Sustainable Land Use by Organic and Integrated Farming Systems

Reents, Hans Jürgen; Küstermann, Björn; Kainz, Max

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“…Furthermore, the findings corroborate evidence from other parts of the world that the combination of livestock and crop production enhances organic farming practices. This is because the animals provide manure and other types of animal waste which can improve the nutrient cycle and organic matter important for the maintenance of soil structure and fertility (Reents, Küstermann and Kainz 2008). However, the situation still requires that the extension practices and policies should be redirected to focus on supporting and empowering farmers in their decision-making process that is within the context of their environment, health and socioeconomic conditions.…”

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Evaluating the role of public agricultural extension and advisory services in promoting agro-ecology transition in Southeast Nigeria

Emeana

Trenchard

Dehnen‐Schmutz

et al. 2018

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

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Agro-ecological farming approaches sustain food production with zero or reduced dependence on agro-chemicals. This study investigated the impact of public agricultural extension activities in enhancing the transition to agro-ecological approaches, in particular organic farming, in south-eastern Nigeria. Data were collected from thirty farmers and twenty extension personnel using in-depth interviews. The respondents were selected using a purposeful random sampling technique. The results show that extension and advisory activities are influenced by current agricultural policy. Extension personnel currently focus almost exclusively on intensive agricultural practices because of the agricultural transformation agenda which surprisingly ignores the principles of organic farming. Factors such as policy, social, environmental, research and extension management were observed to impede organic farming transition. It is concluded that there is need for a clearly enunciated organic agricultural policy that supports farmers, organic agricultural research and information dissemination. A participatory approach in policy formulation and information dissemination that incorporates farmers' traditional knowledge with capacity to strengthen the agricultural information dissemination structure is recommended to improve agro-ecological transition.

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Evaluating the role of public agricultural extension and advisory services in promoting agro-ecology transition in Southeast Nigeria

Emeana

Trenchard

Dehnen‐Schmutz

et al. 2018

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

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Producers’ Perception of the Benefits of Farm Certification: The Case of the National Good Agricultural Practices Programme

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Niewiadomski,

Grochola

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The objectives of this study were to assess the perception of a national certification programme for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), specifically IPR (Integrated Plant Production). Another aim was to indicate the barriers of the implementation and the benefits of the practices within the IPR certification. The study was conducted using a survey questionnaire. The results were subjected to Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and an analysis of the correlations between demographic characteristics and the perception of the certificate among IPR-certified farmers. Among the motivations for implementing the certificate and perceived benefits, respondents revealed specific values: a high level of social and environmental awareness and responsibility, a relatively high pursuit of material security, and a strong pro-market attitude. Of these factors, the responsibility and awareness factor best described the population, while the material security factor was less significant. The demographic characteristics in the researched population were found to be statistically insignificant for the perception of the programme and presented values. The second part of the study revealed a number of phenomena observed in the context of implementing the certificate, including positive environmental changes and those related to relations with market partners. One of the hidden factors behind these changes was the time factor. In this context, it was suggested that the longer validity of the certificate may increase interest in it. Recommendations were also formulated regarding addressing the values declared by respondents as being key in implementing IPR certification and minimising the gap in expectations regarding the price and the price obtained for certified products.

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Role of Rural Women in Achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Through Mushroom Agri-Entrepreneurship

Joseph,

Krishnakumar,

Ceasar

et al. 2024

The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

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Rural women have an important and crucial role in the progress and prosperity of households and thereby local and national economies through significant contributions every day from bringing an income to her household as an employed wage earner, to taking care of her family and elders, to creating jobs as an entrepreneur. Mushroom cultivation, an agro-based microenterprise, seems ideal for rural women folk to get a new livelihood and income generation option without much additional investments of money and time. The potential of promoting mushroom growing as an important vocation for women is significant in this context. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) can be achieved.

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Sustainable Land Use by Organic and Integrated Farming Systems

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Evaluating the role of public agricultural extension and advisory services in promoting agro-ecology transition in Southeast Nigeria

Evaluating the role of public agricultural extension and advisory services in promoting agro-ecology transition in Southeast Nigeria

Producers’ Perception of the Benefits of Farm Certification: The Case of the National Good Agricultural Practices Programme

Role of Rural Women in Achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Through Mushroom Agri-Entrepreneurship

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