The intensification of agricultural production is connected to the increased use of fertilizers,
pesticides, irrigation water, and energy. Among all cropping systems, rice cultivation is …

In spite of the investment and efforts made for irrigation development, many irrigation
schemes in Ethiopia are performing below design expectations leaving huge areas and …

In low-income countries, the livelihoods of smallholders are affected to different extent by
multiple issues, such as food insecurity or low soil fertility, depending on their multiple assets …

The development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and light sensors has required new
approaches for high-resolution remote sensing applications. High spatial and temporal …

International agencies, non-governmental organisations, technical experts, and academia
have strongly recommended that water resources planning and strategic environmental …

Drawing on a survey of 148 Fairtrade-certified smallholder coffee farmers in the Kagera
region of Tanzania, a quantitative investigation was performed on the farmers' motivations …

Food insecurity and poverty are of major concern for farmers and rural households in
Tanzania. Innovations to increase the sustainability of households must be carefully …

In spite of being a large paddy and maize producer for the last decade, Indonesian farming
has been suffering from high population, land conversion and low agricultural employment …

The small-scale agricultural sector is considered as an indispensable role player in
improving the South African rural economies by means of enhancing sustainable rural …

BACKGROUND Tomatoes are a significant product of the Mediterranean region and a
crucial component of the Mediterranean diet. The formulation of dried tomato products …