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Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of potato pests and their management in Uganda
(Kassel University Press, 2016-03-19)
As we initiate entomological research on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Uganda, there is need to understand farmers’ knowledge of existing insect pest problems and their management practices. Such information is important for designing a suitable intervention and successful integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. A farm household survey using a structured questionnaire was conducted among 204 potato farmers in six districts of Uganda (i.e., Kabale, Kisoro, Mbale, Kapchorwa, Mubende, and Kyegegwa) during August ...
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The effect of garlic extract on growth, haematology and cell-mediated immune response of newborn goat kids
(Kassel University Press, 2016-10-10)
The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of different levels of garlic extract supplemented in milk on growth rate, haematology and cell–mediated immune response of Markhoz newborn goat kids. Twenty four newborn goat kids (aged 7+/-3days) were randomly assigned to four groups. The groups consisted of control (received milk without garlic extract), T1, T2 and T3 which received milk supplemented with 62.5, 125 and 250 mg aqueous garlic extract per kg live weight per day for 42 days, respectively. Body ...
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Foliar phosphorus application enhances nutrient balance and growth of phosphorus deficient sugarcane
(Kassel University Press, 2016-09-22)
Although it is well known that nutrient imbalance in shoot tissues may impair plant performance, the interactive effect between foliar phosphorus (P) application and varying P availability in the rooting medium on the nutritional status of sugarcane has not been well studied. To fill this research gap, four sugarcane varieties (IAC91-1099, IACSP94-2101, IACSP94-2094 and IACSP95-5000) were evaluated using a combination of two concentrations of P in nutrient solution (P-deficient, PD = 0.02 mmol L^(−1) and P-sufficient, ...
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Optimising contract design in modern food supply chains: The case of paprika sector in Central Malawi
(Kassel University Press, 2017-04-21)
Contract farming remains one of the most efficient tools for integrating small-scale farmers into modern food markets. However, the literature lacks evidence on best practices in designing contracts for food supply chains in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to analyse the design of an existing contract in the emerging Malawian paprika sector using a qualitative analytical approach. The study compared a contract design in Malawi’s paprika supply chain with four similar contracts from the horticultural ...
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Improving non-communicable disease remediation outcomes in Tonga: the importance of domestic fruit production systems: an analysis
(Kassel University Press, 2017-04-18)
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the leading cause of mortality in the Pacific Island nation of Tonga. Current remedial strategies have focused on promoting healthy food choices based on increased intake of fruits and vegetables. While researchers seek to overcome complex social, gender and cultural practices that impede dietary transition, discontinuous domestic fruit supply chains undermine this effort. With the view to supporting a more holistic approach to NCD remediation in Tonga, this paper provides a ...
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Discriminating the quality of local pork from crossbred pork from extensive production of ethnic minorities in mountainous northern Vietnam
(Kassel University Press, 2017-03-07)
Developing short food supply chains for products from local pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) breeds may offer chances for smallholders in rural areas to participate in niche markets and obtain additional income. Because the authenticity and distinctness of products are crucial for establishing marketing, this study compared selected product characteristics of pork from the Vietnamese Ban breed with pork from crossbreds, each derived at their typical market weight and from their respective extensive and semi-extensive ...
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Droughts and debts: The domestic tea value chain and vulnerable livelihoods in Girimukti village, West Java, Indonesia
(Kassel University Press, 2017-03-23)
This article is concerned with the linkages between the livelihoods of tea smallholders and domestic value chains in Indonesia. Theoretically, our empirical inquiry is informed by an integration of the sustainable livelihoods approach and value chain analyses. This enables a better investigation of micro (livelihoods) — meso (industry) — macro (national and international trends and political economy) interdependencies and interactions. In addition to value chains and socioeconomic challenges, tea smallholders in ...
Dissertation
Sustainable Water Resource Management for a Safe Food System in Georgia: A study of Water Quality Governance, focusing the Mashavera River Basin
(2018-09-25)
From 2015 to 2018, a collaborative research project between the School of Agricultural and Natural Science, Agricultural University of Georgia and the Department of Organic Food Quality and Food Culture, University of Kassel, Germany, was carried out to investigate the multiple impacts of water quality on food security and water quality management issues in Mashavera River Basin. The environmental pollution in the Mashavera River Basin is a key hotspot in Georgia. There are competing interests in the River Basin. The ...
Dissertation
Kooperationspotenziale 'Grüner Werkstätten' und Beschäftigungspotenziale landwirtschaftlicher Betriebe sowie des branchennahen Handwerks für Menschen mit Behinderung
(2013-07-30)
In den bundesweit rund 670 anerkannten Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) arbeiten aktuell über 290 000 Menschen mit Behinderung. Rund ein Viertel dieser Einrichtungen bieten auch landwirtschaftliche oder gartenbauliche Arbeitsplätze (`Grüne WfbM´). Die UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention fordert u. a. eine inklusive Teilhabe der Menschen mit Behinderung am Arbeitsleben in Form von Zugangsmöglichkeiten zu sozialversicherungspflichtiger Beschäftigung auf dem allgemeinen Arbeitsmarkt.
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Dissertation
Der Einfluss von Zwischenfrüchten und reduzierter Bodenbearbeitung in ökologischen Anbausystemen auf Stickstoffflüsse und Beikräuter
(2018-06-28)
Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit war es, verschiedene Zwischenfrüchte hinsichtlich ihres Beikrautunterdrückungspotenzials und ihres Beitrags zur N-Versorgung der Hauptkulturen innerhalb verschiedener Szenarien reduzierter Bodenbearbeitung im Ökologischen Landbau zu untersuchen. Dafür wurden die Ergebnisse zweier wiederholter einjähriger Feldversuche (2011/12 und 2012/13) auf zwei verschiedenen Standorten sowie den letzten zwei Versuchsjahren eines mehrjährigen Versuches (2007-2013) herangezogen. Die Standorte der einjährigen ...