Animal traction in Ethiopia has been used since the third millennium B.C. Its use is confined to land preparation and seed covering using the traditional implement 'maresha' pulled mainly by a pair of oxen under a ridged neck yoke. Even though research to replace the 'maresha' and the multi-purpo...
Summarises the results of on-farm research conducted by the Highlands Programme (ILCA) in order to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian Highlands. Outlines the farming system around Debre Berhan. Discusses on farm trials and research activities on the integration of crossbr...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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Asamenew, G.
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Mesgina, A.
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Astatke, A.
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Wolde-Mariam, W.A.
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[On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands]
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On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands
This paper discusses the traditional management of vertisols and land-use types the broadbed maker (BBM) and its evolution; Maresha - a traditional plough; additional attachements to the BBM for improving tillage efficiency and resource conservation; the land-use intensification opportunities; an...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification
Draught animals have been used in Ethiopia since the third millennium B.C. It has been confined to land preparation and seed covering using the traditional implement 'maresha', pulled mainly by a pair of oxen under a ridged neck yoke. Even though research to replace the 'maresha' and to develop m...
Some of the papers in this report deals with nutrient management; land, soil and water management; grain, fodder and residue management; and technology validation and transfer. The other papers looks into development of coordinated research efforts; distribution and importance of Ethiopian vertis...
Mamo, T.
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Astatke, A.
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Srivastava, K.L.
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Dibabe, A.
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[Improved management of vertisols for sustainable crop-livestock production in the Ethiopian highlands: Synthesis report 1986-92]
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Improved management of vertisols for sustainable crop-livestock production in the Ethiopian highlands: Synthesis report 1986-92