Discusses the cultivation/cattle complex in Western Darfur, Sudan by giving greater emphasis on traditional rainfed agriculture, small-scale irrigation and animal husbandry. Presents data on agronomy and yield of traditional rainfed crops, on climatology, on livestock population and on livestock ...
Wilson, R.T.
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Bailey, L.
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Hales, J.
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Moles, D.
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Watkins, A.E.
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[The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur]
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The cultivation - cattle complex in western Darfur
Highlights the interactions between agronomy and economics in developing forage production techniques for the two main land-use situations in the subhumid zone of Nigeria, viz, cultivation and fallow. Presents break-even sorghum grain-stylo price ratios for different undersowing times, capital an...
Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Interactions entre parametres agronomiques et economiques dans la recherche agrostologique]
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Interactions entre parametres agronomiques et economiques dans la recherche agrostologique
Summarizes a baseline study of the traditional livestock production system of central Mali, classifying production systems in the study in the study zone according to the degree of dependence on livestock products for gross revenue or food supply of the household or production unit, and according...
Eradicating hunger is a complex and multifaceted challenge, requiring evidence bases that can inform wide scale action, but that are also participatory and grounded to have local relevance and effectiveness. The Rural Household Multi-Indicator Surveys (RHoMIS) provides a broad assessment of house...
Beveridge, Louise
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Whitfield, Stephen
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Fraval, Simon
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Wijk, Mark T. van
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Etten, Jacob van
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Mercado, Leida
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Hammond, James
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Cortéz, Luz Davila
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Suchini, Jose Gabriel
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Challinor, Andrew
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[Experiences and drivers of food insecurity in Guatemala's dry corridor: insights from the integration of ethnographic and household survey data]
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Experiences and drivers of food insecurity in Guatemala's dry corridor: insights from the integration of ethnographic and household survey data
Reviews the results of on-farm experiments conducted to study the effects of milking on calf viability and growth, on the reproductive performance of cows and on the overall productivity of Ndama herds in the village of Nioro Jattaba in the Kiang West District of The Gambia.
Agyemang, K.
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Dwinger, R.H.
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Grieve, A.S.
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Little, D.A.
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[Studies on the effects of milking on calf growth and viability and on cow reproductive performance in traditionally managed N'Dama herds]
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Studies on the effects of milking on calf growth and viability and on cow reproductive performance in traditionally managed N'Dama herds
Summarises the results of a study on the traditional methods of butter making-conducted to determine the efficiency of the process and the quality of butter produced. Reports on initial experiments carried out to devise improved methods of butter making.
O'Mahony, F.
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Bekele, E.
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[Traditional butter making in Ethiopia and possible improvements]
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Traditional butter making in Ethiopia and possible improvements
Presents results of a six year study conducted to determine the main reproductive parameters of traditionally managed sheep and goats in agro-pastoral systems near Niono-Mali.
Wilson, R.T.
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Durkin, J.W.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Reproductive components in traditionally managed sheep and goats]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Reproductive components in traditionally managed sheep and goats
Presents results of a study conducted to analyse the economic characters and productivity indices of Sudanese Fulani cattle in the agro-pastoral system in central Mali. Discusses weight characters including postpartum weight and calf weight, mortality, and productivity indices.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Economic characters and productivity indices for Sudanese Fulani cattle in the agro-pastoral system]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Economic characters and productivity indices for Sudanese Fulani cattle in the agro-pastoral system
Describes traditional sheep husbandry in Central Mali with particular reference to breeds & their distribution; management systems & population demography of flocks; reproductive performance, growth rate & liveweight at dif. ages, and meat, milk & fiber yields.
Wilson, R.T.
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[Livestock production in central Mali: Sheep husbandry in the traditional sector]
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Livestock production in central Mali: Sheep husbandry in the traditional sector
Studies the death rate and cause of death of lambs in six different environments in the African traditional livestock production systems. Suggests solutions to reduce early mortality rates.
Wilson, R.T.
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Traoré, A.
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Peacock, C.P.
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Mack, S.
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Agyemang, K.
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[Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems]
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Early mortality of lambs in African traditional livestock production systems