Can I speak to the manager? The gender dynamics of decision-making in Kenyan maize plots

Rachel Voss Zachary Gitonga Jason Donovan Mariana Garcia-Medina Pauline Muindi (2023, [Artículo])

Gender and social inclusion efforts in agricultural development are focused on making uptake of agricultural technologies more equitable. Yet research looking at how gender relations influence technology uptake often assumes that men and women within a household make farm management decisions as individuals. Relatively little is understood about the dynamics of agricultural decision-making within dual-adult households where individuals’ management choices are likely influenced by others in the household. This study used vignettes to examine decision-making related to maize plot management in 698 dual-adult households in rural Kenya. The results indicated a high degree of joint management of maize plots (55%), although some management decisions—notably those related to purchased inputs—were slightly more likely to be controlled by men, while other decisions—including those related to hiring of labor and maize end uses—were more likely to be made by women. The prevalence of joint decision-making underscores the importance of ensuring that both men’s and women’s priorities and needs are reflected in design and marketing of interventions to support maize production, including those related to seed systems, farmer capacity building, and input delivery.

Intrahousehold Jointness CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA GENDER HOUSEHOLDS MAIZE SEED SYSTEMS DECISION MAKING

Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer and planting density levels for maize production under current climate conditions in Northwest Ethiopian midlands

Kindie Tesfaye Dereje Ademe Enyew Adgo (2023, [Artículo])

This study determined the most effective plating density (PD) and nitrogen (N) fertilizer rate for well-adapted BH540 medium-maturing maize cultivars for current climate condition in north west Ethiopia midlands. The Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT)-Crop Environment Resource Synthesis (CERES)-Maize model has been utilized to determine the appropriate PD and N-fertilizer rate. An experimental study of PD (55,555, 62500, and 76,900 plants ha−1) and N (138, 207, and 276 kg N ha−1) levels was conducted for 3 years at 4 distinct sites. The DSSAT-CERES-Maize model was calibrated using climate data from 1987 to 2018, physicochemical soil profiling data (wilting point, field capacity, saturation, saturated hydraulic conductivity, root growth factor, bulk density, soil texture, organic carbon, total nitrogen; and soil pH), and agronomic management data from the experiment. After calibration, the DSSAT-CERES-Maize model was able to simulate the phenology and growth parameters of maize in the evaluation data set. The results from analysis of variance revealed that the maximum observed and simulated grain yield, biomass, and leaf area index were recorded from 276 kg N ha−1 and 76,900 plants ha−1 for the BH540 maize variety under the current climate condition. The application of 76,900 plants ha−1 combined with 276 kg N ha−1 significantly increased observed and simulated yield by 25% and 15%, respectively, compared with recommendation. Finally, future research on different N and PD levels in various agroecological zones with different varieties of mature maize types could be conducted for the current and future climate periods.

Maize Model Planting Density CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA MAIZE MODELS SPACING NITROGEN FERTILIZERS YIELDS

Assessment of resistance mechanisms to fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda in tropical maize inbred lines

Anani Bruce Dan Makumbi Yoseph Beyene Prasanna Boddupalli Paul André Calatayud (2023, [Artículo])

Native Resistance Antixenosis Maize Inbred Lines CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA PEST RESISTANCE ANTIBIOSIS DEFENCE MECHANISMS FALL ARMYWORMS MAIZE INBRED LINES

Addressing agricultural labour issues is key to biodiversity-smart farming

Thomas Daum Frédéric Baudron Matin Qaim Ingo Grass (2023, [Artículo])

There is an urgent need for agricultural development strategies that reconcile agricultural production and biodiversity conservation. This is especially true in the Global South where population growth is rapid and much of the world's remaining biodiversity is located. Combining conceptual thoughts with empirical insights from case studies in Indonesia and Ethiopia, we argue that such strategies will have to pay more attention to agricultural labour dynamics. Farmers have a strong motivation to reduce the heavy toil associated with farming by adopting technologies that save labour but can negatively affect biodiversity. Labour constraints can also prevent farmers from adopting technologies that improve biodiversity but increase labour intensity. Without explicitly accounting for labour issues, conservation efforts can hardly be successful. We hence highlight the need for biodiversity-smart agriculture, that is farming practices or systems that reconcile biodiversity with land and labour productivity. Our empirical insights suggest that technological and institutional options to reconcile farmers' socio-economic goals and biodiversity conservation exist but that more needs to be done to implement such options at scale.

Land Sharing Trade-Offs CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION LABOUR SUSTAINABILITY

Genotype×Environment interaction and stability analysis using GGE biplot for grain yield of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) genotypes under low moisture stress areas of Ethiopia

Ayele Badebo Huluka Bekele Abeyo (2023, [Artículo])

Moisture Stress Grain Yield CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA GENOTYPE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION DROUGHT STRESS STABILITY TRITICUM AESTIVUM LATTICE DESIGN

Local markets and food security. The case of the Milpera and Puuc regions in Yucatan

Ana Laura Bojórquez Carrillo Monserrat Vargas Jiménez Mireya Noemi Hernández Islas (2023, [Artículo, Artículo])

Food insecurity is a complex problem worldwide. A major part of this problem is the food supply. Local markets can represent a strategy for building social capital, as well as strategies for subsistence and sustainability of food value chains, contributing to food security and its effects. The objective of this research is to determine if the existence of a municipal market in the Milpera and Puuc regions of Yucatán favors the existence of food security, the consumption or the expense of natural foods. The population is located in 18 municipalities of Yucatán, Mexico. To carry out this study, a cross-sectional, non-experimental study, with a quantitative approach and correlational scope. The main techniques that were applied were descriptive statistics and contingency tables with respect to 6 hypotheses. This work shows that the existence of markets in the communities makes a significant difference because it positively impacts the food security of the inhabitants, since it allows them to have access to a wider variety of products and at the same time, favors the active dynamics of the economy of the community.

