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Environmental Sciences
Samuel Fuhrimann, Andrea Farnham, Philipp Staudacher, Aggrey Atuhaire, Tiziana Manfioletti, Charles B. Niwagaba, Sarah Namirembe, Jonathan Mugweri, Mirko S. Winkler, Lutzen Portengen, Hans Kromhout, Ana M. Mora
Summary: The study found an association between overall pesticide exposure and several neurobehavioral outcome variables, but predominantly null associations when examining individual pesticide active ingredients, except for a positive association between glyphosate exposure and impaired visual memory. Further epidemiological studies are needed to evaluate glyphosate's neurotoxicity while considering confounding factors.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Rida Akzar, Wendy Umberger, Alexandra Peralta
Summary: This study aims to understand the technology adoption status of smallholder farmers and identifies factors influencing adoption through the formation of two unique clusters. The Low awareness/low adoption cluster was characterized by older age, lower education level, smaller and less profitable dairy enterprises, and less contact with relevant organizations and extension staff. Farmers face multilayered and heterogeneous constraints to adopting dairy technologies.
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Food Science & Technology
Simon Nyokabi, Pieternel A. Luning, Imke J. M. de Boer, Luke Korir, Emmanuel Muunda, Bockline O. Bebe, Johanna Lindahl, Bernard Bett, Simon J. Oosting
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and adoption of milk quality and food safety practices by smallholder farmers in Kenya. The results revealed low knowledge levels and negative attitudes, highlighting the need for improvement in knowledge and attitudes to implement better hygiene control, disease control, and antibiotic residue control practices.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md. Delowar Hossain, Md. Abdus Salam, Shabbir Ahmed, Mst. Umme Habiba, Shahrina Akhtar, Md. Mazharul Islam, S. A. Masudul Hoque, Abu Sadeque Md. Selim, Md. Morshedur Rahman
Summary: Global warming has caused an increase in heat stress for animals, which can be measured using the Temperature Humidity Index (THI). This study examined the THI pattern and its relationship with the production performances of dairy cows in Bangladesh. The results showed that June had a higher THI value compared to January, leading to a decrease in milk production, milk fat, and protein content. However, ash content increased. Regression analysis revealed that a higher THI and rectal temperature were associated with lower milk yield.
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Environmental Sciences
Zainab Oyetunde-Usman, Kehinde Oluseyi Olagunju, Oyinlola Rafiat Ogunpaimo
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing the adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) in Nigeria using data from the 2015 General Household Survey, finding that adoption rates depend significantly on factors such as age of household head, gender, education, household size, access to extension services, and household wealth status. The results suggest that policymakers should focus on maintaining or increasing household asset bases and encouraging training programs to promote the adoption of SAPs.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nanang Dwi Wahyono, Niswatin Hasanah, Rita Parmawati, Wing-Keung Wong
Summary: This study examines the impact of five types of capital (human, social, natural, physical, and financial) on the welfare of dairy farmers in Pujon District. The findings reveal that these five capitals have a significant and positive influence on farmer welfare, offering a tangible framework for enhancing and measuring welfare in the district and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julius Manda, Carlo Azzarri, Shiferaw Feleke, Bekele Kotu, Lieven Claessens, Mateete Bekunda
Summary: Research suggests that smallholder farmers' participation in both single-commodity and multiple-commodity markets has positive effects on household income and food security, with the greatest benefits found in participating in multiple-commodity markets. Policies promoting diversification in crop income sources are crucial for enhancing welfare and food security.
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Agronomy
Hycenth Tim Ndah, Johannes Schuler, Vandoline N. Nkwain, Beatus Nzogela, Walter Mangesho, Richard Mollel, Rose Loina, Peter Zander, Birthe K. Paul
Summary: Dairy productivity in sub-Saharan Africa has not reached its full potential, despite the increasing demand for milk due to population growth. This study focuses on the potential adoption of improved forages by smallholder farmers in Tanzania. Based on qualitative methods including farm visits, interviews, and a multi-stakeholder workshop, the study identifies and analyzes the factors influencing the adoption and diffusion of improved forage technologies. The findings highlight unsuitable climate, unfavorable socioeconomic conditions, positive community attitudes, ecological benefits, and the role of promoting institutions as key factors affecting the adoption potential.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amos W. Wawire, Adam Csorba, Jozsef A. Toth, Erika Micheli, Mark Szalai, Evans Mutuma, Eszter Kovacs
Summary: This study evaluates soil fertility management among smallholder farmers in Mount Kenya East region and finds that the decision to invest in fertility practices is correlated with farmers' socio-economic, farm-related factors and institutional characteristics. ISFM techniques are divided into 3 sets, including manure, fertilizer use, agroforestry; slash-no-burn, residue burn, fallowing; residue application, minimum tillage.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rami Al Sidawi, Teo Urushadze, Angelika Ploeger
Summary: Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in the dairy production sector in Georgia, but they are facing challenges such as heavy metal pollution. This research study examines the problems small farmers encounter in dairy production and the impact of ethical, cultural, and traditional factors on the dairy value chain.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tsega Adego
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges of agriculture in developing countries, particularly in Ethiopia, in adapting to climate change. It emphasizes the importance of considering local specificities in interventions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Y. R. Waarts, V Janssen, R. Aryeetey, D. Onduru, D. Heriyanto, S. Tin Aprillya, A. N'Guessan, L. Courbois, D. Bakker, V. J. Ingram
Summary: The analysis of smallholder cocoa and tea farmers' data and literature reveals that a large proportion of them are unable to achieve a living income. Short-term interventions such as improving food security, health, finding alternative employment, and social assistance programs could be effective for households with a low likelihood of generating a living income.
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Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Waqar Arshad, Muhammad Moazzam, Muhammad Mustafa Raziq, Waqas Ahmed
Summary: Food safety is crucial for human well-being and sustainable development. This study examines the relationship between smallholder dairy farmers' adoption of food safety standards and a country's ability to export agri-food products. It also investigates the role of supply chain learning and value addition in this relationship. The findings highlight the importance of compliance with food safety standards and suggest implications for policymakers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Development Studies
Alexandre Gori Maia, Rodrigo Lanna Franco da Silveira, Camila Veneo Campos Fonseca, Jennifer Burney, Daniele Cesano
Summary: The study found that the climate resilience programme played a key role in improving the technical efficiency of dairy farmers, but increasing temperatures remain a significant threat to efficiency growth in the region. The findings provide insights for policymakers to design adaptive strategies to help vulnerable family farmers facing extreme weather events.
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Belay Duguma
Summary: This study examines the composition, processing, consumption, and marketing of raw cow milk among smallholder dairy producers in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. The study finds that the average milk production is 5.98 liters per household per day and a majority of the milk is marketed. However, there is a lack of awareness about zoonotic diseases among respondents.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
