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Problems in the linkage among agricultural research, rural extension and farmers: An international literature review 农业研究、农村推广和农民之间的联系问题：国际文献综述

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-13 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231180900

F. Landini, Santiago Conti, A. Villalba

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Native grasses’ potential of providing ecological weed suppression in rangeland and natural areas: A scoping review 原生草在牧场和自然区提供生态杂草抑制的潜力：范围界定综述

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-12 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231180902

Zhenyu Zhang, Liberty B. Galvin

{"title":"Native grasses’ potential of providing ecological weed suppression in rangeland and natural areas: A scoping review","authors":"Zhenyu Zhang, Liberty B. Galvin","doi":"10.1177/00307270231180902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270231180902","url":null,"abstract":"Weedy species invasions are a huge problem in rangeland and natural areas as they degrade the quality and quantity of forage for livestock and reduce biodiversity. Weed suppression using native grasses is an ecologically driven method of weed management, representing an opportunity for low-input and management over long temporal scales if these systems can be successfully established. A systemic literature review was conducted to explore the interactions between native grasses and weeds, and revealed the potential of native grasses to provide a reduction in weed presence through interactions with other biological communities. We proposed the merging of agronomic and breeding techniques with restoration efforts such as using specialized seeding techniques to establish native grasses in these systems. A generalized planning framework for land managers is also presented, emphasizing the consideration of functional traits for competitive advantage against weeds and germplasm availability as the main considerations for species selection. Management strategies that provide advantages to native grasses such as land clearance and strategic disturbances were also discussed. Suppression can occur through a variety of mechanisms including direct competition with weeds, indirect interactions through trophic levels of arthropods and grazers, and human-induced disturbances. From our results, we believe that native grasses can potentially play an important role in efficacious weed suppression if utilized tactfully.","PeriodicalId":54661,"journal":{"name":"Outlook on Agriculture","volume":"24 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41278530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Concepts of trait diversity – the key to effective IPM for resilience in arable systems? 性状多样性的概念——有效的IPM对耕地系统恢复力的关键？

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-12 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231179749

A. Newton, A. Karley

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Towards net zero in agriculture: Future challenges and opportunities for arable, livestock and protected cropping systems in the UK 迈向农业净零排放:英国可耕地、牲畜和保护性种植系统的未来挑战和机遇

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231178889

R. Sakrabani, K. Garnett, J. Knox, J. Rickson, M. Pawlett, N. Falagán, N. Girkin, M. Cain, M. C. Alamar, P. Burgess, J. Harris, K. Patchigolla, D. Sandars, A. Graves, Jack Hannam, Robert W Simmons

{"title":"Towards net zero in agriculture: Future challenges and opportunities for arable, livestock and protected cropping systems in the UK","authors":"R. Sakrabani, K. Garnett, J. Knox, J. Rickson, M. Pawlett, N. Falagán, N. Girkin, M. Cain, M. C. Alamar, P. Burgess, J. Harris, K. Patchigolla, D. Sandars, A. Graves, Jack Hannam, Robert W Simmons","doi":"10.1177/00307270231178889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270231178889","url":null,"abstract":"The agricultural sector faces multiple challenges linked to increased climate uncertainty, causing severe shocks including increased frequency of extreme weather events, new pest and disease risks, soil degradation, and pre and postharvest food losses. This situation is further exacerbated by geopolitical instability and volatility in energy prices impacting on fertiliser supplies and production costs. Net zero strategies are vital to achieve both food security and address negative environmental impacts. This perspective paper reviews and assesses the most viable options (actions) to achieve net zero with a focus on the arable/livestock and protected cropping sectors in the UK. The methodology was based on a synthesis of relevant literature, coupled with expert opinions using the holistic PESTLE (Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) approach to categorise actions, leading to formulation of a roadmap to achieve net zero. The PESTLE analysis indicated that there are technically and economically viable actions available which need to be prioritised depending on the ease of their implementation within the two crop sectors investigated. These actions include (i) policy changes that are better aligned to net zero; (ii) circular economy approaches; (iii) connectivity and accessibility of information; (iv) increased resilience to shocks; (v) changing diets, nutrition and lifestyles; (vi) target setting and attainment; and (vii) farm economics and livelihoods. The outputs can be used by stakeholders and decision makers to inform policy and drive meaningful changes in global food and environmental security.","PeriodicalId":54661,"journal":{"name":"Outlook on Agriculture","volume":"52 1","pages":"116 - 125"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47498748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Introducing an ecologically-based pest management approach in Cambodia through adaptive learning networks 通过适应性学习网络在柬埔寨引入基于生态的有害生物管理方法

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231177721

R. Flor, H. Maat, A. Stuart, Rathmuny Then, Saban Choun, Sokunroth Chhun, B. Hadi

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Inside-out strategic coupling for smallholder market integration – Mango production in Malawi as a test case 小农户市场一体化的内外战略耦合——马拉维芒果生产作为一个测试案例

