Foodborne illnesses remain a major global health concern, with fresh produce like the increasingly popular garden egg often linked to contamination outbreaks. Although garden egg is widely consumed in…

Abstract The persistent food shortage and associated hunger, and poverty crisis plaguing many tropical African countries is as a result of poor performance of the agricultural sector. This phenomenon…

ABSTRACT Gender differences in the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) exacerbate inequalities that affect farming communities. This study examined gender differences in the use of…

Sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly vital for food security and economic growth, particularly as the agricultural sector grapples with challenges posed by climate change. This study…

Key Messages 1. Urban agriculture boosts food security and household resilience. Families with climate-smart gardens were up to 35% less likely to face hunger, produced five to six times more food…

Abstract This paper examines the consequences of decentralization in the management of canal irrigation for spatial allocation of water and agricultural performance. Under centralized management…

The adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies by smallholder maize farmers in Botswana remains very low. This study assesses the adoption drivers of the improved irrigation technologies in…

<p>The response of soil structure to nutrient management may vary across environments. Poultry manure (PM) and/or inorganic fertilizers (IF) effects on soil pH, organic carbon (SOC), and hydraulic…

Sustainable intensification of livestock production relies critically on effective disease management, yet the environmental implications of current practices remain poorly understood. The study was…

ABSTRACT Climate change and variability pose a significant hindrance to agricultural productivity. The adverse effects are particularly concerning in many African countries that rely heavily on…