving environmental and economic benefits.…”
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Changes on soil structural stability after in natura and composted chicken manure application by Thadeu Rodrigues De Melo, Alex Figueiredo, Wesley Machado, João Tavares Filho

“…Conclusion Even after a short period of 185 days, the application of chicken manure increases the structural stability of Rhodic Ferralsols and its composting, in the way performed by many farmers, is not associated with the improvement of soil structural stability in short-term. …”
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Responses of Soil Profile Hydrology, Structure and Microbial Respiration to Organic Amendments Under Different Tillage Systems on the Loess Plateau by Lili Zhao, Lusheng Li, Xiangjie Chen, Yanbin Li, Jiankun Ge, Xiaowen Wang

“…Given the issue of subsurface soil compaction in our study area, it is recommended that local farmers adopt NT-MBF to enhance the soil’s microbial, structural and hydrological properties.…”
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INNOVATIONS IN THE USE OF ACIDIFIERS: MODERN SOLUTIONS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASPECTS by I. Chernega, L. Fihurska, B. Iegorov, A. Makarynska, O. Tsiundyk

“…This is important for farmers, as it allows achieving better results at lower costs. …”
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Effect of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantation Types on the Distribution of Anuran Communities in Ore, Ondo State, Nigeria by AB Onadeko

“…Generally, the result of the study clearly indicated that pesticide use cocoa farms were significantly lower  compared to other sites. Farmers are encouraged to engage in intercropping (polyculture) especially with food and economic crops in a biodiversity friendly manner which could have similar characteristics of a natural ecosystem, thereby enhancing the  biological diversity of agro-ecosystems. © JASEM Keywords: Anuran, cocoa, pesticides, intercropped, biological diversity and agro-ecosystems …”
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Antioviposition and Reduction of Callosobruchus chinensis Pic. 1902 (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) Emergence on Phaseolus vulgaris by Dioscorea sansibarensis Powder and Its Chemical Compo... by Godfrey O. Mauti, Peter F. Kasigwa, Justus M. Onguso

“…The study concluded that the D. sansibarensis yams and leaves powders are viable for application by the farmers in the protection of stored legumes against attack by C. chinensis. …”
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Implementation of Fuzzy Logic in the Monitoring and Controlling System for Temperature and pH of Fry Aquarium Water Betta Fish Based on the Internet of Things by Rico Wahyudi, Aulia Ullah, Hilman Zarory, Ahmad Faizal

“…A problem faced by betta fish farmers is the difficulty in monitoring and controlling the temperature and pH of the water in betta fish fry ponds. …”
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Development of a handheld GPU-assisted DSC-TransNet model for the real-time classification of plant leaf disease using deep learning approach by Midhun P. Mathew, Sudheep Elayidom, V. P. Jagathy Raj, K. M. Abubeker

“…Incorporating transformer encoder blocks offers enhanced capability in capturing intricate spatial dependencies within leaf images, promising agricultural sustainability and food security. By providing farmers and farming stakeholders with a reliable tool for rapid disease detection, our model facilitates timely intervention and management practices, ultimately leading to improved crop yields and mitigated economic losses. …”
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Genetic analysis of the impact of heat stress on fertility traits in dairy cows in the Netherlands by Tijesunimi O. Ojo, Jeremie Vandenplas, Han A. Mulder, Mathijs L. van Pelt, Mario P.L. Calus

“…This study provides insights that may help breeding programs and farmers breed animals resilient to heat stress conditions.…”
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Effect of <I>Andrographis paniculata</I> Leaf Crude Extract Against <I>Edwardsiella tarda</I> Bacteria and Histopathological Profile of the Liver of <I>Osphronemus gouramy</I> Juve... by Giri Pratama, Arief Prajitno, Titik Dwi Sulistiyati

