Examines the role and importance of the livestock subsector of Africas' agricultural sector, its performance over the last two decades, the constraints which limit its development and the progress being made in solving theese constraints.
Anteneh, A.
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Anteneh, B.
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[Policy, finance and technology in livestock development in sub-Saharan Africa: Some critical issues]
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Policy, finance and technology in livestock development in sub-Saharan Africa: Some critical issues
The major concern of this study was to assess the relative efficiency of alternative marketing systems for dairy products. A number of partial efficiency criteria were developed. These partial efficiency criteria formed the basis from which the merit and demerits of the alternative marketing syst...
Mbogoh, S.G.
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[The concept of marketing efficiency, applications and policy implications: A case of dairy marketing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia]
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The concept of marketing efficiency, applications and policy implications: A case of dairy marketing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Peri-urban dairy producers in West Africa face major production constraints including inadequate and poor quality feeds. In view of the high cost of traditional supplementary feeds such as oilseed cakes, the production of forage, especially legumes, is increasingly being advocated. However, it ha...
Agyemang, K.
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Dogoo, D.L.
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Makun, H.J.
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[Profitability of forage production in smallholder peri-urban dairy production systems]
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Profitability of forage production in smallholder peri-urban dairy production systems
Liberalisation in the dairy industry in Kenya is currently under way in several forms. The urban milk market monopoly of the Kenya Co-operative Creameries has been lifted. Clinical veterinary and artificial insemination (AI) services are no longer publicly supported in many areas. Private sector ...
Owango, M.O.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Kenyanjui, M.
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Njubi, D.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Dairy co-operatives and policy reform in Kenya: Effects of livestock service and milk market liberalisation]
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Dairy co-operatives and policy reform in Kenya: Effects of livestock service and milk market liberalisation
Climate variability with unexpected droughts and floods causes serious production losses and worsens food security, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study applies stochastic bioeconomic modeling to analyze smallholder adaptation to climate and price variability in Ethiopia. It uses the agen...
Berger, T.
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Troost, C.
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Assfaw Wossen, Tesfamicheal
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Latynskiy, E.
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Tesfaye, K.
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Gbegbelegbe, Sika
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[Can smallholder farmers adapt to climate variability, and how effective are policy interventions? Agent-based simulation results for Ethiopia]
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Can smallholder farmers adapt to climate variability, and how effective are policy interventions? Agent-based simulation results for Ethiopia
In situ conservation of tropical forests often requires restricting human use and occupancy within protected areas by enforcing regulations. However, law enforcement interventions that seek to prevent deforestation rarely have been evaluated. Conservationists increasingly recognize the need to me...
Gaveau, D.L.A.
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Linkie, M.
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Suyadi
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Levang, P.
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Leader-Williams, N.
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[Three decades of deforestation in southwest Sumatra: effects of coffee prices, law enforcement and rural poverty]
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Three decades of deforestation in southwest Sumatra: effects of coffee prices, law enforcement and rural poverty
Deforestation and woodland degradation are issues of great concern in Zimbabwe. Debate on these issues has identified a number of causes including expansion of arable land, demand for fuel-wood and construction poles, and urban expansion. This paper examined how some policies aimed at improving a...
Chipika, J.T.
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Kowero, G.S.
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[Deforestation of woodlands in communal areas of Zimbabwe: is it due to agricultural policies?]
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Deforestation of woodlands in communal areas of Zimbabwe: is it due to agricultural policies?
Bonabana-Wabbi, Jackline
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Mugonola, B
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Ajibo, S
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Kirinya, J
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Kato, E.
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Kalibwani, R
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Kasenge, V
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Nyamwaro, Sospeter S.
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Tumwesigye, S.
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Chiuri, Wanjiku
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Mugabo, J
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Fungo, B.
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Tenywa, M.M.
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[Agricultural profitability and technical efficiency: the case of pineapple and potato in SW Uganda]
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Agricultural profitability and technical efficiency: the case of pineapple and potato in SW Uganda
A historical review of bean imports in Colombia as of 1984 is presented as well as an analysis of the conditions that lead to their occurrence. The effect of foreign bean trade on national production, mainly carried out by small farmers, and on domestic prices is also analyzed, emphasizing price ...
Luna González, Carlos Adolfo
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Janssen, W.
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[El comercio internacional y la produccion de frijol en Colombia]
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El comercio internacional y la produccion de frijol en Colombia
Trypanosomiasis, a disease transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a major constraint to livestock production and mixed farming in Africa. Due to the prevalence of trypanosomiasis and skin diseases in much of Zaire, it was concluded that cattle production was only feasible through the introduction of t...
Itty, P.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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Minengu, M.
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Ngamuna, S.
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Winkel, F. van
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[The economics of recently introduced village cattle production in a tsetse affected area. (I): Trypanotolerant N'Dama cattle in Zaire]
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The economics of recently introduced village cattle production in a tsetse affected area. (I): Trypanotolerant N'Dama cattle in Zaire