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231179240

Linus Kalvelage, Craig Hardie, K. Mausch, C. Conti, A. Hall

{"title":"Inside-out strategic coupling for smallholder market integration – Mango production in Malawi as a test case","authors":"Linus Kalvelage, Craig Hardie, K. Mausch, C. Conti, A. Hall","doi":"10.1177/00307270231179240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270231179240","url":null,"abstract":"Starting from the observation that value chain research has informed much of agricultural development interventions in recent decades, this paper identifies five key challenges to current agricultural development policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): access to finance, infrastructure, land tenure, local linkages and knowledge transfer. Based on this review, it is argued that recent theoretical advances in the global production network (GPN) approach can help to achieve a more holistic view of agricultural development policies than the more linear value chain research. In particular, three key concepts from the GPN approach are highlighted: mobilisation of regional assets, strategic coupling and territorial embeddedness. These key concepts are used to propose a framework called ‘insight-out strategic coupling for smallholder integration’, which builds on the concept of strategic coupling in GPN research and applies it as a development tool to agricultural production. Using an in-depth case study approach, the usefulness of this framework is tested by examining the experience of Malawi Mangoes, a company established to promote smallholder exports. Malawi Mangoes was initially funded by private equity, but despite a number of challenges along the way, was soon able to attract development funding and integrate smallholders from surrounding villages throughout-grower schemes. Analysis of the case shows both the usefulness of the framework and the lost potential in implementing agricultural development policy. The authors conclude that the framework is useful for linking current debates on agricultural development interventions, but that the findings of critical GPN research need to be taken into account when developing agricultural development interventions in order to respect the ‘do no harm’ principle.","PeriodicalId":54661,"journal":{"name":"Outlook on Agriculture","volume":"52 1","pages":"174 - 185"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44865590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Livestock solutions to regenerate soils and landscapes for sustainable agri-food systems transformation in Africa 牲畜解决方案:非洲土壤和景观再生，促进可持续农业粮食系统转型

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231179747

B. Paul, J. Mutegi, M. Wironen, S. Wood, M. Peters, Sylvia S. Nyawira, M. Misiko, S. Dutta, S. Zingore, T. Oberthür, A. Notenbaert, S. Cook

{"title":"Livestock solutions to regenerate soils and landscapes for sustainable agri-food systems transformation in Africa","authors":"B. Paul, J. Mutegi, M. Wironen, S. Wood, M. Peters, Sylvia S. Nyawira, M. Misiko, S. Dutta, S. Zingore, T. Oberthür, A. Notenbaert, S. Cook","doi":"10.1177/00307270231179747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270231179747","url":null,"abstract":"Agri-food systems approaches have gained international recognition over the last years. The role of livestock—both in mixed crop-livestock and pastoral systems—in sustainable agri-food systems transformation remains contested. In this review paper we present new analyses of original data from an international livestock expert survey, a quantitative search in Web of Science, and a literature review to unravel the potential for livestock systems to sustainably transform agri-food systems through regenerating soils and restoring degraded landscapes. We (i) illustrate how livestock is important for people and planet alike; (ii) review how to harness livestock's potential for rehabilitation of soils and landscapes; (iii) demonstrate successful case studies of livestock solutions such as improved forages for cut-and-carry systems and grazing management; and (iv) identify four critical steps required for lasting change at continental scale. We conclude that livestock solutions can be key catalysts for sustainable agri-food systems transformation that merit accelerated public and private investments. More research is needed to develop concrete, operational and practical livestock solutions, and measure, monitor and report their contributions and progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.","PeriodicalId":54661,"journal":{"name":"Outlook on Agriculture","volume":"52 1","pages":"103 - 115"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44796899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Spatial changes to climatic suitability and availability of agropastoral farming systems across Kenya (1980–2020) 肯尼亚农牧农业系统气候适宜性和可用性的空间变化(1980-2020年)

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-05-29 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231176577

Ted J. Lawrence, J. Vilbig, G. Kangogo, E. Fèvre, S. Deem, I. Gluecks, V. Sagan, E. Shacham

{"title":"Spatial changes to climatic suitability and availability of agropastoral farming systems across Kenya (1980–2020)","authors":"Ted J. Lawrence, J. Vilbig, G. Kangogo, E. Fèvre, S. Deem, I. Gluecks, V. Sagan, E. Shacham","doi":"10.1177/00307270231176577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270231176577","url":null,"abstract":"Productive global agriculture is under a convergence of pressures, and particularly climate change and population growth. The impact is especially stark in East Africa where crop production is mostly rain-fed and population growth rates are among the highest in the world. Our objective for this study was to understand how climate change and population growth have impacted the size of agropastoral areas across Kenya over 40 years. Climate-suitable areas for all primary crops decreased 28% over the study period. Climate-suitable areas for primary crops increased 3% in highly productive counties, decreased 25% in moderately productive counties, and decreased 62% in low productive counties. Climate-suitable areas over the study period decreased 13% for ranching areas, 21% for dairying areas, 24% for mixed crop and ranching areas, and 28% for mixed crop and dairying areas, while climate-suitable areas for pastoralism increased 12%. Population across Kenya more than tripled over the study period, while population relative to climate-suitable areas for crops increased nearly fourfold, and population relative to climate-suitable areas for pastoralism nearly tripled. Population relative to available climate-suitable areas for crops more than doubled in highly productive counties, increased more than four-fold in moderately productive counties, and was nearly 15 times higher in low productive counties. Examining the cumulative effects of climate change and population growth on agricultural sectors across Kenya can help to develop policies and strategies to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals.","PeriodicalId":54661,"journal":{"name":"Outlook on Agriculture","volume":"52 1","pages":"186 - 199"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46379718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Farm size and productivity relationship among the farming communities in India 印度农业社区的农场规模和生产力关系

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-05-24 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231176578

K. K. Kumar, Prasanta Moharaj

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Use of “demonstration farm” videos to affect attitude change toward animal welfare on beef, egg, and fish farms in China 使用“示范农场”视频影响中国牛肉、鸡蛋和鱼类养殖场对动物福利的态度转变

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Outlook on Agriculture Pub Date : 2023-05-19 DOI: 10.1177/00307270231173137

Yifei Yang, Tianxu Liu, D. Nilsson, Kate Hartcher, Hao-Yu Shih, Zhong-Hong Wu, Zhongying Liu, M. Sinclair, Xochitl Samayoa, Kate Henning, K. Descovich

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