“…Highlight Research • Paniculata leaf crude extract has antibacterial compounds • Paniculata leaf crude extract can inhibit the growth of E. tarda bacteria • Gouramy liver infected by tarda bacteria undergoes degeneration, congestion, and necrosis • Treatment using paniculata leaf extract can improve Gouramy liver damage   Abstract Edwardsiellosis caused by bacterium E. tarda is a serious challenge faced by Gourami farmers. This study aimed to determine the antibacterial activity of A. paniculata leaf crude extract on the growth of E. tarda bacteria and its effect on the histopathology of gourami liver which was carried out in two stages. …”
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Persons with Diabetes’ Perceptions of Family Burden and Associated Factors by Israel Bekele Molla, Million Abera Berhie, Kebebe Adugna Debele, Gugsa Nemera Germossa, Fikadu Balcha Hailu

“…About one-fourth of diabetic patient-perceived mild to the moderate family burden of diabetes, persons with diabetes who work as farmers and have comorbidities have a higher opinion of family burden, whereas those who live with partners or family members, use oral hypoglycemic medications, and have never been hospitalized for diabetes have a lower view of family burden due to diabetes. …”
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IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE GROWTH, YIELD, AND SUNFLOWER CULTIVAR PERFORMANCE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT DENSITY. by Sinan A. Abas, Zeyad A. Abdulhamed, Nihad M. Abood

“… To determine the impact of climate change on the growth and yield of sunflower when planted at two different climatic times, a field experiment was conducted in Anbar Governorate, specifically in the Ramadi district, in the fields of one of the farmers. Five cultivars were used: "Aqmar", "Haysen", "Isaqi", " Flami a and "Tarzan", at three plant densities of 88,900, 66,670, and 53,300 plants ha-1. …”
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Estimation of alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) economic damage based on the larval laboratory feeding rate by Mahsa Ghahramani, Seyed Ali Safavi, Shahzad Iranipour

“…Assuming that an insecticide kills 90- 99% of the pest, 7.9-17.4 to 21.1-46.3 larvae m-2 will cause no loss if farmers intervene on time.…”
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Effect of Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cacao</i>) Plantation Types on the Distribution of Anuran Communities in Ore, Ondo State, Nigeria by AB Onadeko

“…Generally, the result of the study clearly indicated that pesticide use cocoa farms were significantly lower  compared to other sites. Farmers are encouraged to engage in intercropping (polyculture) especially with food and economic crops in a biodiversity friendly manner which could have similar characteristics of a natural ecosystem, thereby enhancing the  biological diversity of agro-ecosystems. © JASEM Keywords: Anuran, cocoa, pesticides, intercropped, biological diversity and agro-ecosystems …”
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FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES by Belguet Assia, Bouchareb Radia, Chafia Benider, Guendouz Ali

“…Furthermore, investments in agricultural infrastructure, such as water storage facilities and efficient irrigation systems, have been crucial in mitigating the impacts of water scarcity and ensuring reliable access to water for farming activities. Power farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to changing conditions. …”
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Water Use Efficiency and Physiological Response of Rice Cultivars under Alternate Wetting and Drying Conditions by Yunbo Zhang, Qiyuan Tang, Shaobing Peng, Danying Xing, Jianquan Qin, Rebecca C. Laza, Bermenito R. Punzalan

“…One of the technology options that can help farmers cope with water scarcity at the field level is alternate wetting and drying (AWD). …”
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IDBGL: A unique image dataset of black gram (Vigna mungo) leaves for disease detection and classificationMendeley Data by Md. Mehedi Hasan Shoib, Shahnewaz Saeem, Afia Benta Aziz Tonima, Mayen Uddin Mojumdar

“…Our purpose is to create a unique dataset of Bangladesh's Black Gram (Vigna mungo) to help global researchers build a deep learning-automated system for the early detection and classification of Black Gram leaf diseases that will assist farmers and create more awareness among different agricultural stakeholders. …”
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Brazilian livestock extensionists attitudes toward different fates for male dairy calves by Karolini Tenffen De-Sousa, Juliana Bernardes Benetton, Luiz Carlos Pinheiro Machado Filho, Maria José Hötzel

“…However, extensionists acknowledged not discussing the topic with farmers, indicating a potential lack of awareness or interest in the issue. …”
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