Carbon for soils, not soils for carbon
GYK Moinet, R Hijbeek, DP van Vuuren… - Global Change …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The role of soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration as a 'win‐win'solution to both climate
change and food insecurity receives an increasing promotion. The opportunity may be too …
change and food insecurity receives an increasing promotion. The opportunity may be too …
An overview of smart irrigation management for improving water productivity under climate change in drylands
Global drylands, covering about 41% of Earth's surface and inhabited by 38% of the world's
population, are facing the stark challenges of water scarcity, low water productivity, and food …
population, are facing the stark challenges of water scarcity, low water productivity, and food …
The input reduction principle of agroecology is wrong when it comes to mineral fertilizer use in sub-Saharan Africa
Can farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) boost crop yields and improve food availability
without using more mineral fertilizer? This question has been at the center of lively debates …
without using more mineral fertilizer? This question has been at the center of lively debates …
Does climate-smart agriculture improve household income and food security? Evidence from Southern Ethiopia
Climate change threatens African countries' economic development and affects agriculture
and food security. Ethiopia is especially vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change …
and food security. Ethiopia is especially vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change …
Plastics and Micro/Nano-Plastics (Mnps) in the environment: occurrence, impact, and toxicity
Plastics, due to their varied properties, find use in different sectors such as agriculture,
packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of …
packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of …
Can drones help smallholder farmers improve agriculture efficiencies and reduce food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa? Local perceptions from Malawi
C McCarthy, Y Nyoni, DJ Kachamba, LB Banda… - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa play a vital role in achieving food security and
nutrition, yet they are often overlooked by development policies and lack access to the …
nutrition, yet they are often overlooked by development policies and lack access to the …
Narrowing maize yield gaps across smallholder farming systems in Zambia: what interventions, where, and for whom?
Maize production in Zambia must increase with a view towards improved food security and
reduced food imports whilst avoiding cropland expansion. To achieve this, it is important to …
reduced food imports whilst avoiding cropland expansion. To achieve this, it is important to …
Revisiting food security in 2021: An overview of the past year
Abstract Articles published in Food Security in 2021 are reviewed, showing a wide range of
topics covered. Many articles are directly linked with" food" and associated terms such as" …
topics covered. Many articles are directly linked with" food" and associated terms such as" …
Does the use of cocoa farmlands for artisanal small-scale gold mining really increase household food insecurity? Evidence from Ghana
In recent years, the use of cocoa farmlands for artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in
mineral rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa has been on ascendency. Previous studies …
mineral rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa has been on ascendency. Previous studies …
Unbalanced fertilizer use in the Eastern Gangetic Plain: The influence of Government recommendations, fertilizer type, farm size and cropping patterns
Intensive cropping systems with diverse cropping patterns present a challenge for nutrient
management on smallholder farms. Government-endorsed recommendations for crop …
management on smallholder farms. Government-endorsed recommendations for crop …