Kosovo is struggling with low productivity in agriculture and an overwhelming majority of small farms. This paper analyses changes in the factor mix that can bring the highest increase in marginal productivity, employing a non-parametric quantile regression based on Farm Accountan...
In Mexico, the highest production is found in the south-southeast region of the country, which has the right climate, a great amount of water and the right land properties for banana production. The region is difficult to access - especially compared to other regions that grow bananas - as ...
In preparation for the Financing Agriculture Sustainably (FINAS 2024) Conference slated for March 27th and 28th, a pre-conference dialogue themed "Combining short-term response and long-term vision: Rethinking the approach to fertilizer subsidies" is scheduled. Hosted by GIZ,...
In other parts of the world, increasing agricultural productivity and industrialisation went together. More productive farmers meant there was a surplus that could feed cities; in turn, that created a pool of labour for factories. But African cities are diffe...
COLOMBO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- In the sweltering heartland of Sri Lanka, where sunshine, heat, and abundant water conspire to create a tropical paradise, a seed sown often bursts into life with astonishing speed. Yet, for Darshani Jayamanne, additional director of the sustainable agriculture re...
How can higher-yield farming help to spare nature? Expansion of land area used for agriculture is a leading cause of biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the tropics. One potential way to reduce these impacts is to increase food production per unit area (yield)... ...
Market-Oriented Agriculture and Farm Performance: Evidence from Rural China Renting-in land has allowed rural households to increase their farm profits by about 40%. However, despite increasing farm size, crop yields fell by about 47% due to land renting-in activities. Cash cropping increased both...
42.When people are knitting, they tend to eat fewer snacks. 43.Survey findings show that knitting can help people relieve stress. 44.According to a study, knitters and crocheters are less likely to suffer mild cognitive damage. 45.The products of knitting can increase one's sense ofself-res...
In this perspective paper, we argue that more attention is needed for the inclusion and exclusion effects of Agriculture 4.0 technologies, and for reflection on how they relate to diverse transition pathways towards sustainable agricultural and food systems driven by mission-oriented innovation systems....
Once the seedlings have germinated, thin them to 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) apart in the stand.To ensure uniform crop growth and the highest possible harvest, variable rate planting is the way to go. Segmenting the field and adjusting seeding rates accordingly is made simple with productivity ...