Research on Revenue Insurance Premium Ratemaking of Jujube Based on Copula-Stochastic Optimization Model by Li-Mei Qi, Ruo-Yu Yao, Xing-Zhe Zhang, Yu-Jing Zhang, Xiao-Yin Wang, Jian-Ping Tao, Jia-Ming Zhu

“…Finally, taking the premium rate and the insurance amount as two decision variables, the farmer’s risk minimization as the objective function, around the four constraints of functions and role of insurance, the nonspeculative nature of insurance, the sustainability of insurance, and the moral hazard factors and the farmers’ willing to participate in insurance, the Copula-stochastic optimization model was set up to determine the premium rate of jujube revenue insurance in Aksu region.…”
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Managing Ammonia Emissions from Dairy Cows by Amending Slurry with Alum or Zeolite or by Diet Modification by John J. Meisinger, Alan M. Lefcourt, Jo Ann S. Van Kessel, Victor Wilkerson

“…Ammonia (NH3) volatilization represents a loss of plant available N to the farmer and a potential contributor to eutrophication in low-nitrogen input ecosystems. …”
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Diagnosis of bovine viral diarrhea in Bubalus bubalis dairy farms by Oriana Gavidia, Rosaura Pérez-Gil

“…From these, 22 were from a low milk yield group (3.35 ± 0.30 liters/day) and 30 from a high milk yield group (6.91 ± 0.82 liters). The farmer reported fluctuations in milk production, weak calves, the presence of blisters in the oral cavity and dead animals. …”
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How does agricultural insurance influence grain production scale? An income-mediated perspective by Dainan Hou, Xin Wang, Xin Wang

“…IntroductionAgricultural insurance has become a vital instrument in risk diversification, loss compensation, and farmer support, with China emerging as the largest agricultural insurance market globally by premium volume. …”
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RESPONSE OF WHEAT TO DIFFERENT ABIOTIC STRESS CONDITIONS: A REVIEW by Harikala Paudel, Radhakrishna Bhandari, Anjali Dhakal, Shivalal Nyaupane, Binod Panthi, Mukti Ram Poudel

“…A proper study of these effects and responses at the genetic and molecular level is necessary to cope with the existing yield gap in a farmer’s field as compared to normal conditions. The study of wheat against such circumstances would help plant breeders identify stress-tolerant genotypes that could significantly contribute to eradicating existing hunger and malnutrition in the world.…”
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Design of a Combined Solar Powered Pasture Chopping and Conveying Machine. by Kanyamumba Liberty

“…There are various methods of preparing pasture for the livestock which include; traditional method where the farmer uses a local tool commonly a panga to chop pasture, use of powered AC machines and manual chopping machines. …”
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Effect of Continuous Agriculture of Grassland Soils of the Argentine Rolling Pampa on Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen by Luis A. Milesi Delaye, Alicia B. Irizar, Adrián E. Andriulo, Bruno Mary

“…Long-term soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil organic nitrogen (SON) following cultivation of grassland soils (100/120-year tillage (T) + 20/30-year no tillage (NT)) of the Rolling Pampa were studied calibrating the simple AMG model coupled with the natural 13C abundance measurements issued from long-term experiments and validating it on a data set obtained by a farmer survey and by long-term NT experiments. The multisite survey and NT trials permitted coverage of the history of the 140 years with agriculture. …”
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Preserving Rice Fields and Domestic Rice Adequacy: A Case Study in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia by Bondansari, Widiatmaka, Machfud, Khursatul Munibah, Wiwin Ambarwulan

“…The essential factors influencing rice self-sufficiency include enforcing rice field preservation regulations, incentivizing measures for protecting rice fields, comprehensive spatial data on rice fields, sufficient access to irrigation water, proactive engagement of farmer collectives, and level of rice productivity. …”
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The effect of sustainable agricultural practices on crop productivity in Ethiopia: insights from a meta-analysis by Tadesse Tolera Ejeta, Tadesse Tolera Ejeta, Xiuguang Bai

“…Therefore, promoting SAP adoption and prioritizing education and extension services can offer farmers with experience and support, thereby enhancing crop productivity. …”
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Does Internet use help to achieve sustainable food consumption? Evidence from rural China by Jian Liu, Yanjun Ren, Yu Hong, Thomas Glauben, Qiang Li

