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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.Rawlins-Branan, M.J.[The extension system and small-scale farmers: A case study from northern Zambia]The extension system and small-scale farmers: A case study from northern Zambia
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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...


Francis, P.A.[Small ruminant marketing in southwest Nigeria]Small ruminant marketing in southwest Nigeria
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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...


Francis, P.A.[Some aspects of sheep and goat management in southeast Nigeria]Some aspects of sheep and goat management in southeast Nigeria

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.Francis, P.A.[The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of composite technologies: The case of alley farming in southern Nigeria]The role of on-farm trials in the evaluation of composite technologies: The case of alley farming in southern Nigeria
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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.[Ox draught power and agricultural transformation in northern Zambia]Ox draught power and agricultural transformation in northern Zambia
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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.[Nationalisation de terres et regime foncier dans le sud-ouest du Nigeria]Nationalisation de terres et regime foncier dans le sud-ouest du Nigeria
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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...


Francis, P.A.[L'elevage des ovins et des caprins dans le sud-est du Nigeria]L'elevage des ovins et des caprins dans le sud-est du Nigeria

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.Reynolds, L.Francis, P.A.[Sedentarisation of cattle farmers in the derived savanna region of south west Nigeria: Results of a survey]Sedentarisation of cattle farmers in the derived savanna region of south west Nigeria: Results of a survey
Autor: Francis, P.A.

Discusses the implications of land tenure systems in south-east Nigeria for the acceptability and viability of alley farming. Reviews the region's tenure system followed by case studies of the communities where the Humid Zone Programme of ILCA has been conducting on-farm trials of alley farming. ...


Francis, P.A.[Land tenure systems and agricultural innovation. The case of alley farming in Nigeria]Land tenure systems and agricultural innovation. The case of alley farming in Nigeria
Autor: Francis, P.A.

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.[Land nationalisation and rural land tenure in southwest Nigeria]Land nationalisation and rural land tenure in southwest Nigeria

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