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Open AccessPublished: 21 July 2022

Productivity of Tithonia diversifolia under Edaphoclimatic Conditions of Eastern Cuba

M. Paumier, R.C. Herrera-Herrera, E.O. Toapanta-Mendoza, D.A. González-Aguilera, D.M. Verdecia, J.L. Ramírez, R.S. Herrera

New Countryside · 21-27 · 10.55121/nc.v1i1.24

Livestock in the tropics is characterized by the use of production systems based on low quality pastures, Tithonia diversifolia; due to its productive potential and adequate nutritional value, stands as an alternative for the supplementation of grazing animals. With the objective of evaluating the productive behavior of T. diver

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Open AccessPublished: 18 June 2026

Carbon Farming and Agroforestry: Synergies, Trade‑Offs, and a Decision Framework for Climate‑Smart Landscapes

Muhammad Adil

New Countryside · 83-91 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.102479

Carbon farming through agroforestry and biochar amendment is widely recognised as a climate‑smart strategy, yet the quantitative integration of their combined effects on soil organic carbon (SOC) and the operationalisation of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) remain fragmented across the literature. This review synth

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Open AccessPublished: 29 May 2026

Indigenous Environmental Governance and Socio-Ecological Resilience: Examining the Subak System as a Model for Sustainable Rural Development in Bali

Argitha Aricindy, Muhammad Nur Hidayat

New Countryside · 70-82 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.102368

Environmental degradation, increasing pressure on water resources, and rapid land-use change pose serious challenges to sustainable rural development globally. In Bali, Indonesia, these challenges threaten the Subak system, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage cultural landsc

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Open AccessPublished: 1 May 2026

Agricultural Dynamics and Economic Growth: Evidence from Devel oped and Developing Indian States

Jitendra Kumar Sinha

New Countryside · 1-24 · 10.55121/nc.v5i3.1232

This study investigates the role of agricultural productivity, technological intensification, and structural factors in shaping economic growth across developed and developing Indian states. Using a balanced panel dataset of 22 states over the period 2001–2024 (528 observations), the analysis employs correlation techniques, fixe

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Open AccessPublished: 23 April 2026

Global Pollinator Declines in the Anthropocene: Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security

Usama Shoukat, Muhammad Daud, Rifqa Afzal, Isma Gul, Muhammad Aqib, Sajjad Shafeeq, Muhammad Adil

New Countryside · 94-110 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1113

Global pollinator populations are declining owing to climate shifts and agricultural expansion, threatening ecosystem stability, crop production, and food security. This review synthesizes empirical findings across diverse pollinator taxa, showing that increased temperature, altered precipitation, and extreme climatic events aff

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Open AccessPublished: 16 April 2026

Agri-Food Supply Chains and Rural Revitalization: Implications for Land Use and Regional Development in Ghana

Hanson Obiri-Yeboah, Michael Odamtten, Daniel Antwi, Emelia Dede Nartey, Josephine Eshun

New Countryside · 66-80 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1123

Agri-food supply chains play a critical role in shaping rural revitalization, land use, and regional development, particularly in agrarian economies where livelihoods are closely tied to land-based production systems. However, limited empirical research has examined how supply chain structures influence land use and regional dev

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Open AccessPublished: 10 April 2026

Religious Tourism and Rural Tourism, an Alternative for Development in Isolated Regions

Paula Gabriela Nuñez

New Countryside · 50-65 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1116

This paper problematizes and critically examines rural development research carried out in Argentina, especially in the Andean region of northern Patagonia. The study focuses on the steppe, one of the nation’s most sparsely populated regions, adjacent to the Andean region, which is known for being one of Argentina’s most attract

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Open AccessPublished: 6 April 2026

A Systematic Review of the Diverse Applications of Alfalfa and Its Role in Sustainable Agriculture

Muhammad Adil, Usama Shoukat, Muhammad Daud, Isma Gul, Rifqa Afzal, Muhammad Aqib, Sajjad Shafeeq

New Countryside · 35-49 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1114

This comprehensive review synthesizes literature from scientific databases, including ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar, to critically assess the diverse applications of alfalfa (lucerne; Medicago sativa L.). Renowned as a premier forage crop for silage, hay, and grazing, alfalfa delivers exceptional nutritional qu

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Open AccessPublished: 1 April 2026

Mapping the Role of Millet Mission in Localising SDGs: Evidence from the Indian States with Special Reference to Odisha

Mohit Kumar Bhatter, Arindam Laha

New Countryside · 17-34 · 10.55121/nc.v5i2.1151

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century, necessitating adaptation to climate resilient agricultural practices (e.g., millet cultivation) to withstand shocks. The Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) is a unique flagship programme launched by the Government of Odisha in 2017–2018 to improve the entire m

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Open AccessPublished: 28 January 2026

Strengthening Maternal Health through Targeted Prenatal Class Promotion in Rural Indonesia

Ratna Dwi Wulandari, Agung Dwi Laksono

New Countryside · 109-119 · 10.55121/nc.v5i1.1021

Prenatal classes are a key component of antenatal health promotion, supporting maternal knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for childbirth. However, evidence on determinants of prenatal class participation in rural settings remains limited, particularly from nationally representative data. This study aimed to identify sociod

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