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 intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils (vertisols) in the Ethiopian highlands. Presents examples of improved soil/water/nutrient management on vertisols discussing tillage and animal powered surface drainage and its effect on crop yield...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Asamenew, G.
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Tedla, A.
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Astatke, A.
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[Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands
Discusses some methodological issues on livestock technology Development in Ethiopia, also stresses that livestock projects that appeared promising were abandoned after project funding ceased because of mainly the inappropriateness of many of the methods used in the design and execution of the pr...
Asamenew, G.
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[Issues on livestock technology Development on smallholder farms in Ethiopia]
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Issues on livestock technology Development on smallholder farms in Ethiopia