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Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics
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ISSN 1612-9830 · Kassel University Press · 387 artikel di indeks
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Economic development, inequality, and nutritional outcomes: A 2SLS panel analysis of protein consumption in Indonesia
This study examines the relationship between per capita protein consumption and poverty levels in Indonesia using a Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) approach within a simultaneous equations framework. The analysis employs panel data from 34 provinces over the period 2015-2024, based on provincially…
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Digital technologies in tropical agro-SMEs: Modelling return on investment, efficiency, and socio-environmental co-benefits in Costa Rica
Digital agriculture technologies are widely promoted as enablers of climate-resilient and efficient farming, yet empirical assessments of their financial, social, and ecological viability in tropical small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain limited. This study evaluates the perceived return…
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Exploring the impact of socioeconomic factors on the use of digital communication tools for poultry farming in South‑West Nigeria
The study examined how socioeconomic factors shape the use of Digital Communication Tools (DCTs) among poultry farmers in South-West Nigeria. The research aimed to describe the farmers’ socioeconomic profiles, gauge their awareness of DCTs and assess the extent to which these tools are used in…
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Effect of supplementation of Moringa oleifera leaf slurry on performance, rumen metabolites and enteric methane emission of growing Yankasa rams
This study evaluated the anti-methanogenic and nutritional effects of Moringa oleifera leaf slurry (MLS) in growing Yankasa rams. Sixteen rams (16.6 ± 3.00 kg) were assigned to four treatments supplying 0, 4, 8, or 12 g MLS kg⁻¹ DM intake in a completely randomised design. All animals received the…
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Why do farmers decide to continue? A literature review of the determinants of continuance intention in the agricultural domain
Despite numerous innovations introduced to the agricultural domain to achieve food sufficiency and promote smallholder social-economic growth, limited research has been conducted on the post-adoption stage. This study aims to identify the determining factors of continuance intention in agricultural…
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Ecological and economic performance of integrated pest management as a pathway to organic agriculture in rice farming in Indonesia
Sustainable rice production in tropical systems increasingly depends on farming strategies that balance productivity, input efficiency, and environmental integrity. Integrated pest management (IPM) is widely promoted as a pathway toward safer and more sustainable rice (paddy) cultivation; however…
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Black seeds, hidden diversity: Phenotypic structure in an urban landrace of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) in Niger
Neglected crops often harbour cryptic diversity maintained through informal seed systems, particularly in urban gardens of the Sahel. This study investigates phenotypic variation within a black-seeded Amaranthus spp. population cultivated in Niamey, Niger, where seed colour guides local selection…
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Drivers of rural household poverty in Sayed Abad district, Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan
Most of Afghanistan’s population lives in rural areas where poverty remains a persistent challenge, shaped by conflict, environmental stress, and limited livelihood opportunities. This study examines the factors driving household poverty in two villages, Meli Khel and Tarakhel, in the Sayed Abad…
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Growth performance, amino acid composition, and biochemical parameters of Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) fed with Ipomoea aquatica supplemented diets
This study investigated the potential for supplementing the diet of the climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) with Ipomoea aquatica by evaluating its growth performance, amino acid composition and biochemical parameters. A 60-day feeding trial was conducted using five isonitrogenous diets that…
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Climate resilience in Tanzanian farming cooperatives: Adaptive strategies for food security
Smallholder irrigation schemes in Morogoro, Tanzania, underpin rice-based farming systems, which are further supported by maize, cassava, and small-scale trade. These households face recurrent flooding, waterlogging, and persistent pest infestations, which threaten crop yields and income stability…
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Reflecting on livestock-related interventions in the 2020-2023 drought in Ethiopia and identifying areas for improvement: A qualitative study of expert opinions
Between 2020 and 2023 Ethiopia faced its worst drought for four decades, losing over four million livestock and placing over twelve million people into food insecurity. The overall aim of this study was to gain detailed, real reflections on the livestock-related humanitarian interventions used…
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Evaluating the impact of home gardening and nutrition education on haemoglobin levels, dietary diversity, and mid-upper arm circumference in Mbororo women: Case of Northwest region, Cameroon
The nutritional status of the Mbororo, a Fulbe minority group in Cameroon’s Northwest Region, is often inadequate. This cross-sectional study assessed the impact of a home garden project combined with nutrition education on the nutritional status of Mbororo women, using dietary diversity score…
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COVID-19’s impact on urban food security in Benin: Evidence from household dietary changes
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated response measures significantly affected household food consumption and security. In Benin, the most stringent intervention was the establishment of a sanitary cordon to restrict movement. This study examines the impact of the pandemic on urban household diets…
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Genetic structure and diversity of dairy cows in commercial herds in Burkina Faso using microsatellite markers
The present study provides knowledge about the genetic diversity and population structure of cows in peri-urban cattle herds that are urgently needed for the planning of systematic selection programs. We considered 21 microsatellite markers to identify genetic clusters for 112 dairy cows from…
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Growth promoting and health enhancing effects of aged palm sap-enriched activated biochar in broiler nutrition
This study aimed to assess the impact of aged palm sap-enriched activated biochar (AC+APS) supplementation on the growth performance, carcass yield, haematological parameters and biochemical indices of broilers. Two hundred and forty (240) male day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were assigned to…
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Effectiveness of the farmer-field-school approach in small-scale mixed crop-livestock systems in Burundi
Dairy farming is one of the means to meet the growing demand for milk and reduce rural poverty in developing countries. To improve its productivity, many agricultural approaches have been tried, including the Farmer-Field-School (FFS) approach. This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of…
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Impact of potato business on household food security: An empirical study from Tigray regional state, Ethiopia
Food insecurity remains a persistent global challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the role of cash crops in influencing household food security continues to be debated. To address this gap, this study examines the impact of potato cash crop production on household food security in…
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Challenges and stakeholder perspectives on livestock traceability systems in subtropical Botswana for improved food security and economic sustainability
This paper examines stakeholder perspectives on the challenges facing livestock traceability in Botswana, focusing on systemic, institutional, and usability constraints that hinder effective implementation. Using a mixed-methods design, the study collected quantitative survey data and qualitative…
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Factors influencing empowerment of rural women in farm households in Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Rural Ethiopian women play a critical yet under-documented role in farm production and household welfare, but entrenched socio-economic and cultural barriers persistently hinder their empowerment. This study examines the determinants of empowerment among 415 women farm households in Arsi Zone…
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Does guava (Psidium guajava L.) adoption enhance food security and dietary diversity? A neglected fruit crop from northern Ethiopia
This paper aimed to examine the impact of guava adoption on food security and dietary diversity of farm households in northern Ethiopia. This study used 384 sample households, of which 184 and 200 were adopters and non-adopters, respectively. We used an endogenous switching regression model (ESR)…