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
Tests on the use of a single ox with a modified maresha plow were carried out in Ethiopia at the International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA) Debre Berhan station, on farmers' fields at Debre Zeit, and on a test track at the Agricultural Implement Research and Improvement Centre (AIRIC) near ...
Astatke, A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Experiences with the use of a single ox for cultivation in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Experiences with the use of a single ox for cultivation in the Ethiopian highlands
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