Livestock kept or produced in smallholder farming systems are an important component of the agricultural economy in the developing world. The role of livestock on smallholder farms varies widely, providing draught power for crop production or as a production activity for subsistence needs or mark...
McDermott, John J.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Staal, Steven J.
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[The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries]
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The economics of optimal health and productivity in smallholder livestock systems in developing countries
This paper reviews recent research, first to present a picture of coming trends in livestock product consumption and production in developing countries, in general, and second to derive some of the market implications of these for smallholders in the highlands. Evidence is also presented concerni...
Staal, Steven J.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Markets and livestock in the coming decades: Implications for smallholder highland producers]
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Markets and livestock in the coming decades: Implications for smallholder highland producers
The critical role of policy in the functioning of agricultural commodity markets is being increasingly recognized. Governments often intervene in commodity markets through prices, regulations, and macro-policies. Policies affect financial returns and comparative advantage. The Policy Analysis Mat...
Shapiro, Barry I.
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Staal, Steven J.
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[The policy analysis matrix applied to agricultural commodity markets]
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The policy analysis matrix applied to agricultural commodity markets
Staal, Steven J.
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[Globalization and dairy producers in traditional dairy producing developing countries]
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Globalization and dairy producers in traditional dairy producing developing countries