https://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/issue/feedJournal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID)2023-12-29T10:58:37+00:00Prof. Elena Brescielena.bresci@unifi.itOpen Journal Systems<h5>NEW 2022 IMPACT FACTOR: <strong>0.8</strong> | IF WITHOUT SELF CITATIONS: <strong>0.8</strong></h5> <hr /> <p>The <strong>Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID)</strong> is an international, multidisciplinary journal publishing original research and technical papers concerning activities devoted to International Development in the Global South, particularly associated with marginalized and resource-limited contexts The topics covered by the journal comprehend, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agronomy, crop production and food security studies in rural and urbanised marginal contexts</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainable management of natural resources in agriculture (e.g. soil, land, water)</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remote sensing applications, forestry and natural resources evaluation</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rural development, inclusive of economic analysis, and social sciences studies concerning farmand environmental management</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Livestock production, aquaculture and fisheries and conservation of animal biodiversity</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation strategies related to previous topics </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We encourage the submission of original and innovative results from international cooperation projects. The journal specifically does not address papers referring to human health studies and/or about experimental studies without a direct link to rural development.</span></p> <p><br /><strong>Editor-in-Chief</strong> Elena Bresci, University of Florence, Italy<br /><strong>ISSN</strong> 1590-7198 (print) <br /><strong>ISSN</strong> 2240-2802 (online) <strong><br /><br />The Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID) </strong>is indexed in: <br /><img src="https://www.jaeid.it/public/site/images/piernoalessandro/DOAJ_logo.jpg" /> <img src="https://www.jaeid.it/public/site/images/piernoalessandro/Scopus_type_logo.jpg" width="123" height="38" /> <img src="https://www.jaeid.it/public/site/images/piernoalessandro/esci.jpg" width="215" height="79" /></p> <hr />https://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/14672Agroecological concepts and alternatives to the problems of contemporary agriculture: Monoculture and chemical fertilization in the context of climate change2023-12-29T10:58:28+00:00Yassmine Elouattassiyasminaelouattassi@gmail.comMohamed Feriounmohamed.ferioun@usmba.ac.maNaïma El Ghachtoulinaima.elghachtouli@usmba.ac.maKhalid Derrazkhalid.derraz@usmba.ac.maFouad Rachidifrachid@enameknes.ac.ma<p>The modernization of agriculture has transformed natural agrarian systems into other new conventional ones, making it possible to exponentially increase agricultural production. This leads to the destruction of ecological functions, and services, and has negative impacts on human health. This critical situation has given rise to a new model of agriculture called agroecology, which has emerged as a systemic approach that can understand the practices of traditional agricultural systems, as a scientific discipline that defines, classifies, and studies agrosystems from an ecological and socio-economic point of view. This paper explores the major problems of agriculture, including climate change, monoculture, and chemical fertilization at the local, regional and global scale. Equally, we defined the different concepts that bring together the agroecological approach. We based on agroecology as a scientific discipline, as a practice by defining the different agroecological practices and their scale of application, as well as the politico-economic aspect of this concept. Further, we have proposed the agroecological alternatives that can remedy the three problems recorded in the first section, based on several recent studies and research that can examine whether agroecological practices have positive results on monoculture, chemical fertilization, and climate changes. However, more advanced studies, using rigorous research design, such as case controls, longitudinal studies, and surveys in regions where agriculture is their main source of income, such as Morocco, are still needed. These investigations are suggested to fill the gap of data on such areas and fields of research.