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Growth parameters and dry-matter yield of Sesbania sesban and S. goetzei accessions were evaluated for adaptability and response to various nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) combinations. N and P fertilisation significantly increased canopy height, growth rate, number of primary branches per plant,...


Kanyama-Phiri, G.Y.Dzowela, B.H.Kategile, J.A.[Screening Sesbania for response to N and P combinations and adaptability in a medium-altitude environment in Malawi]Screening Sesbania for response to N and P combinations and adaptability in a medium-altitude environment in Malawi

Decreasing farm size and the opportunity to market livestock products has promoted the development of intensive production systems in East and souther Africa. This paper reviews the characteristics of the common feed resources used in small-scale intensive farming systems in eastern and southern ...


Abate, A.Dzowela, B.H.Kategile, J.A.[Intensive animal feeding practices for optimum feed utilisation]Intensive animal feeding practices for optimum feed utilisation

Africa's demand for food and Development means added pressure on natural resources that are already threatened. There is therefore, and urgent need for technical innovations that will raise productivity of livestosk and crops without causing further environmental degradation. But technical innova...


Kategile, J.A.[Multipurpose trees in livestock-production systems]Multipurpose trees in livestock-production systems

The Animal Production Systems Research (APSR) was introduced to sub-Saharan African National Agricultural Research Systems (NARs) in mid-1980's by the International Agricultural Research Centres (IARCs) and donors. APRS was accepted by NARs after realizing that the traditional on-station research...


Kategile, J.A.Smith, O.[Systems research experiences in Africa]Systems research experiences in Africa

This report is a synthesis of the workshop and covers the major constraints to improving livestock production ystems in the subregion (East and Southern Africa) and includes a set of recommendations for follow-up action. Discusses the changing agricultural systems in the region, livestock product...


Mgheni, M.Mukhebi, A.W.Setshwaelo, L.L.Tsiresy, P.Nyathi, P.Osuji, P.O.Kategile, J.A.[Synthesis of constraints to livestock research and development and recommendations]Synthesis of constraints to livestock research and development and recommendations

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