The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global crisis with unanticipated and diverse consequences. Moreover, the pandemic has considerably impacted food dynamics in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where...
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Background Food insecurity and hunger are global concerns further exacerbated by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need to understand the depth of this impact, especially among smallholder...
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns (people confined to home, with movement restrictions) presented an external shock to livelihoods and food systems worldwide, most severely affecting vulnerable...
The customary practice of crop residue burning (CRB) is a major policy concern across several developing economies because of the associated increase in air pollution and reduction in soil...
Highlights: Covid-19 related disruptions resulted in decreased use of improved seeds, fertilizers, and access to extension services. Poor farm households recorded higher vulnerability indices...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on livelihoods and food security across rural populations worldwide. This study offers a long-term assessment of the impacts of the pandemic and the path...
To alleviate impacts of novel coronavirus lockdowns on food security and agri-food value chains, governments implemented various policy responses, yet there is limited evidence as to their...
Highlights: Investigates media framing of consumer sustainability before and during COVID-19. Consumer responsibility is positively related to shopping behavior and food waste. Sustainability consciousness is positively related...
Strict lockdown measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic had extensive impacts on agriculture, and especially on women farmers. These effects were worsened by a lack of reliable...
Despite the fact that Africa is well-positioned to become the world’s breadbasket, many African countries are plagued by food shortages. The final brief in the Imagine Africa series focuses...