</p> <p> </p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Yassmine Elouattassi, Mohamed Ferioun, Naïma El Ghachtouli, Khalid Derraz, Fouad Rachidihttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/14510Economic Analysis of Acid Lime Production and Marketing in Nepal: A Benefit-Cost Perspective from Nawalpur East District2023-12-29T10:58:34+00:00Sudip Ghimireghimiresudip858@gmail.comUjjwal Kumar Rauniyarujjwalrauniyar123@gmail.com<p class="JAEIDAbstract"><span lang="EN-US">Acid lime plays a crucial role in the livelihoods of many Nepali farmers and holds substantial promise for local economic development. This study analyzed the economic aspects of acid lime production in three municipalities of the Nawalpur East district of Nepal: Madhyabindu, Bulingtar, and Bungdikali, and sought to identify the concerns and potential related to acid lime marketing and manufacturing. Data were gathered from 96 acid lime producers using a semi-structured questionnaire from May 2022 to July 2022. The average areas of acid lime cultivation and productivity were 0.387 ha and 3.061 mt ha<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. The production cost of acid lime was Rs. 104.82 kg<sup>-1</sup>. The rental values of land and labor costs (p=0.30) were the highest influencing elements at 35.99% and 19.71%, respectively. Other analyzed factors included the cost of fertilizer (p=0.20), plant protection (p<0.01), Bordeaux-micronutrients (p=0.35), and farm management (p=0.18). Benefit-cost analysis revealed a ratio of 0.80 and mean gross margin of Rs. -19.82 for acid lime production. The major problem for the production of acid lime was the lack of irrigation, whereas the lack of storage was found to be a major market problem and thus needed careful attention from the relevant authorities. This examination indicated that acid lime production is a practical choice for Nepali farmers in the countryside; however, there is a need for improvement in production management. This also suggests that acid lime farming has the potential to become a successful export-focused business in the long run in the Nawalpur East district of Nepal.</span></p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Sudip Ghimire, Ujjwal Kumar Rauniyarhttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/14528Diagnosis of nutrient imbalance and interactions in wheat and faba bean in Kharga Oasis, Egypt2023-12-29T10:58:31+00:00Ali Alialimohamed1982@gmail.comSafwat Abdelhamidsafwat.agri@mail.ruAshraf El-Sadekashraf.Elsadek@fao.orgEmad Salememad.Salem@fao.org<p>Imbalanced nutrition has a major impact on crop productivity, particularly in hyper-arid environments, and precise interpretation is essential for designing appropriate nutrient management strategies. Compositional nutrient diagnosis (CND) was used to identify nutritional imbalances of multiple nutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu) in wheat and faba bean cultivated in Kharga Oasis, Egypt. Significant nutrient interactions were also assessed using principal component analysis. Due to large differences in water and soil characteristics, wheat and faba bean yields from the surveyed area varied greatly, ranging from 2118 to 8211 and 1373 to 4962 kg ha<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. The CND indexes for the low-yield subpopulation of wheat were negative for P, Ca, and Zn, with average values of -0.82, -2.66, and -1.26, but positive for K, Mg, Fe, and Mn with average values of 4.80, 4.92, 1.70, and 0.57, respectively. In faba bean, N, P, Ca, and Zn were negative, with average values of -1.73, -0.67, -8.19, and -1.41, but K, Mg, Fe, Mn, and Cu were positive with average values of 2.62, 0.50, 1.32, 1.10, and 0.40, respectively. Synergistic interactions P-Zn and Mg-Fe, as well as antagonistic interactions P-Mg, P-Fe, Zn-Fe, Zn-Mg, Ca-Cu, N-Mn, Mn-Cu, and P-Ca, were evident from the principal component analysis of the data. This investigation reveals that the decline in crop yields in the study area is due to nutritional imbalance induced by a deficiency of Ca, Zn, and P and a surplus of Mg, K, Fe, and Mn, in addition to nutrient antagonism.