The objectives of this consultation are to identify priority requirements for improved livestock productivity and development of the sustainable production systems in the developing regions; to identify cross-regional priorities, major constraints, the researchable areas and issues in livestock p...
Gardiner, Peter R.
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Devendra, C.
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[Global agenda for livestock research: Proceedings of a consultation]
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Global agenda for livestock research: Proceedings of a consultation
The integration of crop and animal production is well developed in the farming systems of Asia, particularly those in small-scale agriculture. There is marked complementarity in resource use in these systems, with inputs from one sector being supplied to others. Specific examples of the main crop...
Crop-animal systems, in which livestock play a multi-purpose role, are the backbone of Asian agriculture. In the future, increased productivity from livestock will be necessary in these systems to meet the increased demand for animal products, to alleviate poverty and to improve the livelihoods o...
Devendra, C.
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Thomas, D.
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[Crop-animal systems in Asia: Importance of livestock and characterisation of agro-ecological zones]
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Crop-animal systems in Asia: Importance of livestock and characterisation of agro-ecological zones
Devendra, C.
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[The relevance and implications of livestock-trees interactions in agroforestry systems in developing countries]
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The relevance and implications of livestock-trees interactions in agroforestry systems in developing countries
The papers presented here by the group covering the states of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) had detailed discussions on defining the livestock priorities, research requirements, and ways to achieve these with a focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Disc...
Devendra, C.
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Gardiner, Peter R.
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[Global agenda for livestock research. Proceedings of the consultation for the South-East Asia region]
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Global agenda for livestock research. Proceedings of the consultation for the South-East Asia region
This proceedings presents the results and conclusions of ILRI's role in livestock research and development in Asia. It provides a detailed testimony of the success of the consultation, and especially about ILRI's commitment to form integrated programmes for livestock and agricultural research wit...
Devendra, C.
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Smalley, M.E.
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Li Pun, H.H.
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[Global agenda for livestock research: Proceedings of a conference on development of livestock research priorities in Asia]
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Global agenda for livestock research: Proceedings of a conference on development of livestock research priorities in Asia
Agricultural production in Asia emphasises intensive rice and wheat production. Other systems are associated with maize, cassava, trees and a range of secondary crops. Both monoculture and multiple cropping systems are common, with crops being grown for subsistence and cash. Irrigated agriculture...
The importance of crop-animal systems in Asia, the multiple roles played by animals and the opportunities for increasing their contribution to these systems justifies continued research effort. An assessment of the role of livestock in mixed farming systems in 14 countries has identified priority...
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
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