The evidence on the potential for agricultural interventions to contribute to improved nutrition has grown considerably over the past decade.
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Introducing small-scale irrigation can bring opportunities for empowerment and exclusion. To support equity and inclusion, projects must go beyond technology access alone.
Private transfers, public transfers, and foodinsecurity during the time of COVID-19: Evidence from Bangladesh
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest has grown in what kinds of assistance protect household food security during shocks.
Objective
We aimed to understand the mortality risks of vulnerable newborns (defined as preterm and/or born weighing smaller or larger compared to a standard population), in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Widespread use of small power pumps in South Asia has revolutionized agricultural production since the 1970s. In the past few years, solar photovoltaic pumps have become affordable alternatives to diesel and grid-powered electric pumps.
Climate change, poverty, and low environmental education have contributed to increasing vulnerability of poor farmers in Mali. This study was done to determine the impact of low-cost adaptation strategies on resilience and welfare.
Climate shock response and resilience of smallholder farmers in the drylands of south-eastern Zimbabwe
Climatic shocks are exerting pressure on livelihoods of Zimbabwe's smallholder farmer—who irrigate only 2% of their farms.
Key messages The participation of smallholder farmers in high-value and profitable value chains as well as contract farming remains low in Africa.
Fragility, Conflict, and Migration addresses challenges to livelihood, food, and climate security faced by some of the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
Individual farmer investments have the potential to fill the gap in public investments and be more cost-effective than large-scale irrigation. However, this development primarily occurs outside of formal systems.
Mongolia’s projected warming is far above the global average and could exceed 5 °C by the end of the century.
لقد واجه العالم الكثير من الازمات خلال عام 2022.
Assessment of process skills and competency gaps in undergraduate (UG) agricultural extension curriculum can assist in developing competency-based curricula which in turn could enhance the efficiency of agricultural extension and advisory services
Agricultural extension and advisory services in Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya
Agricultural extension and advisory services is a system that facilitates access of farmers or their organizations to new knowledge, information and technologies and promotes interaction with research, education, agri‐business, and other relevant
Process skills and core competencies are basic sets of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that agricultural extension professionals require to perform their tasks effectively.
Strengthening agricultural extension training in Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya
To strengthen the agricultural extension curriculum, the present study was undertaken in sub-Saharan Africa covering Nigeria, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya during 2021-2023.
Long-term association between maternal preconception hemoglobin concentration, anemia, and child health and development in Vietnam
Background
The long-term association between preconception maternal hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and child health and development is unclear.
Important changes in farms and farm demographics are noted in Ethiopia since 2004/05. These changes have important implications on discussions of the future of Ethiopian agriculture.
Understanding the types of food systems interventions that foster women's empowerment and the types of women that are able to benefit from different interventions is important for development policy.