Discusses use of mathematical modelling as a research tool to evaluate alternative practices, illustrating its application in beef cattle production systems in Botswana, with a description of data inputs, model utilized & simulations carried out. Compares actual & simulated values and examines ef...
Cartwright, T.C.
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Anderson, F.M.
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Buck, N.G.
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Nelsen, T.C.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Pratchett, D.
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Sanders, J.
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Astle, W.
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Light, D.E.
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Rennie, T.W.
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Rose, T.J.
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Shorrock, C.
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[Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana]
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Systems modelling in cattle production - an application in Botswana
Discusses the use of oxen for draft in the Ethiopian highlands, and research activities undertaken on the animal traction component of the agricultural systems.
Discusses the historical context of ILCA's research, the principal types of animal production systems and the stages in ILCA's farming systems research. Describes the smallholder farming in the Ethiopian highlands & humid zone, the agropastoralists of the sub-humid zone, systems research in pasto...
Gryseels, Guido
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McIntire, John M.
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Anderson, F.M.
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[La recherche sur les systemes agraires ("RSA") au CIPEA]
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La recherche sur les systemes agraires ("RSA") au CIPEA
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
Presents Simmond's recent classifiation of Farming Systems Research followed by overviews of the FSR in progress at several International Agriculural Research Centres. Summarises the activities of 10 centres involved in Farming Systems Research in eastern and southern Africa. Discusses the issues...
Anderson, F.M.
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Dillon, John L.
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[Farming systems research at the International Agricultural Research Centres and other international groups]
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Farming systems research at the International Agricultural Research Centres and other international groups
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 ...
Discusses the historical context of ILCA's research, the principal types of animal production systems and the stages in ILCA's farming systems research. Describes the smallholder farming in the Ethiopian highlands & humid zone, the agropastoralists of the sub-humid zone, systems research in pasto...
Gryseels, Guido
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McIntire, John M.
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Anderson, F.M.
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[Research with a farming systems perspective at ILCA]
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Research with a farming systems perspective at ILCA
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