</p> <p> </p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Ali Ali, Safwat Abdelhamid, Ashraf El-Sadek, Emad Salemhttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/14811Decoding the livelihood vulnerability of flood-prone communities in Vietnam: Implications for disaster risk reduction and sustainable rural development2023-12-29T10:58:25+00:00Nguyen Cong Dinhnguyencongdinh@hueuni.edu.vnNguyen Quang Tannguyenquangtan@hueuni.edu.vnBui Duc Tinhbdtinh@hueuni.edu.vnVo Hoang Havohoangha@hueuni.edu.vnNguyen Duc Kienndkien@hueuni.edu.vnPham Xuan Hungpxhung@hueuni.edu.vnNguyen Hoang Khanh Linhnhklinh@hueuni.edu.vnHo Thi Phuongphuongmt.dhv@gmail.com<p class="JAEIDAbstract" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In the midst of increasing global uncertainties, understanding household vulnerability to disaster risks and identifying the most susceptible individuals and communities has become an urgent concern. This study assesses and compares the flood vulnerability of two communities, Quang Tho and Quang Phuoc, in Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam. The study utilizes primary data collected in 2022 from 280 rural households whose livelihood sources are agriculture and fishery. Flood vulnerability is determined by applying the Livelihood Vulnerability Index based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's definition (LVI-IPCC) approach. Our analysis reveals that both communities exhibit moderate vulnerability to flood hazards across various dimensions. Notably, fishing-only communities are found to be more vulnerable to flooding compared to mixed agri-fishery farmers. Additionally, we have identified several factors that exacerbate vulnerability, including poverty, low education levels, single parenthood, limited resources, narrow livelihood strategies, and inadequate social connections. Therefore, development policies and disaster risk reduction programs should prioritize disadvantaged groups, focusing on promoting social inclusion and gender equality in accessing services and public resources. It is concluded that tailored disaster risk management and rural livelihood development initiatives are crucial to addressing each community's specific vulnerabilities and challenges, fostering resilience, and thus reducing future risks. Achieving greater sustainability and equilibrium for vulnerable groups necessitates continuous action and investment.</span></p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Nguyen Cong Dinh, Nguyen Quang Tan, Bui Duc Tinhhttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/15000Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed2023-12-29T10:58:20+00:00Ali Boudebbouzaboudebbouz@gmail.comAissam Bousbiabousbia_a@hotmail.frRassim Khelifakhelifarassim@gmail.comMeriem Imen Boussadiaboussadia_meriem@yahoo.frAsma Ben Chabaneasma_ben_chabane@yahoo.comLamiss Boumendjellamiss_boumendjel@hotmail.comMeryem Sahrimeryem_sahri@hotmail.comDounya Achwak Chemmamdounya.chemmam@gmail.comYassine Guerouiyacinebma@yahoo.frGeorge Symeongsymewn@yahoo.grSofiane Boudaliasofiane.boudalia@hotmail.com<p class="JAEIDAbstract"><span lang="EN-US">Algerian indigenous cattle breeds are well adapted to the harsh local arid and semi-arid environments. This study aims to summarize livestock practices, milk quality, and discuss the potential of local cattle breeds to maintain production capacity in the face of global warming conditions. A total of 175 smallholder farmers who practice the breeding of the Algerian local cattle breed were interviewed using a formal questionnaire. Following that, 122 milk samples were collected for physicochemical and bacteriological analyses. Climate data variability in the study area was evaluated. Results reveal that between 1980 and 2018, the average annual temperature rose by 0.3 ± 0.001 °C per year. Predictions suggest that by 2081 to 2100, temperatures could increase by 1.18°C under SSP1-2.6, 2.33°C under SSP2-4.5, and 4.59°C under SSP5-8.5. In the same period from 1980 to 2018, annual precipitation decreased by -0.99 ± 0.24 mm per year. Projections indicate a further decline of 22.5 mm for SSP1-2.6, 44.4 mm for SSP2-4.5, and 95.2 mm for SSP5-8.5 from 1980-2000 to 2081-2100. These changes in temperature and precipitation coincided with an expansion of cropland, which increased by 90.3% from 1992 to 2005. Conversely, pasture areas decreased by 53.7% between 1993 and 2009. A socio-demographic survey revealed that breeders have a low educational level (39.4% are unlettered). They own a small herd (6.84 ± 8.66 cattle). Moreover, the average daily milk production was 4.13 ± 2.12 Liters/cow, with acceptable physicochemical quality but poor bacteriological quality. Considering the climate change vulnerability of the study area, we can conclude that the exploitation of local breeds seems to be the best adaptation strategy to climate change effects. Conservation programs for local breeds can enhance biodiversity and ecosystem balance. Concurrently, genetic improvement programs have the potential to boost productivity and profitability, making substantial contributions to social equity and local economies.