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Karuhanga, M.Kiptot, E.Franzel, Steven[The effectiveness of the farmer trainers approach in technology dissemination in the East Africa Dairy Developmnent project in Uganda: A study of volunteer farmer trainers]The effectiveness of the farmer trainers approach in technology dissemination in the East Africa Dairy Developmnent project in Uganda: A study of volunteer farmer trainers

Kiptot, E.Franzel, Steven[Effectiveness of the farmer trainer approach in dissemination of livestock feed technologies: A survey of volunteer farmer trainers in Kenya]Effectiveness of the farmer trainer approach in dissemination of livestock feed technologies: A survey of volunteer farmer trainers in Kenya

In this paper we provide evidence to show that farmers' perspectives on poverty processes and outcomes are critical in the early stages of evaluating impact of agricultural research on poverty. We summarize lessons learned from farmer impact assessment workshops held in five African locations, co...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.Place, FrankFranzel, StevenThornton, Philip K.[Assessing research impact on poverty: the importance of farmers’ perspectives]Assessing research impact on poverty: the importance of farmers’ perspectives

Availability and access to feed resources is an important constraint to livestock productivity in East Africa. This study examined the production and marketing of livestock feeds in Kenya. The existing fodder value chains their constraints and opportunities are examined. A rapid appraisal survey ...


Nangole, E.Lukuyu, Ben A.Franzel, StevenBaltenweck, Isabelle[The emerging livestock feed markets in East Africa: A solution to feed shortages?]The emerging livestock feed markets in East Africa: A solution to feed shortages?

This study evaluated the performance of tree legumes and other soil fertility management innovations used by farmers. The objectives of the study were to: examine the extent that farm attributes, typology of farmers and field management practices have affected the adaptation and use of agroforest...


Akinnifesi, F.K.Sileshi, Gudeta W.Franzel, StevenAjayi, Oluyede C.Harawa, RMakumba, WChakeredza, S.Mngomba, SWolf, J.J. deChianu, J.N.[On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi]On-farm assessment of legume fallows and other soil fertility management options used by smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi

The small amount of on-farm research that has been carried out with fodder trees in Africa has mainly involved exotic species selected by researchers rather than farmers. In this study, farmers who had participated in a pre-planting survey chose, during feedback meetings, seedlings of indigenous,...


Roothaert, Ralph L.Franzel, StevenKiura, M[On-farm evaluation of fodder trees and shrubs preferred by farmers in Central Kenya]On-farm evaluation of fodder trees and shrubs preferred by farmers in Central Kenya

Smallholder dairy farmers in developing countries face many feed constraints such as inadequate feed quality and quantity, poor storage facilities for feed conservation as well as insufficient water. However, feeding of livestock continues to pose many problems due to lack of information on compo...


Lukuyu, Ben A.Franzel, StevenOngadi, P.M.Duncan, Alan J.[Livestock feed resources: Current production and management practices in central and northern rift valley provinces of Kenya]Livestock feed resources: Current production and management practices in central and northern rift valley provinces of Kenya

Agroforestry and livestock-keeping both have the potential to promote anthropogenic climate changeresilience, and understanding how they can support each other in this context is crucial. Here, we discuss relevant issues in East Africa, where recent agroforestry interventions to support livestock...


Dawson, Ian K.Carsan, S.Franzel, StevenKindt, RoelandBreugel, P. vanGraudal LLillesø, Jens-Peter B.Orwa CJamnadass, Ramni H.[Agroforestry, livestock, fodder production and climate change adaptation and mitigation in East Africa: issues and options]Agroforestry, livestock, fodder production and climate change adaptation and mitigation in East Africa: issues and options

This document reports on the concepts driving the scientific activities of FAO’s Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture Programme’s (MICCA) pilot projects in East Africa. It provides results from the research, briefly describes the analytical approaches used and concludes with key messages r...


Rosenstock, Todd S.Mpanda, MathewRioux, J.Kirui, JosephineAnyekulu SLuedeling, EikeKuyah SKimaro, Anthony A.Franzel, StevenNeufeldt, HenryShepherd KNeely, Constance[Science to support climate-smart agricultural development]Science to support climate-smart agricultural development

Fodder trees are important feed sources for livestock in a wide range of farming systems in Africa. Researchers, extension services and farmers have developed and promoted fodder tree practices in many different countries and contexts. Fodder trees are particularly important in the highlands of E...


Franzel, StevenCarsan, S.Lukuyu, Ben A.Sinja SWambugu C[Fodder shrubs for improving livestock productivity and smallholder livelihoods in Africa]Fodder shrubs for improving livestock productivity and smallholder livelihoods in Africa

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