Enhancing food security while reducing environmental impacts: Life cycle assessment of cultivation-irrigation systems and yield gap closure in paddy fields by Abdullah Darzi-Naftchali, Markus Berger, Fereshteh Batoukhteh, Ali Motevali

“…This study uses life cycle assessment and farmers' field data to analyze the EI of five rice cultivation-irrigation systems: transplanting with continuous flooding (T-CF), transplanting with alternate wetting and drying (T-AWD), DDSR with drip irrigation (DDSR-D), DDSR with sprinkler irrigation (DDSR-S), and DDSR with furrow irrigation (DDSR-F). …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Coronavirus and Rotavirus Associated with Calves in Central Part of Oromia, Ethiopia by Umer Seid, Fufa Dawo, Asamino Tesfaye, Munera Ahmednur

“…Coronavirus and rotavirus are most commonly associated etiologies for calves’ diarrhoea, resulting in loss of productivity and economy of farmers. However, various facets of diarrheal disease caused by coronavirus and rotavirus in calves in Ethiopia are inadequately understood. …”
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Perception and adaptation to climate change in vulnerable regions by A. Jiménez Bedoya, F. Fuentes Gandara, R. Paternina Uribe, J. Pinedo Hernández

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception of different focus population groups such as fishermen, farmers and ranchers on climate change, regional adaptation strategies and implementation of public policies in the La Mojana Region of Northern Colombia, which is highly vulnerable to extreme climate phenomena. …”
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Determinants of family planning services uptake among women within the reproductive age in the Yendi municipality in Northern Ghana by Iddrisu Sulemana, Collins Gbeti, Maxwell Dalaba, Adadow Yidana, Gifty Apiung Aninanya

“…The significant sociodemographic determinants of family planning uptake were religion (Christians (aOR: 7.51; 95%CI: 1.48–38.00:; p = 0.015), traditionalist (aOR: 12.1; 95%CI: 1.90–78.36; p = 0.009)), education (secondary education (aOR: 84.99; 95%CI: 20.02–360.84:; p = 0.000), tertiary education (aOR: 158.74; 95%CI: 33.71–747.52; p = 0.000), no formal education (aOR: 11.83; 95%CI: 2.10–46.76:; p = 0.000)), occupation (farmers (aOR: 12.30; 95%CI: 3.21–47.03; p = 0.000)), and marital status (married (aOR: 0.13; 95%CI: 0.03–0.57; p = 0.007)). …”
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Closed-loop systems for plants expressing animal proteins: a modernized framework to safeguard the future of agricultural innovation by Kristin A. Bresnahan, Justin M. Ferber, J. Thomas Carrato, Thomas J. Stoddard, Patrick V. Palad, Magi Richani

“…PMF products, particularly those that express an animal protein in seed and grain crops, have the potential to substantially benefit U.S. and global agriculture, food systems, economies, and the environment. Farmers can diversify and generate increased revenue streams, while consumers gain access to affordable proteins beyond those currently available. …”
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Safeguarding and using global banana diversity: a holistic approach by Ines Van den houwe, Rachel Chase, Julie Sardos, Max Ruas, Els Kempenaers, Valentin Guignon, Sebastien Massart, Sebastien Carpentier, Bart Panis, Mathieu Rouard, Nicolas Roux

“…In more than 35 years of activity, the ITC has distributed over 18,000 banana accession samples to researchers and farmers in 113 countries. Ex situ conservation of vegetatively-propagated crops such as banana poses very particular challenges. …”
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Construction and Optimization of Integrated Yield Prediction Model Based on Phenotypic Characteristics of Rice Grown in Small–Scale Plantations by Jihong Sun, Peng Tian, Zhaowen Li, Xinrui Wang, Haokai Zhang, Jiangquan Chen, Ye Qian

“…An intelligent prediction model for rice yield in small-scale cultivation areas can provide precise forecasting results for farmers, rice planting enterprises, and researchers, holding significant importance for agricultural industries and crop science research within small regions. …”
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VISÃO DOS CAFEICULTORES SOBRE O MARKETING DE SERVIÇOS OFERTADO PELOS CORRETORES DE CAFÉ EM CAPARAÓ – MG by Diony Gregório Prado Lopes, Leonardo dos Santos Ferreira, Rodrigo da Silva Freitas, Altamiro Júnior Lacerda de Almeida, Wagner dos Reis Marques Araújo

“…We sought to identify the view of coffee farmers in relation to the marketing strategies of services used by the municipality's coffee brokerage trades and the importance of using such strategies in competitive expansion, facing a saturated market. …”
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Segmentasi Pertumbuhan Padi berbasis Aerial Image menggunakan Fitur Warna dan Tekstur untuk Estimasi Produksi Hasil Panen by Muhammad Jainal Arifin, Achmad Basuki, Bima Sena Bayu Dewantara

