ECONOMIC WELFARE AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE IN THE POSTWAR YEARS by Natalia Riabinina

“…Ukrainian society needs attention and assistance in a difficult time for the country: raising the subsistence minimum and minimum wage, regulating pricing policy and food security, reducing unemployment and migration, strengthening the areas of education and healthcare reform, etc. …”
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Sorghum yield prediction based on remote sensing and machine learning in conflict affected South Sudan by John Karongo, Joseph Ivivi Mwaniki, John Ndiritu, Victor Mokaya

“…This paper demonstrates that despite ongoing conflict, reasonably good end-of-season sorghum yield prediction with relevant food security planning implications could be done with ML, but challenges remain in generalizing these results due to limited crop data and regional variability in South Sudan.…”
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Nutritional management and maize variety combination effectively control Striga asiatica in southern Africa by Simbarashe Mutsvanga, Edmore Gasura, Peter S. Setimela, Cacious S. Nyakurwa, Stanford Mabasa

“…Abstract Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and contributes significantly to food security. Due to Striga, maize yield loss is estimated between 20 and 80% forcing some farmers to abandon their land therefore threatening food security. …”
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FARMING SYSTEM ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALGERIA: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES by Belguet Assia, Bouchareb Radia, Chafia Benider, Guendouz Ali

“…By building resilience at the farm level and enhancing adaptive capacity, Algeria aims to safeguard its agricultural sector and ensure food security for future generations…”
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Application of analytical hierarchical process in assessing the suitability of land for growing grain crops by Olsid Mema, Etleva Jojic, Perparim Laze, Mykyta Khramov, Oleksandr Lymar

“…Assessing the suitability of land for growing grain crops is a relevant issue for ensuring sustainable agricultural production and improving food security. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is an effective method of multi-criteria evaluation that systematically addresses all parameters. …”
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Insect Abundance and Its Structure Trophic Level on Different Level of Teak-Based Agroforestry Development at Nglanggeran Village, Gunungkidul District, Yogyakarta by Ananto Triyogo, Priyono Suryanto, Siti Muslimah Widyastuti, Aldino Dwi Baresi, Isnaini Fauziah Zughro

“…Protection upon biodiversity has been the center of concern on ecological side, while productivity of the land use has been considered a solution for food security. Insects are between these two major issues, namely conservation and food security.This study was aimed at tracing the structure of insect community based on its role on the trophic level on three different phases of teak-based agroforestry systems (early, middle, and advanced). …”
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Adding soil sampling to household surveys: Information for sample design from pilot data by R.M. Lark, L. Mlambo, H. Pswarayi, D. Zardetto, S. Gourlay

“…Large sample surveys with households, or individuals within households, as the basic sampled units, are important sources of information on variables related to household income, economic activity, food security and nutritional status. In many circumstances the advantages of supplementing these surveys with sampling of the soil from fields or other land units which the households cultivate may seem obvious, as a source of information on the quality of the soil on which households depend, and potential limitations on their food security such as soil pH or nutrient status. …”
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Performance evaluation of hyper-parameter tuning automation in YOLOV8 and YOLO-NAS for corn leaf disease detection by Huzair Saputra, Kahlil Muchtar, Nidya Chitraningrum, Agus Andria, Alifya Febriana

“…Corn cultivation was crucial in Southeast Asia, significantly contributing to regional food security and economies. However, leaf diseases posed a significant threat, causing substantial losses in production and quality. …”
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The implications of the ongoing war on Gaza for food sustainability by Abdo Hassoun, Ahmed Hamad, Dalal Iriqat, Mohammed Nijim, Yamina Bouchikh, Mohamed Buheji, Tahani Z. Aldahdouh

“…This work investigates the impact of the ongoing war on food security and food-related sustainable development goals (SDGs) from local, regional, and global perspectives. …”
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Research Progress on the Digestion Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Whole Grain Brown Rice by WANG Dan, ZHAI Xiao-tong, ZHANG Na, WU Na-na, TAN Bin

