This paper focuses on the background, approaches, and progress made over the last three years by the Crop-Animal Systems Research Network (CASREN) project carried out by ILRI in partnership with national agricultural research systems (NARS) in China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. ...
The livestock revolution is occurring but it is being preceded by the feed revolution because of the substantial mount of feed required to supply by the increased animal population. However, the opportunities to meet the demand for feed depend on the existing production systems. This paper looks ...
Fernández Rivera, S.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Devendra, C.
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[Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries]
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Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries
The potential for increasing the economic contribution of small ruminants in Asia is discussed in the context of their wide distribution across ecosystems, value as genetic resources, productivity, significance of ownership, economic relevance, production and post-production. Approximately 57 per...
Devendra, C.
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[Opportunities for increasing the economic contribution of small ruminants in Asia]
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Opportunities for increasing the economic contribution of small ruminants in Asia
An overview of integrated animals-crops-fish production systems is discussed with reference to the relevance, achievements and future potential of these systems. The relevance of these systems is reflected in the nature of traditional mixed farming systems in Asia, from where over 90 percent of t...
Devendra, C.
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[Overview of integrated animals-crops-fish production systems: Achievements and future potential]
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Overview of integrated animals-crops-fish production systems: Achievements and future potential
An overview of research in the Asia and Pacific region is presented with reference to its features and direction. Much of the research has been undertaken along disciplinary lines. The overriding emphasis is on feeding and nutrition, genetic improvement and animal health with little reference to ...
Devendra, C.
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[Potential productivity from small ruminants and contribution to improved livelihoods in developing countries]
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Potential productivity from small ruminants and contribution to improved livelihoods in developing countries
This paper addresses the present status of research and Development in animal production; challenges for research in animal production systems including integrated natural resource management and use and the Development of sustainable agriculture; and institutional limitations and capacity to mee...
Devendra, C.
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[Present status of research and Development and institutional considerations for animal production system in the Asia-Pacific region]
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Present status of research and Development and institutional considerations for animal production system in the Asia-Pacific region
The justification for productivity enhancement in animal production systems in Asia is discussed in the context of major economic changes and a changing external environment, and the inability of current systems of animal production to meet the human requirements of foods of animal origin. The si...
Devendra, C.
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[Smallholder dairy production in East and South-East Asia: Expanding importance, environmental impacts and opportunities for improvements]
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Smallholder dairy production in East and South-East Asia: Expanding importance, environmental impacts and opportunities for improvements
The paper emphasises the potential opportunities and challenges to improve productivity in goats and improve the livelihoods of the poor. An assessment of research activities confirms the continuing trend about emphasis on basic research and along disciplinary lines. The importance of shifting re...