Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards biological control of papaya mealybug in Kenya by Kate Constantine, Fernadis Makale, Idah Mugambi, Harrison Rware, Duncan Chacha, Alyssa Lowry, Ivan Rwomushana, Frances Williams

“…Biological control is extremely sustainable in the smallholder production context, but in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) few attempts using this pest control method for arthropod pests have been successful, with one of the key reasons cited as poor involvement of farming communities and extension in the dissemination of information. …”
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Climate change awareness and adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers in semi-arid areas of Zimbabwe by Sandra Makaita Madamombe, Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a, Ingrid Öborn, George Nyamadzawo, Ngonidzashe Chirinda, Job Kihara, Libère Nkurunziza

“…A household survey including 245 smallholder farmers in Marange, Zimbabwe was carried out. …”
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Exploring the transition to agroforestry for smallholder farmers: a feasibility study for the Ashanti region of Ghana by Youp Dumas, Jolien Ubacht, Ellen van Andel, Lily Akorfa Keledorme

“…Smallholder farmers in the Ashanti region of Ghana face challenges due to shifts in climate patterns that have a significant negative impact on their crop yields. …”
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Adoption and Challenges of Zero-Carbon Energy among Rural Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Nigeria by Emmanuel Ejiofor Omeje

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Farmers’ Perception on the Welfare of Broiler Chickens in Smallholder Production Systems in Kiambu County, Kenya by Achikule A. Yensuk, Joyce G. Maina, Paul N. Mbugua

“…This study was conducted to determine the farmers’ attitudes towards the welfare of broiler chickens in smallholder production systems in Kiambu County, Kenya. …”
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The effect of income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest management of natural rubber by . Nurliza

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Combating land degradation for sustainable smallholder agriculture and food sovereignty in Ghana’s Volta Region by Armstrong Francis Tumawu, George Yao Kafu, Anthony Kangah, Mary Magdalene M. Tumawu

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Sustainability assessment of animal feed production from by-products of Sago palm smallholder industry by Allaily ., A.D. Santoso, M.N. Rofiq, N.A. Sasongko, H. Daulay, E.I. Wiloso, E. Widjaja, B.N. Utomo, A.I. Yanuar, S. Suryani, Y.P. Erlambang, U.N. Thiyas, D. Iskandar, A. Anhar, M. Rahmawati, T. Simamora, Y. Yusriani, G. Maghfirah, M. Ammar

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Study on Factors Affecting Estrus Synchronization in Smallholder Dairy Farming Systems of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia by Dagmawit Kibre, Gebregiorgis Ashebir, Berihu Gebrekidan, Haben Fesseha

“…A cross-sectional study was performed on 154 purposively selected smallholder dairy owners using a semistructured questionnaire to assess factors that influence the success of estrus synchronization in smallholder dairy farms located in Agula, Wukro, and Enderta districts, Northern Ethiopia. …”
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Effects of Calliandra and Sesbania on Daily Milk Production in Dairy Cows on Commercial Smallholder Farms in Kenya by D. N. Makau, J. A. VanLeeuwen, G. K. Gitau, S. L. McKenna, C. Walton, J. Muraya, J. J. Wichtel

“…The study objective was to ascertain the association between diet supplementation with Calliandra calothyrsus and Sesbania sesban and milk production in dairy cattle on commercial smallholder farms. This trial involved 235 cows from 80 smallholder dairy farms in Kenya randomly allocated to 4 intervention groups: (1) receiving Calliandra and Sesbania and nutritional advice; (2) receiving reproductive medicines and advice; (3) receiving both group 1 and 2 interventions; and (4) receiving neither intervention. …”
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Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Rice Intensification System among Smallholders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya by Francis Kadipo Kaloi, Hezron Nyarindo Isaboke, Charles Nyambane Onyari, Lucy Karega Njeru

“…Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly in Kenya due to its impact on smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the largest consumer of water, and its sustainability is threatened by water shortage. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Hermetic Storage Technology on Storage Quantity and Post-Harvest Storage Losses Among Smallholding Maize Farmers in Nepal by Deepak Kumar Nepali, Keshav Lall Maharjan

“…Promoting smallholding farmers to use improved storage technology is pivotal to enhance the sustainable agri-food system. …”
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Factors influencing livestock ownership and herd intensity among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jabulile Z. Manyike, Amon Taruvinga, Leocadia Zhou

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Review on Regulatory Framework and Identification of Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing Insurance Products among Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania by T. Yarumba, G. R. Kassenga, N. F. Mwageni

Subjects: “…Crop insurance; smallholder farmers; agriculture resilience; agricultural risks; regulatory landscape…”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN NAMTUMBO DISTRICT, TANZANIA by Hija Walad Mwatawala, Estherbella Martin Burian

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Exploring smallholder farmers’ access and participation in the Home Grown School Feeding Programme in selected counties of Kenya by Joyce Kamau, Collins Okoyo, Collins Okoyo, Tabitha Kanyui, Charles Mwandawiro, Samrat Singh, Lesley Drake

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Effects of COVID-19 on Coffee Market Participation of Smallholder Coffee Producers’ in Godere District, Southwestern Ethiopia by Temesgen Kabeta, Mabiratu Dangia

“…The study was conducted on the effects of COVID-19 on smallholder coffee producers’ coffee market participation in Godere district, southwestern Ethiopia. …”
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Impact pathways of trade liberalization on rural livelihoods: A case study of smallholder maize farmers in Mexico by GROENEWALD, Sytske, HELLIN, Jon, KELEMAN, Alder

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Value of teff (Eragrostis tef) genetic resources to support breeding for conventional and smallholder farming: a review by Aemiro Bezabih Woldeyohannes, Ermias Abate Desta, Carlo Fadda, Mario Enrico Pè, Matteo Dell’Acqua

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Drivers and barriers to the choice of production systems among smallholder pig farmers: Evidence from Northern Uganda by Caleb Ibukunoluwa Adewale, Elly Kurobuza Ndyomugyenyi, Basil Mugonola

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