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Devendra, C.Thomas, D.Jabbar, M.A.[Improvement of livestock production in crop-animal systems in rainfed agro-ecological zones of South-East Asia]Improvement of livestock production in crop-animal systems in rainfed agro-ecological zones of South-East Asia
Autor: Devendra, C.

Asia is a region of dynamic economic changes, fuelled by rapid population growth, urbanization, increased incomes, demand-led processes and changing consumer preferences for foods of animal origin. The projected total meat and milk consumption levels for 2020 are far in excess of anticipated supp...


Devendra, C.[Animal production and rainfed agriculture in Asia: Potential opportunities for productivity enhancement]Animal production and rainfed agriculture in Asia: Potential opportunities for productivity enhancement
Autor: Devendra, C.

Integrated crop-animal systems are important in Asia. Both ruminants and non-ruminants are used in a variety of combinations with annual and perennial crops in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, China and Sri Lanka. These combined systems provide distinct economic benefits, and are more compat...


Devendra, C.[Mixed farming and intensification of animal production systems in Asia]Mixed farming and intensification of animal production systems in Asia

This review paper discusses the relevance and potential importance of food-feed systems in Asian agricultural systems, and in particular the role and contribution of legumes to these systems. A food-feed system is one that maintains, if not increases, the yield of food crops, sustains soil fertil...


Devendra, C.Sevilla, C.Pezo, Danilo A.[Food-feed systems in Asia - review]Food-feed systems in Asia - review
Autor: Devendra, C.

Animal production systems in South-East and east Asia are discussed in the context of their potential and challenges for research to address poverty alleviation, increased food production and food security and environmentally sustainable development. The projected human population increase, risin...


Devendra, C.[Animal production systems in south-east and east Asia. Potential and challenges for research]Animal production systems in south-east and east Asia. Potential and challenges for research

This paper focuses on the background, approaches, and progress made over the last three years by the Crop-Animal Systems Research Network (CASREN) project carried out by ILRI in partnership with national agricultural research systems (NARS) in China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. ...


Devendra, C.Pezo, Danilo A.[The crop-animal systems research network (CASREN)]The crop-animal systems research network (CASREN)

This document presents the results of a study conducted to assess the constraints to production and research opportunities for enhancing the contribution of livestock in crop-animal systems in agro-ecological zones of South Asia. The study involves six countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,...


Devendra, C.Thomas, D.Jabbar, M.A.Zerbini, E.[Improvement of livestock production in crop-animal systems in the agro-ecological zones of South Asia]Improvement of livestock production in crop-animal systems in the agro-ecological zones of South Asia
Autor: Devendra, C.

In the next two decades, the demand for animal products will more than double. The concluding paper provides some considered predictions on the future for crop animal systems in Asia, as a consequence of this trend. Although meat and eggs from non ruminants in industrial systems will continue to ...


Devendra, C.[Crop-animal systems in Asia: Future perspectives]Crop-animal systems in Asia: Future perspectives

Presents the historical overview, current status and future prospects of goat and sheep production in the tropics. The topical aspects discussed include the origin and history of domestication, breeds available in various zones, their reproductive behaviour, breeding methods under use, feeds and ...


Devendra, C.McLeroy, G.B.[Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme]Socio-economic information for ILCA's small ruminant programme in the Badeku and Eruwa areas, Oyo state, Nigeria. A consultancy report submitted to the International Livestock Centre for Africa, Humid Programme

The second workshop of the Crop-Animal Systems Research Network (CASREN) project embodies continuing activities on increasing the contribution of livestock to improving productivity of crop-animal systems in Southeast Asia. This workshop report involves four sessions. Session one focusses on ecor...


Devendra, C.Frio, A.[Improving the contribution of livestock to crop-animal systems in rainfed areas in Southeast Asia: Proceedings of a workshop]Improving the contribution of livestock to crop-animal systems in rainfed areas in Southeast Asia: Proceedings of a workshop

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