Local markets Food safety Local development Food sovereignty Rural areas Mercados locales Seguridad alimentaria Desarrollo local Soberanía alimentaria Zonas rurales CIENCIAS SOCIALES CIENCIAS SOCIALES

Cambio climático y desarrollo sustentable para América Latina y el Caribe : conocer para comunicar

BRENDA AVILA FLORES (2010, [Libro])

Tabla de contenido: 1. Cambio climático y desarrollo sustentable: cambio climático y problemática ambiental; bases del desarrollo sustentable; variabilidad natural del clima y cambio climático -- 2. Vulnerabilidad y efectos de cambios en el clima: vulnerabilidad al cambio climático; vulnerabilidad en actividades económicas; condicones en América Latina y el Caribe -- 3. Acciones para vivir con cambio climático: mitigación de emisiones; adaptación a los posibles impactos; casos de mitigación y adaptación en América Latina -- 4. Comunicación del cambio climático: el primer paso para la acción social: necesidades de comunicación; elementos para la comunicación en cambio climático; campañas y estrategias de comunicación: contenidos para difundir, educar y concientizar.

1. Cambio climático y desarrollo sustentable: cambio climático y problemática ambiental; bases del desarrollo sustentable; variabilidad natural del clima y cambio climático -- 2. Vulnerabilidad y efectos de cambios en el clima: vulnerabilidad al cambio climático; vulnerabilidad en actividades económicas; condicones en América Latina y el Caribe -- 3. Acciones para vivir con cambio climático: mitigación de emisiones; adaptación a los posibles impactos; casos de mitigación y adaptación en América Latina -- 4. Comunicación del cambio climático: el primer paso para la acción social: necesidades de comunicación; elementos para la comunicación en cambio climático; campañas y estrategias de comunicación: contenidos para difundir, educar y concientizar.

Cambio climático Desarollo sostenible Impacto ambiental Comunicación ambiental Participación comunitaria América Latina CIENCIAS SOCIALES

Estudio y desarrollo de tecnología modular para una agricultura protegida sustentable

Jorge Flores-Velazquez WALDO OJEDA BUSTAMANTE Juan Manuel Angeles MAURO IÑIGUEZ COVARRUBIAS (2015, [Documento de trabajo])

El objetivo del proyecto fue plantear el diseño conceptual de un centro de investigación para la innovación y transferencia de tecnología para favorecer una agricultura protegida sustentable, mediante el uso eficiente del agua y la energía. Así como promover el desarrollo y fortalecimiento de la agricultura protegida en México, atendiendo a las necesidades de desarrollo tecnológico, innovación, capacitación, transferencia y normativo que enfrentan los productores, técnicos, profesionales y personas en proceso de formación en agronomía.

Agricultura sostenible Invernaderos Desarrollo tecnológico INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA

Distance learning for farmers: Experience during the pandemic

Andrea Gardeazabal (2023, [Documento de trabajo])

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of farmer training—a crucial component for enhancing the resilience and livelihoods of smallholder farmers—CIMMYT innovated educational solutions to sustain capacity building in agri-food systems. Addressing the challenges of limited mobile device access, poor internet connectivity, and digital illiteracy, CIMMYT implemented two pilot projects in Mexico. These projects facilitated distance learning for adult farmers in rural areas, employing both internet-based and non-internet methods. The non-internet approach utilized traditional media like print, while the internet-based approach leveraged WhatsApp for educational content delivery. Building on these experiences, CIMMYT expanded its offerings by creating micro -courses delivered through WhatsApp, hosted on the Co-LAB's new Learning Network platform, specifically targeting farmers. This paper delves into the various strategies, methods, and techniques adopted, documenting the learning outcomes, results, and key conclusions drawn from these innovative training initiatives.

Distance Learning Digital Inclusion Innovative Training CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA DISTANCE EDUCATION CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT METHODS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Gestión de proyectos de TIC en Sinersystech con metodología de desarrollo DevOps

Juan Carlos Espino Ortega (2023, [Otro, Trabajo de grado, maestría])

La gestión de proyectos de TIC suele volverse caótica cuando no existe una metodología, con la suficiente madurez, de desarrollo, seguimiento y tampoco las herramientas necesarias para dar seguimiento a las actividades que se realizan en todas las etapas del proyecto. En este artículo abordaremos el uso de la metodología DevOps, así como las aplicaciones de software que pueden soportar el uso de esta para dar seguimiento al desarrollo de los proyectos de TIC en Sinersystech, se realiza revisión de estado del arte, se desarrolla cuestionario con un enfoque cualitativo para entender la situación actual de la empresa y para concluir se documentan las herramientas que nos pueden apoyar en los procesos de desarrollo de software dentro de la empresa adoptando la metodología de desarrollo DevOps, los beneficios de la integración de esta en todas las etapas del desarrollo optimizando, costos, tiempos de entrega y resultado hacia los clientes.

Gestión de proyectos Metodología de gestión de proyectos DevOps INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA CIENCIAS TECNOLÓGICAS TECNOLOGÍA DE LAS TELECOMUNICACIONES TECNOLOGÍA DE LAS TELECOMUNICACIONES