The Potency of Refugia Plants in Increasing Insect Diversity of Rice Fields in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra by Widya Nawir, Novri Nelly, Yaherwandi Yaherwandi

“….), and marigold (Marigold erecta) as refugia plants and conservation media for predators and parasitoids among farmers is still not optimal. Planting refugia plants around rice plants affects the diversity and evenness index. …”
Get full text

VALUE CHAIN IN AGRICULTURE: THE CASE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION by Sanja Franc, Vlatka Bilas, Lana Trifunić

“…In order to adequately respond to current trends, including global coronavirus pandemic, the EU's agricultural policy should be more flexible and continue to support the active needs of European farmers. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the agricultural sector and Common Agricultural Policy in the EU. …”
Get full text

Impact of Citrus Greening on Citrus Operations in Florida by Ariel Singerman, Pilar Useche

“…The disease reduces yields, leads to smaller, lower-quality fruit, kills trees, and increases farmers’ production costs. First found in Florida in 2005, HLB has spread rapidly across the state.  …”
Get full text

Rancher Perceptions of the Coyote in Florida by Raoul K. Boughton, Bethany Wright, Martin B . Main

“…Each year more people in Florida catch a glimpse of a coyote crossing a road or running across open fields, or notice coyote scat along a hiking trail–and farmers and ranchers are seeing signs of coyotes on their farms.  …”
Get full text

Rancher Perceptions of the Coyote in Florida by Raoul K. Boughton, Bethany Wright, Martin B . Main

“…Each year more people in Florida catch a glimpse of a coyote crossing a road or running across open fields, or notice coyote scat along a hiking trail–and farmers and ranchers are seeing signs of coyotes on their farms.  …”
Get full text

A Comparative Study on Ascorbic Acid Content of Annas Comosus (Pineapples) and Malus Domestica (Apples) in Kabale Municipality. by Akankwasa, Edson

“…Based on these findings, it is recommended that consumers be educated on the nutritional benefits of pineapples, and farmers should adopt best practices to maintain the ascorbic acid content of their produce.…”
Get full text

Crop Diversification for Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture, Risk Management and Food Security by Tesfahun Belay Mihrete, Fasikaw Belay Mihretu

“…By adopting diverse crops, farmers can mitigate soil degradation, reduce pest outbreaks, and stabilize incomes. …”
Get full text

A Cresol Vale Europeu e o crédito rural para a agricultura familiar na visão dos atores sociais by Marcos Catelli Rocha, Fábio Luiz Búrigo, Cristiano Desconsi

“…This investigation was carried out based on field research with social actors in the territory of cooperative’s operation, through semi-structured interviews with cooperative family farmers, technicians and managers. In their view, the results obtained by the Cooperative in its policies of rural credit for family farming are the fruit of a close work, which has managed, over time, to improve its governance in the face of the challenges imposed by the financial market. …”
Get full text

Florida Peaches: A Perfect Snack by Joy N. Rumble, Kara Harders, Kathryn Stofer

“…Growing peaches in Florida has been identified as a practical option for citrus farmers who have lost groves to citrus greening. As a result, much of the peach production in Florida is centralized areas where citrus was once prevalent, Central and South Central Florida. …”
Get full text

Assessing potential reductions of agricultural GHG in countries with different land productivities: Long-term integrated efficiency in DEA hybrid meta-frontier model. by Bazyli Czyżewski, Łukasz Kryszak

“…However, the efficiency change component turned out to be mainly negative over the period studied; thus, a specific focus on agricultural policy is needed in terms of supporting farmers with a more rational use of their resources.…”
Get full text

POVERTY AND NATIONAL SECURITY: AN OVERVIEW OF NIGERIA’S FOURTH REPUBLIC by ADAMU MOHAMMED

“… Nigeria is now facing significant internal security difficulties, such as the Niger Delta militancy in the South-South geopolitical zone that includes Bayelsa and Rivers, and the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeastern regions of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. Conflicts between farmers and Fulani herders, kidnappings, ethno-religious conflicts, political assassinations, and other incidents pose hazards nationwide. …”
Get full text

Une bactérie multirésistante avant l’ère des antibiotiques : l’agent de la mélioïdose by Buisson, Yves

“…Its worldwide spread, outside the original endemic foci of Southeast Asia and Australia, is favoured by global warming and the diabetes mellitus pandemic, which is the main predisposing factor.In humans, melioidosis is an opportunistic infection, following professional (rice farmers, soldiers) or accidental contamination, by inhalation or inoculation. …”
Get full text

VALUE CHAIN IN AGRICULTURE: THE CASE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION by Sanja Franc, Vlatka Bilas, Lana Trifunić

“…In order to adequately respond to current trends, including global coronavirus pandemic, the EU's agricultural policy should be more flexible and continue to support the active needs of European farmers. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the agricultural sector and Common Agricultural Policy in the EU. …”
Get full text

Lowering Soil pH to Optimize Nutrient Management and Crop Production by Rao Mylavarapu, George Hochmuth, Cheryl Mackowiak, Alan Wright, Maria Silveira

“…In order to keep the soil in the right range, farmers have been encouraged to make routine applications of lime. …”
Get full text

Florida Peaches: A Perfect Snack by Joy N. Rumble, Kara Harders, Kathryn Stofer

“…Growing peaches in Florida has been identified as a practical option for citrus farmers who have lost groves to citrus greening. As a result, much of the peach production in Florida is centralized areas where citrus was once prevalent, Central and South Central Florida. …”
Get full text

Lowering Soil pH to Optimize Nutrient Management and Crop Production by Rao Mylavarapu, George Hochmuth, Cheryl Mackowiak, Alan Wright, Maria Silveira

“…In order to keep the soil in the right range, farmers have been encouraged to make routine applications of lime. …”
Get full text

Design of a Maize Sieving Machine. by Keshubi, Nice Alex

“…By improving efficiency and reducing labor costs, the machine supports local farmers in maximizing their yields and profitability. …”
Get full text

Enhancing Amarath Growth and Yield in Kabale District. by Tumwine, David

“…The study underscores the critical role of optimal manure application in enhancing amaranth productivity and proposes recommendations for farmers and policymakers, including the adoption of DAP fertilizer and further research on alternative manure types and amaranth varieties. …”
Get full text

Histological demonstration of gonad development in the banana shrimp, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis by Jirakanit Chimnual, Jirawat Saetan, Wilaiwan Chotigeat

“…This endangerment is exacerbated because this species is not commonly cultivated by farmers. Overall, these factors necessitate conservation of this shrimp species across its natural habitat. …”
Get full text

Rachel Carson’s enduring call: a 60-year echo for harmony with nature by Olcay Ünver, Gavrielle Orman, Kiril Hristovski

“…This review aims to provide support for more sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting a few win–win relationships between farmers and nature.…”
Get full text