Underlines the importance of adaptive research in ensuring the relevance of extension advice; the potential for the use of a broader range of communication methods within the formal extension system; and the need for extension agents to be accountable to the communities which they serve
Francis, P.A.
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Rawlins-Branan, M.J.
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[The extension system and small-scale farmers: A case study from northern Zambia]
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The extension system and small-scale farmers: A case study from northern Zambia
Examines the influence of breed, sex, live-weight and time & place of sale on small ruminant prices in six southwest Nigerian markets. Assesses the relationship of prices between markets and the degree of integration between them. Includes a brief description of the structure of small-ruminant ma...
Relates livestock management systems to characteristic problems facing small ruminant producers in the physical and economic environment of four states of southeast Nigeria, viz, Bendel Anambra, Imo and Rivers states. Assesses the implications of increasing population density and intensified agri...
Presents and discusses a strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics. Discusses the approaches taken by ILCA which includes alley farming and presents the results of the study.
Reynolds, L.
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Atta-Krah, A.N.
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Francis, P.A.
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[A strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics]
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A strategy for improving goat productivity under village production systems in the humid tropics
Discusses the role of on-farm research in the evaluation of alley farming. Presents ILCA's experience in on-farm research and alley farming at the Humid Zone Programme and discusses the different stages of on farm-trials ,viz, exploratory, intermediate and pilot project. Looks in to the evaluati...
Atta-Krah, A.N.
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Francis, P.A.
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[The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of composite technologies: The case of alley farming in southern Nigeria]
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The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of composite technologies: The case of alley farming in southern Nigeria
Discusses the conditions under which draft oxen have been adopted in Mpika District, Zambia, their impact on resource use and productivity, and the implications for further agricultural change. Assesses the effect of oxenization on labour allocation and the timeliness of key operations.
Francis, P.A.
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[Ox draught power and agricultural transformation in northern Zambia]
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Ox draught power and agricultural transformation in northern Zambia
Summarises the literature on the alleged defects of traditional systems of land tenure in Nigeria. Reviews the provisions of the land use decree and their implications for rural land tenure.
Francis, P.A.
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[Nationalisation de terres et regime foncier dans le sud-ouest du Nigeria]
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Nationalisation de terres et regime foncier dans le sud-ouest du Nigeria
Relates livestock management systems to characteristic problems facing small ruminant producers in the physical and economic environment of four states of southeast Nigeria, viz, Bendel Anambra, Imo and Rivers states. Assesses the implications of increasing population density and intensified agri...
The aim of this study was to assess the process and extent of sedentarisation among Fulani cattle owners in the derived savannah zone of south-west Nigeria. The results, based on a survey of 66 randomly-selected cattle owners, indicate an on-going process of settlment. Previously cattle owners vi...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Reynolds, L.
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Francis, P.A.
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[Sedentarisation of cattle farmers in the derived savanna region of south west Nigeria: Results of a survey]
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Sedentarisation of cattle farmers in the derived savanna region of south west Nigeria: Results of a survey
Presents a paper on the role of on-farm research in the Development of alley farming. Discusses the properties of alley-farming as a system and their implications for the conduct of on farm work. Reviews the on-farm work on alley farming undertaken by the Humid Zone Programme of ILCA. Ends with a...
Atta-Krah, A.N.
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Francis, P.A.
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[The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of alley farming]
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The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of alley farming