Presents papers and abstracts on the management of vertisols in sub-Saharan Africa and other parts of the world. Overviews the importance, distribution, agroclimatology and properties of vertisols and the Indian Vertisol technology experience. Reviews resource assessment and management and highli...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Haque, I.
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McIntire, John M.
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Stares, J.E.S.
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[Management of Vertisols in sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of a conference]
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Management of Vertisols in sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings of a conference
Reviews vertisol management research experiences in Ethiopia. Discusses the relative potential of vertisols and Development of the Ethiopian Vertisol Program. Examines integration of research programmes and technology extension. Presents data on th economic evaluation of improved, animal-powered ...
Presents retrospects and prospects of the joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia. Discusses the contributions of partner institutions, the propspects for future collaboration, and the need for strengthening the foundation for the generation of advanced...
Abebe, M.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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[The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects]
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The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects
Reports on research activities carried out by ILCA's highland programme to devise an appropriate animal feed production strategy for small scale farmeres in the Ethiopian highlands. Gives a critical analysis of the available sources of animal feed, such as, roughages from native pasture, browse a...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Haque, I.
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Tedla, A.
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[The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations]
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The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations
Reports a concerted interinstitutional attempt to generalize the use of the available draught animal power for the construction of more effective soil surface drainage. The hypothesis is that the relatively high productive potential of the Ethiopian highland vertisols, particularly in high-rainfa...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Improving productivity on highland Vertisols: The oxen-drawn broadbed maker]
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Improving productivity on highland Vertisols: The oxen-drawn broadbed maker
Discusses intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils (vertisols) in the Ethiopian highlands. Presents examples of improved soil/water/nutrient management on vertisols discussing tillage and animal powered surface drainage and its effect on crop yield...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Asamenew, G.
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Tedla, A.
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Astatke, A.
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[Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands]
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Intermediate technology for increased food and feed production from deep black clay soils in the Ethiopian highlands