Currently, the COVID-19 outbreak is spreading fast in 185 countries and has engaged most
people around the world. COVID-19 imposes severe and tragic consequences on people's …

Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect low-and lower-
middle income countries (LLMICs) where 80% of global NCD related deaths occur. LLMICs …

Using cross-sectional data and a propensity score matching technique, this paper
investigates the impact of cooperatives on adoption of agricultural technologies. Our …

This paper examines the determinants of participation in an outsourced extension programs
and its impact of smallholder farmers' net farm income in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South …

The cultivation of crops outside the regular cropping calendar when supply is low and prices
are high can give farmers better profits and consumers more choice. However, off-season …

In most of the developing countries, lack of resources and little market accessibility are
among the major factors that affect small farming household food security. This study aims to …

In many areas of Africa, rural livelihoods depend heavily on subsistence farming. Using
improved agricultural technologies can increase productivity in smallholder agriculture and …

Structured Abstract Context In Southern Africa, the prevalence of undernourished people
has increased more than elsewhere worldwide. Cattle ownership has been increasingly …

The paper investigates the respective impacts on incomes of contractual arrangements,
direct sales and spot marketing for “safe vegetable” farmers in northern Vietnam. It is based …

Smallholder farmers' participation in agricultural cooperatives is often promoted as a
promising strategy for overcoming market imperfections and to increase farmers' productivity …