Constraints do not only occur in production systems. They also limit the support available from research and extension and they have serious consequences for human welfare in Africa and for the whole community of nations. The agricultural research agendas in sub-Saharan Africa are indicating more...
Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Technical constraints to ruminant livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Technical constraints to ruminant livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa
Population pressures will expand and intensify African agriculture. By 2025, the sub-Saharan African population will exceed 1290 million, a 260 percent increase in the next three decades, and 54 percent of Africans will be living in urban environments largely dependent on others for food producti...
Demand for livestock products in Asia is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next two decades than in any other region. The factors driving demand in Asia include population increase, expanded urbanisation and improved income. Devendra (1996) predicts that industrial scale poultry and swin...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia]
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World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has a global mandate for research to improve the productivity and sustainability of crop-livestock systems in developing countries. ILRI is one of the 16 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research to whi...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Global livestock research workshop. International Livestock Research Institute]
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Global livestock research workshop. International Livestock Research Institute
This paper discusses the economic value of livestock, CGIAR priorities and strategies, and relevance of CGIAR activities to AAAP (Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies) region. The paper assesses the relative importance of livestock products in developing regions, and glob...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[ILCA and CGIAR research priorities for livestock and relevance to AAAP region]
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ILCA and CGIAR research priorities for livestock and relevance to AAAP region
Livestock play a vital role in economic Development-particularly as socities, evolve from subsistence agriculture into cash-based economies. On a global basis, animal products - meat, milk, eggs and fiber - constitute about 40 percent of the total value of agriculture output. This proportional co...
A study conducted to evaluate the quality of some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya - through laboratory techniques - chemical and in vitro digestion. Includes grasses, browse plants (trees, shrubs & leguminous trees) and dual-purpose (food/forage) crops.
Sidahmed, A.E.
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Reed, J.D.
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Butterworth, M.H.
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Otieno, K.
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Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Chemical composition and digestibility values for some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya]
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Chemical composition and digestibility values for some important forage resources consumed by dual-purpose goats in western Kenya
Lebbie, S.H.B.
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Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[ILRI, a new international livestock research institute with a global mandate]
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ILRI, a new international livestock research institute with a global mandate
Classifies the agricultural systems of tropical developing regions with, particularly attention to the mixed farming systems. Describes characteristics of goats which are advantageous in mixed farming systems. Examines several research and Development projects which are looking at the role of goa...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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Onim, J.F.M.
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Semenye, P.P.
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Sidahmed, A.E.
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[Integration of goats with crop production and other livestock production systems: Mixed farming systems in the tropics]
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Integration of goats with crop production and other livestock production systems: Mixed farming systems in the tropics
On a global basis, livestock products - meat, milk, eggs and fibre - account for 40 percent of the value of total marketed agricultural product. Animal products provide essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals to help ensure nutritionally balanced diets. In developing countries, livestock tra...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Contribution of livestock to food production in developing countries]
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Contribution of livestock to food production in developing countries