“…The development of the whole grain industry in China is a key measure in implementing the “Food Security Guarante Law” strategy and the “Healthy China” strategy. …”
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Investigation to Characterise Field Pests That Affect Bean Plants in Lowlands and Uphills of Mwanjari Parish Southwestern Division Kabale District. by Wakayiya, Derick

“…The ultimate goal was to improve pest control or eradication strategies to enhance bean production, ensuring food security and increased income through higher sales. …”
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Agribusiness strategy and Rural Development: A case Study of Ihunga Sub county-Ntungamo District. by Denis Simpson T.K, Singahache

“…The key study findings were: lack of provision of food security strategy, poor policy articulation and finally lack of supply of agricultural inputs to farmers. …”
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THE CHALLENGES FACED BY NIGERIAN WOMEN IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: STUDY OF FORON WOMEN, 2010- 2023 by GUMAR MANJI KEFAS, MUTTANG S. FWANGMUN, UCHECHUKWU F. MUTBAM

“…The paper also discusses challenges faced by women in agriculture and suggests ways through which these can be resolved in order to foster food security and self reliance. The appraisal of these challenges constitutes the main thrust. …”
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Identification of maize kernel varieties based on interpretable ensemble algorithms by Chunguang Bi, Chunguang Bi, Xinhua Bi, Jinjing Liu, Hao Xie, Shuo Zhang, He Chen, Mohan Wang, Lei Shi, Lei Shi, Shaozhong Song

“…The findings have significant practical value in agricultural production, improving quality management efficiency and contributing to food security assurance.…”
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Phosphogypsum as Fertilizer: Impacts on Soil Fertility, Barley Yield Components, and Heavy Metals Contents by M Barka Outbakat, Moussa Bouray, Redouane Choukr-Allah, Mohamed El Gharous, Kamal El Omari, Khalil El Mejahed

“…Fertilization is a critical input factor in crop production and food security achievement. Therefore, fertilization is a critical input factor in crop production and food security achievement. …”
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Transformative adaptation: from climate-smart to climate-resilient agriculture by Jon Hellin, Eleanor Fisher, Marcus Taylor, Suhas Bhasme, Ana María Loboguerrero

“…Abstract In response to the climate crisis, there has been much focus on climate-smart agriculture (CSA); namely, technologies and practices that enhance adaptation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to food security; the so-called triple win. Success has tended to be measured in terms of the number of farmers adopting CSA with less focus given to the impacts especially on human development. …”
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Strategic selection of polliniser trees can improve fruit quality of lychee, a crop that exhibits mixed-mating by Stephen J. Trueman, Joel Nichols, Christopher J. Burwell, Wiebke Kämper

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How Developments in Genebanks Could Shape Utilization Strategies for Domestic Animals by Qianzi Ren, Ying Gong, Peng Su, Gang Liu, Yabin Pu, Fuqing Yu, Yuehui Ma, Zhenqing Wang, Yefang Li, Lin Jiang

“…Global geographical, climatic, and ecological diversity has given rise to a wealth of domestic animals, which are essential for food security and agricultural sustainability. Since the 1960s, these critical genetic resources have declined significantly due to overdevelopment, ecological degradation, and climate change, posing a serious threat to global food security. …”
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A Sensitive, Specific and Fast Electrochemical‐based Nanobiosensor Diagnostic for Xanthomonas albilineans, the Cause of Sugarcane Leaf Scald Disease by Moutoshi Chakraborty, Shamsul Arafin Bhuiyan, Simon Strachan, Muhammad J.A. Shiddiky, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Narshone Soda, Rebecca Ford

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Does climate-smart agriculture technology improve farmers' subjective well-being? Micro-level evidence from Odisha, India by Dukhabandhu Sahoo, Pritisudha Mohanty, Surbhi Mishra, Manash Kumar Behera, Souryabrata Mohapatra

“…Since the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, food production must increase by 70% in the next 30 years to provide food security in the face of climate change. Implementing climate-smart agriculture technology (CSAT) is essential for ensuring food security and promoting economic growth in the context of sustainable agriculture. …”
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