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Open AccessPublished: 23 June 2025

Effectiveness Of Virtual Agricultural Channels Broadcasted Through Youtube As Perceived By The Farmers

Shahnaj Pervin, Mohammad Bashir Ahmed, Md. Matiul Islam, Mahfuza Khatun

New Countryside · 57-69 · 10.55121/nc.v4i1.387

YouTube is one of the most widely used social media platforms for accessing agricultural information, general news, and entertainment. This study aimed to assess farmers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of virtual agricultural channels broadcasted through YouTube in Dumuria Upazila, Khulna District, Bangladesh. Data were collec

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Open AccessPublished: 29 July 2022

Precipitation Effectiveness and Yam Production in Kwara State, Nigeria

R.M. Olanrewaju, S.L. Tilakasiri, A.A. Salami

New Countryside · 28-33 · 10.55121/nc.v1i1.34

Insufficiency in the production of food crops in Nigeria has been linked with variation in rainfall features. This paper examined the impacts of variation in rainfall onsets, cessations and length of growing season on yam yield in Kwara State, Nigeria to proffer a solution to the problem of fo

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Open AccessPublished: 13 July 2023

Lessons Learnt from Application of Farmer Field School Approach for Dissemination of Technologies to Seed Potato Farmers in Sri Lanka

M.K.S.L.D. Amarathunga, U.S.G. Dilshan, A.M.C. Amarakoon, K.P. Somachandra

New Countryside · 27-42 · 10.55121/nc.v2i2.28

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Farmer Field School Approach in disseminating technologies for improving Farmers’ knowledge and adoption of cultivation practices related to seed potato cultivations in Sri Lanka. The stratified purposive sampling technique was performed to select 40 seed potato farmers who p

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Open AccessPublished: 24 July 2025

Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems in a Warming World

Shoba Suri, Madhavi Jha

New Countryside · 28-36 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.488

Climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss are placing unprecedented stress on global food systems. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and soil degradation threaten food production and exacerbate existing inequalities in access to food. The urgency to feed

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Open AccessPublished: 24 July 2025

Cold Storage Solutions to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss: Start-ups for Youth in the Agricultural Supply Chain

Sanusi Mohammed Sadiq, Invinder Paul Singh, Muhammad Makarfi Ahmad, Bashir Sanyinna Sani

New Countryside · 37-44 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.453

Post-harvest losses represent a major challenge to global food systems, accounting for up to 30–50% of agricultural output losses, particularly in perishable crops such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and fish. These losses significantly impact food security, farmer incomes, and national economies—most acutely in developing countr

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Open AccessPublished: 15 July 2025

Policy Pathways to Food Security: Agricultural Transformation in Emerging Economies

Raed Atef

New Countryside · 116-129 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.588

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development, food security, and national resilience, especially in emerging economies where it contributes significantly to GDP, employment, and rural livelihoods. Beyond its economic role, agriculture strengthens food systems, reduces import dependency, and buffers against climate a

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Open AccessPublished: 12 July 2025

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies among Pastoral Communities in Yabello District, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

Usman Mohammed Ali, Barudin Jemal, Rametalla Mohamed, Dinsafe Nasro, Nasir Mohammed, Eslieman Maru

New Countryside · 100-115 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.441

Climate change presents a critical challenge to the sustainability of pastoral livelihoods in the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia’s Borana Zone. This study investigates the profound impacts of climate change on pastoral communities in the Yabello District and comprehensively evaluates the adaptatio

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Open AccessPublished: 9 July 2025

Green Tourism Development in Rural Areas – A New Way to Create Sustainable Economic Resilience for Locals

Trisetia Wijijayanti, Norlida Hanim Mohd Salleh, Yuli Agustina, Nurbaidura Salim

New Countryside · 20-27 · 10.55121/nc.v4i2.445

Sustainable economic resilience demands economic diversification activities in rural areas that emphasize the important role of sustainable productivity growth in achieving balanced development and reducing rural areas’ dependence on local or central government support. This conceptual paper explores the concept and mechanisms o

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Open AccessPublished: 14 May 2025

The Role of Agribusiness in Facilitating Farmers’Access to Carbon Markets

Sanusi Mohammed Sadiq, Invinder Paul Singh, Muhammad Makarfi Ahmad, Bashir Sanyinna Sani

New Countryside · 1-14 · 10.55121/nc.v4i1.208

Climate change presents a growing global challenge, necessitating innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One such approach is the development of carbon markets, which incentivize emission reductions by allowing entities to trade carbon credits. Farmers, as key stakeholders in climate mitigation efforts, p

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Open AccessPublished: 14 May 2025

Carbon Farming as a Tool for Climate Resilience in Smallholder Agriculture

Sanusi Mohammed Sadiq, Invinder Paul Singh, Muhammad Makarfi Ahmad, Bashir Sanyinna Sani

New Countryside · 67-81 · 10.55121/nc.v3i2.207

Climate change presents significant challenges to smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods are deeply intertwined with weather patterns, soil health, and overall ecosystem stability. As extreme weather events become more frequent and unpredictable, smallholder agriculture faces increasing risks, including reduced crop yields, soil

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