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Agricultural literacy in artificial insemination and agribusiness management for social innovation in rural populations affected by armed conflict in Colombia

Yasser Y. Lenis, Amy Jo Montgomery, Diego F. Carrillo-González, Enoc Valentín González Palacio, Dursun Barrios, Mohammed A. Elmetwally · 2024 · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Summary. A training program in artificial insemination, genetic improvement, and rural management significantly increased knowledge levels among 63 rural residents in Colombia affected by armed conflict. Students trained in these areas then taught local farmers, with measurable gains across all topics—general knowledge rose from 46% to 78%, artificial insemination from 39% to 81%, and management skills from 55% to 75%. Rural extension programs effectively close knowledge gaps in reproductive biotechnologies and livestock management.

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Lenis, Y. Y., Montgomery, A. J., Carrillo-González, D. F., Palacio, E. V. G., Barrios, D., & Elmetwally, M. A.. (2024). Agricultural literacy in artificial insemination and agribusiness management for social innovation in rural populations affected by armed conflict in Colombia. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1254261

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DOI
10.3389/fsufs.2023.1254261
Countries
Colombia
Regions
South America
Categories
agtech, education, entrepreneurship
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2026-04-28