Summarises the results of on-farm research conducted by the Highlands Programme (ILCA) in order to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian Highlands. Outlines the farming system around Debre Berhan. Discusses on farm trials and research activities on the integration of crossbr...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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Asamenew, G.
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Mesgina, A.
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Astatke, A.
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Wolde-Mariam, W.A.
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[On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands]
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On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands
Discusses the on-farm trials with crossbred cows conducted in the highlands of Ethiopia (Debre Zeit/Debre Berhan) to study productivity under farm conditions, to appraise smallholder adoption problems and to evaluate the impact on the socio-economic welfare of the farmer and his family; summarize...
Gryseels, Guido
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[Difficulties in evaluating on-farm experiments with livestock: Examples from the Ethiopian highlands]
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Difficulties in evaluating on-farm experiments with livestock: Examples from the Ethiopian highlands
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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[Recherche sur la productivité de l'agriculture et de l'élevage]
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Recherche sur la productivité de l'agriculture et de l'élevage
Describes the Ethiopian highlands assessing their potential for improved agricultural production; reports ILCA's studies on the traditional smallholder production system of the highlands; and analyzes productivity aspects of the system's crop and livestock components. Discusses the approach to fa...
Gryseels, Guido
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Anderson, F.M.
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[Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980]
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Research on farm and livestock productivity in the central Ethiopian highlands: Initial results, 1977-1980