Global maize production, consumption and trade: trends and R&D implications
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 …
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …
Economics of crop residue management
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
Climate smart agriculture (CSA) has been promoted by governments and international
development institutions as an intervention to address climate change and deliver triple …
development institutions as an intervention to address climate change and deliver triple …
Smallholder farms and the potential for sustainable intensification
The sustainable intensification of African agriculture is gaining momentum with the
compelling need to increase food and agricultural production. In Southern Africa …
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
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 …
many people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In many settings, lack of control of infectious …