This chapter summarises the experience of a research project for developing and disseminating technologies for better management of Vertisols for improving productivity. Topics of discussion include Vertisol technology Development and testing in Ethiopia; the adoption pathways for the BBM package...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mamo, T.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[From plot to watershed management: Experience in farmer participatory Vertisol technology generation and adoption in highland Ethiopia]
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From plot to watershed management: Experience in farmer participatory Vertisol technology generation and adoption in highland Ethiopia
The moist savannah zone in sub-Saharan Africa is regarded as a high potential area for crop and livestock production. Currently, human labour is the principal source of power for crop production and the level of commercial energy use is very low. Agropastoralism and pastoralism are the principal ...
Jabbar, M.A.
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[Energy and the evolution of farming systems. The potential of mixed farming in the moist savannah of sub-Saharan Africa]
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Energy and the evolution of farming systems. The potential of mixed farming in the moist savannah of sub-Saharan Africa
This chapter uses one particular bio-economic model, first, to explore some questions and hence generate information pertaining to the complex interactions existing in an integrated crop-livestock farming system in Ethiopia. Secondly, it examines various ways in which such a model may be used to ...
Okumu, B.N.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Colman, D.
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Russell, N.
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[A bio-economic model of integrated crop-livestock farming systems: The case of the Ginchi watershed]
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A bio-economic model of integrated crop-livestock farming systems: The case of the Ginchi watershed
One of the factors that constrains animal draft power in livestock-rich countries like Ethiopia is the inadequate supply of livestock feed both in quantitative and qualitative terms. This problem in Ethiopia is aggravated by poor soil conditions across the highland areas. Inter-cropping of forage...
Kassie, M.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Kassa, B.
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[An Analysis of the implications of forage legumes and a cereal-based cropping system for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia: A linear programming approach]
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An Analysis of the implications of forage legumes and a cereal-based cropping system for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia: A linear programming approach
This paper discusses the traditional management of vertisols and land-use types the broadbed maker (BBM) and its evolution; Maresha - a traditional plough; additional attachements to the BBM for improving tillage efficiency and resource conservation; the land-use intensification opportunities; an...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low-cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification
The main aim of land preparation is to modify and manipulate the land features so as to create favorable environment for seed establishment and crop growth. The research and Development in this field must take into account the traditional practices used by the farming community. This case study g...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification