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Modeling the effect of a heat wave on maize production in the USA and its implications on food security in the developing world
(Elsevier, 2014)
This study uses geo-spatial crop modeling to quantify the biophysical impact of weather extremes. More specifically, the study analyzes the weather extreme which affected maize production in the USA in 2012; it also estimates ...
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Can agricultural input subsidies reduce the gender gap in modern maize adoption? Evidence from Malawi
(Elsevier, 2014)
Nationally representative data for Malawi were used to measure the gender gap in adoption of modern maize and to investigate how, if at all, Malawi’s Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) has impacted the gap. Regression results ...
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Maize landraces and adaptation to climate change in Mexico
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)
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The use of improved maize varieties in Tanzania
(Academic Journals, 2014)
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Climate shocks and choice of adaptation strategy for Kenyan maize-legume farmers: insights from poverty, food security and gender perspectives
(CIMMYT, 2014)
Climate change is a serious threat for agriculture, food security and the fight against poverty, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. With the IPCC climate outlook for the 21st century, the future of maize production in Kenya ...
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Country Report – DT Maize Adoption Monitoring Survey- Angola. Socio-Economics Program Country report
(CIMMYT, 2014)
Angola has an economy heavily dominated by crude oil export. On the other hand agriculture, which is dominated by smallholder farming, directly contributes only 6-10% of Angola’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, it ...
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Country Report – DT Maize Adoption Monitoring Survey- Mozambique. Socio-Economics Program Country report
(CIMMYT, 2014)
The agricultural sector is the main driver for socio-economic development in Mozambique. It employs 80% of the working population and contributes 90% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Majority of the farmers are subsistence ...
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Country Report – DT Maize Adoption Monitoring Survey- Zimbabwe. Socio-Economics Program Working Paper
(CIMMYT, 2014)
Maize is a very important crop in Zimbabwe both for food and income. Even though Zimbabwe is one of the countries with highest adoption rates of hybrid varieties, threats from climate change and other stresses have been ...