There is an ongoing debate about how best to feed the growing world population in the long
run and associated implications for research and development. Some call for a new Green …

The increasing availability of satellite data at higher spatial, temporal and spectral
resolutions is enabling new applications in agriculture and economic development …

BACKGROUND Accurate and comprehensive measurements of a range of sustainable
development outcomes are fundamental inputs into both research and policy. For instance …

The agriculture sector provides the majority of food supplies, ensures food security, and
promotes sustainable development. Due to recent climate changes as well as trends in …

Rigorous impact evaluations of agricultural research and development programs involve
estimating the causal effects of interventions. Here we examine the scope and challenges of …

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) plays an important role in livestock production in most regions of
the world, but the quantity and quality of alfalfa have been critically affected by drought …

In a world where climate change, population growth, and global diseases threaten economic
access to food, policies and contingency plans can strongly benefit from reliable forecasts of …

Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a promising alternative to chemical fumigation for
controlling soilborne plant pathogens and weeds. This study investigated the impact of …

Center pivot irrigation systems are used to enhance crop production in many countries
around the world. Establishing the location and extent of such fields provides information …

CONTEXT This article presents a systematic and comprehensive literature review of
agricultural research for development (AR4D) programs. OBJECTIVE The review aims to …