The livestock sector in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) is evolving. In response to
growing demand for livestock products, it is likely that smallholder production systems will …

Creating typologies is a way to summarize the large heterogeneity of smallholder farming
systems into a few farm types. Various methods exist, commonly using statistical analysis, to …

Soil degradation in semi-arid West Africa can be reversed through an intensified application
of organic matter, especially on coarse soils. Woody perennials have been promoted in the …

African mixed crop–livestock systems are vulnerable to climate change and need to adapt in
order to improve productivity and sustain people's livelihoods. These smallholder systems …

Agricultural productivity and growth in Mali are under threat from erratic rainfall, resulting in
more frequent dry years. The national economy is vulnerable to climate change due to 50 …

Abstract Context Since COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in the human
population, it has had immediate and significant effects on peoples' health and the …

Hemp concrete is seen as a possible solution for addressing the energy, health and comfort
issues of sustainable buildings, thanks to its hygrothermal properties and environmental …

Le code de la propriété intellectuelle interdit la photocopie à usage collectif des ayants droit.
Le non-respect de cette disposition met en danger l'édition, notamment scientifique, et est …

The top-down approach, whereby scientists design “ready-to-use” packages to be adopted
as they are by farmers, is being increasingly called into question. In reality, farmers often do …

The book looks at innovation in agriculture and food systems against the backdrop of the
great challenges facing humanity today. It does so by exploring the different dimensions of …