“…The extent of land makes it difficult for farmers to monitor the unreachable part. Often monitoring of rice developments is done on the edge of the field but does not reach the middle area. …”
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Pengaruh Faktor Emosional Pengguna Terhadap Kesesuaian User Interface pada Sistem Informasi Benih Induk Jeruk di Balitjestro Menggunakan Kansei Engineering by Sobirin Nurfauzi, Akhmad Adi Sulianto, Sandra Malin Sutan, Agus Sugiyatno

“…The stages of this research consisted of two stages, namely designing a citrus seed management information system and designing three examples of display designs using a questionnaire to 34 consumers spread across several regions in Indonesia (farmers or breeders and official offices) and 14 employees at Balitjestro then analyzed using statistics. multivariate, namely Coefficient Correlation Analysis, Cronbach's Alpha, Principal Component Analysis and Factor Analysis. …”
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Evaluation of vegetable pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp] genotypes for yield stability by J. D. Ojwang, R. Nyankanga, N. V. P. R. G. Ganga Rao, J. Imungi

“…These genotypes need to be promoted with farmers for wider adoption in the Eastern region of Kenya.…”
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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SEED PRIMING METHODS ON PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT BROADCAST SEEDED RICE (DBSR) IN CHITWAN, NEPAL by Raj Narayan Chaudhary, Surya Bahadur Thapa

“…Doing priming treatment in direct broadcast seeded rice gave uniform plant population, faster crop growth and better crop yield and this system can be easily adopted by Nepalese farmers because this system is more economic by sowing seeds through broadcast method in absence of seed drill machine for sowing seeds in line in Dry DSR.…”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on the Environment in Rugarama North Ntungamo District. by Turyahabwe, Deus

“…The study recommends that; there is need for farmers to apply manures and fertilizers in order to get high quality and quantity yields. …”
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Freeze-Drying for the Reduction of Fruit and Vegetable Chain Losses: A Sustainable Solution to Produce Potential Health-Promoting Food Applications by Dario Donno, Giovanna Neirotti, Annachiara Fioccardi, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Tombozara, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, Giovanni Gamba

“…This study showed that the utilization of crop remains can potentially lead to the development of new functional foods, providing additional economic benefits for farmers. Finally, the use of freeze-drying may potentially be a sustainable and beneficial solution for growers who may directly utilize this technology to produce dried products from the crop remains of their fruit productions.…”
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Exploring the genotypic potential of perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) for climate-resilient agriculture in the North Eastern Himalayas by Meraj Alam Ansari, Meraj Alam Ansari, Amit Kumar, T. P. Ahammed Shabeer, Alok Kumar, Subhra Saikat Roy, Subhra Saikat Roy, Majhrool Hak Ansari, Raghavendra Singh, Raghavendra Singh, Moirangthem Sangeeta, Jayanta Layek, Narendra Prakash, Vinay K. Mishra

“…It has a long cultivation history among tribal farmers in the hilly regions of North Eastern India and China. …”
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Model of property relations in the Soviet Lithuania village (Case of Stungiai village) by Žilvinas Kačiuška

“…This evoked the feeling of uncertainty and social strain in the village, and often results in a form of mass protest of farmers.   The purpose of this study is to determine the status of property relations in the rural community during Sovietism by using a private sector concept. …”
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Good soil management can reduce dietary zinc deficiency in Zimbabwe by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Edward J. M. Joy, Florence Mtambanengwe, Prosper Chopera, Michael J. Watts, Martin R. Broadley, Paul Mapfumo

“…Potential monetized yield gains from adopting improved soil fertility management range from 49- to 158-fold larger than the potential reduction in DALYs, if the latter are monetized using standard methods. Conclusion Farmers should be incentivized to adopt improved soil fertility management to improve both crop yield and quality.…”
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Extent, Distribution, and Causes of Soil Acidity under Subsistence Farming System and Lime Recommendation: The Case in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia by Fanuel Laekemariam, Kibebew Kibret

“…It is concluded that soil management interventions such as maintaining and incorporating crop residues, integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers, liming, and enhancing farmers’ awareness should be advocated to overcome soil acidification and improve soil fertility. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…The   government must strive for promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices with mitigated through outreach programs involving experts who educate farmers on minimizing emissions, reducing carbon emissions from pesticide with using biochar sourced from empty palm fruit bunches and also rice straw which is very easy to obtain at a low cost and is environmentally friendly, and emphasizing environmental preservation policies in the industrial sector like industrial transformation efforts with an effective approach to reducing carbon emissions such as restructuring various aspects of industrial activities, including investment, final demand, intensity and production methods. …”
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Factors influencing gender and youth integration in agricultural research and innovation in Africa by Mastewal Yami, Oyewale Abioye, Sougrynoma Zainatou Sore, Aline Mugisho, Tahirou Abdoulaye

“…The consideration of women and youth as ‘helpers’ instead of farmers aggravated inequalities in accessing and controlling over land and other resources, opportunities for income and employment, and decision-making processes. …”
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