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The second of three books in IFPRI's climate change in Africa series, East African Agriculture and Climate Change: A … contributors of East African Agriculture and Climate Change present plausible future scenarios that combine economic and … biophysical characteristics to explore the possible consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources management to 2050 …
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Small-scale private irrigation (SPRI) schemes make up most of the irrigated area in Nigeria, although they constitute …) transaction costs associated with investments in irrigation; and (4) effectiveness of public institutions activities in SPRI. …
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Agriculture has a central socioeconomic position in Ghana. This sector accounts for about 65 percent of the work force …. Although agriculture is a key part of the country’s economy, the structure of the sector is vulnerable because it relies on … rainfed agriculture during a roughly six-month rainy season. Droughts and other types of unseasonable weather pose risks for …
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Southern African Agriculture and Climate Change: A Comprehensive Analysis examines the food security threats facing … scenario maps, models, figures, and detailed analysis, the editors and contributors of Southern African Agriculture and Climate … consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources management to 2050. They also offer recommendations to national …
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This paper reviews the constraints hindering growth of agricultural productivity in Nigeria by providing an overview of the policy environment that affects agricultural productivity, establishing how the policy environment affects productivity improvement, and proposing lessons relevant for...
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"Agriculture is the main source of livelihood of the majority of people affected by HIV and AIDS globally, and it is …
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"This stocktaking workshop provided an opportunity for several groups with active interest in impact assessment relating to agricultural policy research to share experiences and views about what constitutes good practice in this field. The sponsoring organizations have had a long-standing...
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The IFPRI 2020 Conference on “Leveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Health†was held in New Delhi …
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