“…Internet use is widely studied as an important socio-economic factor influencing agricultural productivity, income, the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and farmer welfare, but scant attention is given to its influence on sustainable food consumption. …”
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Changes in Plant Nutrient Concentration of Olive (Olea europaea L.) Leaves after Different Rates of Humic Acid Application by Sertaç Uyanık, Ali Sümer

“…As a result, addition to routine farmer fertilization, humic acid application at the rate of 50 ml tree-1 was determined to be the sufficient dose for olive trees. …”
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Can a tiered water price policy improve the technical efficiency of crop irrigation for maize in the Heihe River Basin in Northwest China? by Guifang Li, Dongdong Ma

“…Furthermore, for the pilot villages, the higher the water price borne by farmers is, the lower the TECI, indicating that compared with farmers who bear lower water prices, these farmers have excessive irrigation behaviour. …”
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Schwannoma of the Base of the Tongue: A Case Report of a Rare Disease and Review of Literatures by Mohd. Yusuf Haider, Manjur Rahim, N. M. K. Bashar, Md. Zakir Hossain, Sk Md Jaynul Islam

“…Case Presentation. A 28-year-old male farmer presented with a swelling at the right side of the base of tongue extending into the oral tongue. …”
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Ecological relationships of Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann with other tick species on wildlife hosts at cow–calf farms implementing integrated pest management in eastern Tenness... by Rebecca A. Butler, Lisa I. Muller, Dan Grove, Rebecca T. Trout Fryxell, Ala Tabor

“…In addition, ticks were less likely to be present on hosts when farmer led integrated pest management strategies were adopted and the environment was modified to reduce tick populations. …”
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Incidence of Road Traffic Injury and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting the Emergency Department of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Bewket Tadesse Tiruneh, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Berhanu Boru Bifftu

“…The incidence of road traffic injury in the emergency department of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital was 36.8%. Being a farmer (AOR = 3.3; 95% CI = 1.06–10.13), conflict with family members (AOR = 7.7; 95% CI = 3.49–8.84), financial problem (AOR = 9.91; 95% CI = 4.79–6.48), psychological problem (AOR = 17.58; 95% CI = 7.70–12.14), and alcohol use (AOR = 2.98; 95% CI = 1.61–5.27) were independently associated with road traffic injury. …”
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Optimization of Fruiting Body Production of Three Kinds Edible Mushrooms Species by Innovate the Incubation Time and Number of Rips on Baglog by Denny Irawati, Naresvara Nircela P, Febe Margareta RM, J.P. Gentur Sutapa

“…The baglog as sample in this study was obtained from Sedyo Lestari mushroom farmer in Bantul. The baglog was inoculated by 3 kinds of mushroom of Auricularia sp. …”
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Haematopinus suis Infestation in Pig Farms in Busogo Sector, Rwanda by E. Niyonsenga, J. Twizerimana, M. F. Mwabonimana

“…Therefore, the study recommends to create farmer’s awareness on the disease in pigs and its impact through training. …”
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Evaluation of Pesticide Use in Greenhouse Tomato Production in the Context of Sustainability, Food Safety and Export Residue Notifications by Hasan Yılmaz, Merve Mürüvvet Dağ

“…It was found that farmers on the surveyed farms used pesticides containing 57 different active ingredients. …”
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State of climate smart agriculture (CSA) practices in the North Central and Northwest zones Nigeria by Isaiah Gabriel, Frank Olajuwon, Dominik Klauser, Blessing Michael, Mara Renn

“…The majority (87.2%) of farmers has adopted at least one climate resilient trait in crops. …”
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Sustained Regression of Hydroxycarbamide Induced Actinic Keratoses after Switching to Anagrelide by Georgios Gaitanis, Dora Gougopoulou, Eleni Kapsali, Ioannis D. Bassukas

“…Discontinuation or dose reduction of HC may result in partial improvement. A 59-year-old farmer after 14 years on HC (2 gr/d) and acetylsalicylic acid (100 mg/d) for ET, was referred for numerous, hyperkeratotic AK on face, scalp, and hands that could not be controlled with repeated (N=15) cryosurgery sessions in the previous 3 years. …”
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