Economic, environmental and social efficiency and effectiveness development in the sustainable crop agricultural sector: A systematic in-depth analysis review

H Taoumi, K Lahrech - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Multi-dimensional inclusion of economic, environmental, and social sustainability spheres
together are the most global concerns of the agricultural crop sector. Therefore, optimizing …

Technical efficiency and technological gaps of rice production in Anambra State, Nigeria

CA Obianefo, JN Ng'ombe, A Mzyece, B Masasi… - Agriculture, 2021 - mdpi.com
The traditional approach to modeling productive efficiency assumes that technology is
constant across the sample. However, farms in different regions may face different …

Identifying the spatial–temporal pattern of cropland's non-grain production and its effects on food security in China

J Wang, C Dai - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Non-grain production of cropland (NGPCL) is a common phenomenon in the process of
rapid urbanization in order to meet the diversified food demand and prosperity of the rural …

[HTML][HTML] Crop Diversification in Bangladesh: Public Policy Provisions and Practice-A Scoping Review to Inform Policy and Initiatives

R Nandi, TJ Krupnik, W Kabir - Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Bangladesh's agriculture and diet are highly rice-centric, although rational, risky, and
arguably unsustainable. This necessitates a focus on crop diversification to enhance food …

[HTML][HTML] Strategic value of crop diversification among farmers: New insights and measurement

A Mzyece, V Amanor-Boadu, JN Ng'ombe - World Development …, 2023 - Elsevier
Previous literature has mostly used crop diversification indices to quantify the extent of crop
diversification used by farmers. Indices are useful in assessing the number and proportion of …

How to Break the Bottleneck of Potato Production Sustainable Growth—A Survey from Potato Main Producing Areas in China

R Lun, Q Luo, M Gao, G Li, T Wei - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
China is the world's largest potato producer, and the potato's role in ensuring food security
and rural development is irreplaceable. Therefore, how to achieve sustainable growth in …

Unveiling the hidden gems: Minor crops as catalysts for sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and economic resilience

K Mattas, SA Nastis, A Michailidis… - Sustainable …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This paper highlights the significance of nurturing and safeguarding minor crops as a means
of achieving regional sustainable development, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring food …

Crop Diversification Grown as Strip Intercropping Can Improve Farmers' Return in a Dryland with Sandy Soil

IKD Jaya, H Suheri, W Wangiyana… - Jurnal Penelitian …, 2024 - jppipa.unram.ac.id
Maize and mungbean are two common crops grown in dryland areas with sandy soil
structures. This study aimed to explore the potential of adding cayenne pepper to increase …

Agricultural diversification for crop yield stability: a smallholder adaptation strategy to climate variability in Ethiopia

J Menesch, C Godde, W Venables, D Renard… - Regional Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Climate variability threatens food system stability, particularly among smallholders in
developing countries who depend on rainfed agriculture. Farm diversification could be a …

The adoption of cotton combine services and farm technical efficiency: evidence from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

M Bilal, A Tadjiev, N Djanibekov - Journal of Agribusiness in …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study examines the adoption of cotton combine services and its impact on farm
technical efficiency in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The research aims to determine whether …