Investigates the impact of draft power availability on grain production on smallholder farms in the Ethiopian highlands based on analysis of data collected by ILCA around Debre Berhan and Debre Zeit, especially on effects of ox holding on area cultivated and on net cereal production.
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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Durkin, J.W.
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Asamenew, G.
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[Draught power and smallholder grain production in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Draught power and smallholder grain production in the Ethiopian highlands
Discusses the use of oxen for draft in the Ethiopian highlands, and research activities undertaken on the animal traction component of the agricultural systems.
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
Discusses factors influencing grain production in a representative and risky farming system in the Ethiopian highlands, with quantitative evidence of the critical contribution of draft oxen to farm grain production by comparing yield and area cultivated between farmers who are ox-owners and those...
Anderson, F.M.
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Gryseels, Guido
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Durkin, J.W.
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[Factors affecting smallholder grain production in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Factors affecting smallholder grain production in the Ethiopian highlands
Highlights key aspects of the current situation of draught animal power (DAP) in Africa within the context of the research and on-farm situation; describes constraints to the Development of DAP along with suggestions on needs and options to overcome them; and briefly outlines long-term prospects ...
Reports experiences with on-farm trials to assess the use of single oxen for work on mixed smallholder farms in the central highlands of Ethiopia, with particular reference to draft power and agricultural production, design and testing of the single ox technique, and results obtained during the 1...
Gryseels, Guido
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Astatke, A.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Asamenew, G.
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[The use of single oxen for crop cultivation in Ethiopia]
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The use of single oxen for crop cultivation in Ethiopia
Describes the Ethiopian highlands assessing their potential for improved agricultural production; reports ILCA's studies on the traditional smallholder production system of the highlands; and analyzes productivity aspects of the system's crop and livestock components. Discusses the approach to fa...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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[Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980]
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Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980
Describes modifications to the traditional ox-drawn ard plow (maresha) for use in the construction of terraces for soil conservation and of raised beds and furrows to facilitate drainage on heavy clay soils together with results of on-station and on-farm tests. Both modifications can be made by v...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Astatke, A.
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[Low-cost modifications of the traditional Ethiopian tine plough for land shaping and surface drainage of heavy clay soils: Preliminary results from on-farm verification trials]
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Low-cost modifications of the traditional Ethiopian tine plough for land shaping and surface drainage of heavy clay soils: Preliminary results from on-farm verification trials