Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications

O Erenstein, M Jaleta, K Sonder, K Mottaleb… - Food security, 2022 - Springer
Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize (Zea mays L.; corn) has played an
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …

Economics of crop residue management

VV Krishna, M Mkondiwa - Annual Review of Resource …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
More than five billion metric tons of agricultural residues are produced annually worldwide.
Despite having multiple uses and significant potential to augment crop and livestock …

[HTML][HTML] Agri-nutrition research: revisiting the contribution of maize and wheat to human nutrition and health

N Poole, J Donovan, O Erenstein - Food Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
Research linking agriculture and nutrition has evolved since the mid-20th century. The
current focus is on child-stunting, dietary diversity and 'nutrient-rich'foods in recognition of …

Contribution, prospects and trends of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa: a review

MM Erdaw - International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this paper is to deliver summarized information on livestock production, trends
and prospects to the stakeholders/beneficiaries, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is always …

Climate change adaptation and mitigation in smallholder crop–livestock systems in sub-Saharan Africa: a call for integrated impact assessments

K Descheemaeker, SJ Oosting… - Regional Environmental …, 2016 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Thirty years of water management research for rice in sub-Saharan Africa: Achievement and perspectives

ER Dossou-Yovo, KP Devkota, K Akpoti, A Danvi… - Field crops …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rice is one of the major staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is mainly grown in
three environments: rainfed upland and rainfed and irrigated lowlands. In all rice-growing …

Crop straw utilization and field burning in Northern region of Ghana

PA Seglah, Y Wang, H Wang, Y Bi, K Zhou… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Efficient utilization of crop straw is a determining factor for cleaner production and
sustainable development in Ghana's agricultural sector. However, extensive field burning of …

Trade-offs, synergies and acceptability of climate smart agricultural practices by smallholder farmers in rural Ghana

P Antwi-Agyei, J Atta-Aidoo… - … Journal of Agricultural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Climate smart agriculture (CSA) has been promoted by governments and international
development institutions as an intervention to address climate change and deliver triple …

Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification

LM Mungai, S Snapp, JP Messina, R Chikowo… - Frontiers in plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
The sustainable intensification of African agriculture is gaining momentum with the
compelling need to increase food and agricultural production. In Southern Africa …

Effectiveness and profitability of preventive veterinary interventions in controlling infectious diseases of ruminant livestock in sub-Saharan Africa: a sco** review

FS Nuvey, J Arkoazi, J Hattendorf, GI Mensah… - BMC Veterinary …, 2022 - Springer
Agriculture in general, and livestock production in particular, serve as a livelihood source for
many people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In many settings, lack of control of infectious …