Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Bing Cao, Ningxia University, China
Methods: Three L. barbarum cultivars (‘Ningqi 1’, ‘Ningqi 7’, ‘Ningqi 10’) were subjected to the elevated CO2 concentration (eCO2) and atmospheric temperature (eT) in an Open-Top Chamber (OTCs) simulation control system. Fruits were collected a [....] » Read More
Title : Soil degradation and methods to improve soil fertility – Bulgaria case
Martin Banov, Institute of Soil Science Agrotechnologies and Plant Protection, Bulgaria
The article examines the main soil threats identified as priorities for Europe, such as erosion, organic matter depletion, pollution, sealing, compaction, salinization and biodiversity loss. The main processes leading to land and soil degradation in Bulgaria and their quantificat [....] » Read More
Title : Agricultural projects portfolio: A stochastic risk assessment approach
Rabab Soubai, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Agricultural financing in development contexts poses unique challenges due to heterogeneous risk profiles, collateral dependency, farmer experience, market volatility, and climatic uncertainty. Traditional credit-evaluation methods typically assess individual loans using determin [....] » Read More
Title : Utilization of digital tools for sourcing and sharing innovative agricultural production practices among peri-urban and urban dwellers in Rivers State, Nigeria
Olatunji Samuel Olajire, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Soil-less innovative agricultural practices that are adequate for use in urban and peri-urban centres have continued to emerge over the years. Some of these include: sack farming, hydroponics, aeroponics, vertical farming, aquaponics, etc. These innovative agricultural prac [....] » Read More
Title : Adoption of digital tools among women arable crop farmers in accessing climate change adaptation information in Rivers State, Nigeria
Okorie Ugochi Glad, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Climate change remains a major global development challenge, posing significant threats to sustainable agricultural production, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where farming is predominantly rain-fed. Digital technologies are increasingly promoted as tools that can enhance farme [....] » Read More
Title : An assessment of nutritional intake of people living with HIV (PLWHA) in rural communities of Imo State, Nigeria
Akwiwu Uzoamaka Nwugo, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among rural dwellers depletes quality of agricultural labour, agricultural productivity and ultimately reduces quality of rural life. Uptake of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has not significantly reduced consequences of infection, as the effort i [....] » Read More
Title : Improving food system awareness with agritourism: The Tour de Farm in Duval County, Florida
Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States
Agritourism strengthens community connections to local food systems by increasing awareness of where and how food is produced. In Duval County, Florida, the Tour de Farm exemplifies how farm tours can effectively promote agricultural literacy and appreciation among urban and subu [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging hunger gaps through sustainable agriculture and NGO-led food support programs
Stella Nkechi Okonkwo, A Better Tomorrow NGO, Nigeria
Food insecurity continues to challenge vulnerable communities across West Africa, especially in rural and peri-urban areas where poverty, limited resources, and climatedriven disruptions affect daily survival. This presentation examines how grassroots, community-focused initiativ [....] » Read More
Title : Biological nitrogen fixation and yield of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in response to plant density, inorganic fertilizer and rhizobia seed inoculation
Precious Mtengezo, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi
Plant density and nutrition are key factors affecting crop productivity. On-station experiments were conducted at two sites in Lilongwe, Malawi, during the 2019/20 and 2020/21 cropping seasons, evaluated the effects of plant density, rhizobia seed inoculation, and inorganic ferti [....] » Read More
Title : Utilizing extension services to broaden the impact of research in communities
Mark D Light, The Ohio State University, United States
Extension systems bring the knowledge of the university directly to communities. In the United States, Extension systems fulfil the land-grant university’s mission by interpreting knowledge and research developed by faculty and staff so communities can use the scientificall [....] » Read More
Title : Utilizing extension services to broaden the impact of research in communities
Jason A Hedrick, The Ohio State University, United States
Extension systems bring the knowledge of the university directly to communities. In the United States, Extension systems fulfil the land-grant university’s mission by interpreting knowledge and research developed by faculty and staff so communities can use the scientificall [....] » Read More