</span></p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Ali Boudebbouz, Aissam Bousbia, Rassim Khelifa, Meriem Imen Boussadia, Asma Ben Chabane, Lamiss Boumendjel, Meryem Sahri, Dounya Achwak Chemmam, Yassine Gueroui, George Symeon, Sofiane Boudaliahttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/12063Role of field level extension officers in development interventions: Evidence from Sabaragamuwa Province in Sri Lanka2023-12-29T10:58:37+00:00Maheshwari Elapatamaheshwari.elapata@gmail.comRohana Mahaliyanaarachchirohanap@agri.sab.ac.lkPathmanathan Sivashankarsivashankar.p@hotmail.comIsuru Hettiarachchiisuru.susl@gmail.com<p>The government of Sri Lanka implemented a range of developmental interventions to eliminate poverty by enhancing agricultural productivity, income diversification and economic growth in rural areas. The "Divineguma" (Livelihood upliftment) program was one such massive-scale livelihood improvement program that had multiple interventions at different levels. The intermediaries who link the government and the beneficiaries are the field-level extension officers (EOs). The beneficiaries have severely criticized the field-level extension service, especially the assistance on agricultural interventions. This study was done to examine the roles of the field-level EOs and beneficiaries’ perceptions regarding the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities of the EOs in the implementation of this rural development program, with special relevance to home gardens. A survey study was carried out in the Elapata Divisional Secretary division in Ratnapura district with a sample size of 150 beneficiaries. Beneficiaries perceived that the EO’s were influential in the startup motives of the participants but in follow-up roles, which are the most important roles for the success of the home garden program, were not fulfilled by these EOs. The participants also perceived that the field-level EOs were not well prepared when communicating with the participants and always neglected the importance of feedback in the communication process and they were not fully committed to the activities related to the home garden program. This study reveals that policymakers should constantly review the performance of the EOs and assess their training requirements.</p>2023-12-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Maheshwari Elapata, Rohana Mahaliyanaarachchi, Pathmanathan Sivashankar, Isuru Hettiarachchihttps://www.jaeid.it/index.php/jaeid/article/view/14716Evaluation of the morpho-physiological traits and the genetic diversity of durum wheat’s salt tolerance induced by silver nanoparticles2023-05-16T09:47:19+00:00Sara B.H. Awalysara.awaly@agr.cu.edu.egNeama H. Osmannemaa.othman@agr.cu.edu.egHend M. Faraghendfaragagr@gmail.comIbrahim H. YacoubIbrahimyacoub@agr.cu.edu.egMohamed Mahmoud-Alym.mahmoudaly@cu.edu.egNagwa I. Elarabi Elarabinagwa.abdulfattah@agr.cu.edu.egDalia S. Ahmeddalia.ahmed@agr.cu.edu.eg<p class="JAEIDAbstract" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Durum wheat is one of the most critical cereal crops in widespread cultivation and has high economic value worldwide. This study evaluated the effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) on durum wheat's (<em>Triticumturgidum var. durum</em>) ability to tolerate salinity. Seeds were soaked with 0, 10, and 20 mg/l AgNPs for 20 hours. Afterward, seedlings were transplanted into the greenhouse, where their growth continued. Plant weight, fresh weight, dry weight, sodium, potassium, and chloride ion contents were measured. According to the findings, AgNPs dramatically enhanced plant fresh- and dry-weight and the ability of plants' salinity tolerance. Likewise, the impact of AgNPs on the higher plants was significant at <em>P</em> ≤ 0.05. Thirty-seven start codon-targeted (SCoT) primers and forty-two sequences related amplified polymorphism (SRAP) primers were employed to assess the genetic influence of AgNPs on wheat cultivars. The SCoT and SRAP analyses showed that 226 out of 393 and 241 out of 477 markers, respectively, were detected as polymorphic markers (57.50 % and 50.52 %) among the tested wheat cultivars. In addition, the polymorphism information content (PIC), marker index (MI), effective multiplex ratio (EMR), and resolving power (RP) parameters were computed to assess the effectiveness of the markers. Overall, this study demonstrates a prospective strategy for salt tolerance and replies to queries regarding the relationship between traditional agricultural methodology and the use of nanoparticles. Additionally, it dramatically helps achieve the objective of sustainable improvement for raising crop productivity through immensely safer and greener accessibility.</span></p>2023-12-31T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 Sara B.H. Awaly, Neama H. Osman, Hend M. Farag, Ibrahim H. Yacoub, Mohamed Mahmoud-Aly, Nagwa I. Elarabi Elarabi, Dalia S. Ahmed