This paper aims to understand why smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are “resisting” to adopt
small grains as a strategy for adapting to the negative effects of climate change. The uptake …
small grains as a strategy for adapting to the negative effects of climate change. The uptake …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in Sorghum Improvement for Climate Resilience in the Global Arid and Semi-Arid Tropics: A Review
A Mwamahonje, Z Mdindikasi, D Mchau, E Mwenda… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sorghum is a climate-resilient crop which has been cultivated as a staple food in the semi-
arid areas of Africa and Asia for food and nutrition security. However, the current climate …
arid areas of Africa and Asia for food and nutrition security. However, the current climate …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of the determinants of farmer participation in sorghum farming among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya
Sorghum as a drought tolerant crop provides an alternative opportunity towards increasing
food production in the face of global climate change, mostly affecting Sub-Saharan Africa …
food production in the face of global climate change, mostly affecting Sub-Saharan Africa …
Novel GBS-based SNP markers for finger millet and their use in genetic diversity analyses
Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn., commonly known as finger millet, is a multipurpose crop
used for food and feed. Genomic tools are required for the characterization of crop gene …
used for food and feed. Genomic tools are required for the characterization of crop gene …
A review of appropriate mechanisation systems for sustainable traditional grain production by smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa with particular reference to …
Climate change and variability is affecting the production of maize, a staple food in
Zimbabwe. This have led to the advocacy for production of traditional grains (sorghum, pearl …
Zimbabwe. This have led to the advocacy for production of traditional grains (sorghum, pearl …
Field edge rainwater harvesting and inorganic fertilizers for improved sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) yields in semi-arid farming regions of Marange, Zimbabwe
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is mainly cultivated in marginal areas of Zimbabwe, where
soil fertility is poor and rainfall is low, erratic, and poorly distributed, leading to low yields …
soil fertility is poor and rainfall is low, erratic, and poorly distributed, leading to low yields …
[HTML][HTML] Determinants of sorghum productivity among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya
The productivity of sorghum in Kenya is on decline despite sorghum being one of the
suitable crops for the arid and semi-arid areas commonly found in Kenya. The study …
suitable crops for the arid and semi-arid areas commonly found in Kenya. The study …
Market participation and marketing channel preferences by small scale sorghum farmers in semi-arid Zimbabwe
A fundamental concern of agricultural development is the efficient marketing of goods and
services. This paper examines the determinants of market participation and marketing …
services. This paper examines the determinants of market participation and marketing …
Testing the climate resilience of sorghum and millet with time series data
Cereals are important in meeting the security needs of households and also as an industrial
crop for the poultry and brewery industries. In recent times, climate change has been one of …
crop for the poultry and brewery industries. In recent times, climate change has been one of …
[PDF][PDF] Role of small grains in adapting to climate change: Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Climate change has become one of the most profound threats to smallholder agriculture in
semi-arid and arid areas. Farmers in this sector are especially vulnerable to climate change …
semi-arid and arid areas. Farmers in this sector are especially vulnerable to climate change …