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
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...