Gives an overview of some national efforts to develop seed production infrastructure. Highlights some of the research conducted on seed production in herbage crops. Outlines recent developments in terms of regional and international activities to support national efforts for increased herbage see...
Jutzi, S.C.
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[Herbage seed production in sub-Saharan Africa, its integration in national pasture research and seed industry development and prospects for regional supporting activities]
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Herbage seed production in sub-Saharan Africa, its integration in national pasture research and seed industry development and prospects for regional supporting activities
A review of animal feed research Reports from 7 countries of eastern and southern Africa is used to assess historical and actual research emphases. Priority was on feed supply and evaluation for cattle production with strong rangelands improvement programmes. Most research focussed on ecologicall...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Tothill, J.C.
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[Animal feed research in eastern and southern Africa: Historical and actual priorities]
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Animal feed research in eastern and southern Africa: Historical and actual priorities
Reviews the present state of knowledge about the biological fixation of N by forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa; indicates the main factors limiting the contribution of biological Nitrogen to soils by forage legumes; highlights the potentials of legume - food crop - livestock interactions in va...
Haque, I.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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[Potentials and limitations to the biological nitrogen contribution from forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Potentials and limitations to the biological nitrogen contribution from forage legumes in sub-Saharan Africa
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 ...
Reports some responses of three prominent African clovers, viz, Trifolium tembense, T. rueppellianum and T. steudneri native to Ethiopia to phosphorus and combined N/P fertilizers on a P-deficient vertisol at the ILCA headquarters site.
Jutzi, S.C.
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Haque, I.
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[The effects of P and N/P fertilizers on the growth, nodulation and seed of three African clovers on a P-deficient Vertisol]
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The effects of P and N/P fertilizers on the growth, nodulation and seed of three African clovers on a P-deficient Vertisol
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
Gives results of the 1987 main rainy season results of the trials conducted to determine the effects of vertisol surface drainage on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at the Debre Zeit ILCA station and at Hidi.
Astatke, A.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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Grunder, M.
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[Vertisol surface drainage and effects on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at Debre Zeit]
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Vertisol surface drainage and effects on soil and nutrient conservation, excess water disposal and wheat growth at Debre Zeit
Presents and discusses the effects of animal power use for improved soil surface drainage on food and feed production on the vertisols of the Ethiopian highlands. Examines the on-farm technology validation programme at ILCA; describes crop/livestock interactions in these vertisol areas; highlight...
Asamenew, G.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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Tedla, A.
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McIntire, John M.
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Ikavalko, E.
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[Improved draught power use for increased food and feed production on Ethiopian highland vertisols]
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Improved draught power use for increased food and feed production on Ethiopian highland vertisols