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About 15 Results found. From 1997 - 2015
News - 10 Jul 2018
Forests: The greenest pastures? New findings on a secret to upping crop production without depleting soil of nutrients
Interview - 28 Jul 2017
There is more to farming than yields, and more to forests than trees In balancing conservation concerns and agricultural aims, there are other factors to consider, including what farmers want and what happens to crops growing...
News - 19 Apr 2017
Altitude Matters How elevation affects carbon and biodiversity in a warming world
News - 19 Apr 2017
Altitude Matters News - 28 Jul 2016
When small meets big in the value chain Smallholder farmers can benefit from partnerships with large organizations, but power dynamics can put them at a disadvantage.
News - 28 Jul 2016
When small meets big in the value chain News - 24 Apr 2015
The big spill: Intensive farming alters soils in forest remnants, study finds Researchers discover high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, uranium and cadmium.
Analysis - 24 Feb 2015
How does land tenure affect agricultural productivity? A systematic review Research suggests tenure reform in Africa produces relatively modest gains.
News - 6 Oct 2014
In fight against African pests, researchers point to natural-born killers Many African farmers are suspicious of natural pesticides, despite their significant benefits.
News - 18 Feb 2014
Expert urges new strategy for study of rural-urban migration Changing rural livelihoods distort data, resulting in numerous implications for forests and forest policies
Event Coverage - 24 Dec 2013
Farmer urges range of measures to aid women battling climate change Women want to adapt to new ways of farming, but often lack access to technology and sufficient expertise.
Event Coverage - 29 Oct 2012
Bringing the genebank back to the field: researcher argues for on-farm conservation Researchers promote community based biodiversity management to protect biological diversity.
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