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Does the utilization of soybean production technologies influence smallholder farmers? Findings from four districts within the West Wollega zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia

Based on a study of 400 households in West Wollega, Ethiopia, this paper finds that while a majority of smallholder farmers have adopted soybean production technologies, their adoption and intensity are significantly driven by factors such as education, cooperative membership, and extension services, underscoring the need for strengthened institutional support to boost productivity and income.

Mulu Kaba, Bezabih Emana2026-08-27
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Optimizing Boron Nutrition in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Effects of Soil and Foliar Applications on Yield, Seed Quality, and Mineral Composition

This two-year field study demonstrates that moderate soil application of boron (2–4 kg ha⁻¹) is the most effective strategy for optimizing peanut yield and seed quality under Mediterranean conditions, while foliar application serves only as a complementary measure rather than a replacement.

Abdullah Çil, Mehmet Güven, Ayfer Alkan Torun2026-08-26
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A Study on the Influence Mechanism of Agricultural socialized services on the Green Production Efficiency of Grain from a Resource Allocation Perspective

This paper empirically demonstrates that agricultural socialized services significantly enhance grain green production efficiency in China by optimizing the allocation of land, labor, capital, and technology resources, thereby advocating for a strengthened service system to support the industry's high-quality green development.

Haipeng Chen, Yuqing Tian, Yuancheng Peng, Mingshuang Feng, Tao Yuan, Zhiyao Liu, Pan Jiang2026-08-26
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Nutrient input and stock by leaf litter in tropical streams in secondary forest and cocoa agroforestry systems

This study reveals that cocoa agroforestry systems in southern Bahia exhibit higher nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in leaf litter and stream water compared to secondary forests, suggesting that while these systems aid conservation, replacing native forest with cocoa cultivation increases nutrient inputs and stocks in local streams.

Haialla Carolina Rialli S Brandão, Camila Andrade Coqueiro, Jéssica Carneiro de Souza, José Francisco Gonçalves Júnior (…)2026-08-26
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Unravelling Farm-Level Constraints to Maize Productivity in northern Ghana

This study identifies nitrogen and phosphorus deficiencies, alongside rainfall variability and suboptimal management practices, as the primary constraints limiting maize productivity in smallholder farming systems in northern Ghana, highlighting the need for integrated nutrient and non-nutrient interventions to close the significant yield gap.

Samuel Njoroge, Haruna Abdulai, Raphael Adu-Gyamfi, Vincent K. Avornyo, Askia Musah Mohammed, Shamie Zingore2026-08-26
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Functional Fortification of Wheat Cookies with Red Kidney Bean Flour for Nutritional, Physicochemical, and Sensory Evaluation

This study demonstrates that substituting wheat flour with 10% dehydrated red kidney bean flour in cookies significantly enhances their nutritional, functional, and antioxidant properties while maintaining high sensory acceptability, offering a viable strategy to improve food security in developing countries.

Sadaf Shakoor, Muhammad Asif, Mahnoor Saleh, Arawat Fatima, Muhammad Imran, Kinza Fatima, Iraj Fatima, Aimen Shabbir, Za (…)2026-08-26
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Can Solar Irrigation Drive Sustainable Rural Energy Transition? Evidence from Madhesh Province, Nepal

Despite high farmer willingness to adopt solar irrigation in Nepal's Madhesh Province, the transition from diesel is primarily constrained by affordability and service barriers rather than socio-demographic factors, suggesting that broad-based subsidies and improved after-sales support are more effective policy levers than targeted interventions.

Rajan Shah, Binod KC, Rajendra Bahadur Pal, Suresh Karki2026-08-26
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Linking Agri-Environmental Policy to Species-Level Responses Through GPS Tracking

This study utilizes GPS tracking data for six endangered steppe bird species in Spain to evaluate the effectiveness of 2023 Common Agricultural Policy measures, revealing inconsistent and species-specific impacts that highlight the necessity of long-term, multi-year monitoring frameworks for robust policy assessment.

Laura González-Pulido, David González del Portillo, Lara Moreno-Zarate, Gerard Bota, Gemma Clemente-Orta, Eladio L. Garc (…)2026-08-26
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From Ingredient Claims to Safety Trust: Food Integrity, Allergen Disclosure, and Consumer Response to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives in China

This study reveals that China's plant-based meat market suffers from significant integrity issues, including undeclared allergens and foreign matter, which erode consumer trust and purchase intention, thereby highlighting the critical need for rigorous auditing, transparent allergen disclosure, and credible regulatory governance to ensure sustainable food innovation.

Ruilin Zhao2026-08-26