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Fodder trees are important feed sources for livestock in a wide range of farming systems in Africa. Researchers, extension services and farmers have developed and promoted fodder tree practices in many different countries and contexts. Fodder trees are particularly important in the highlands of E...


Franzel, StevenCarsan, S.Lukuyu, Ben A.Sinja SWambugu C[Fodder shrubs for improving livestock productivity and smallholder livelihoods in Africa]Fodder shrubs for improving livestock productivity and smallholder livelihoods in Africa

Limited access to quality feeds and reliable feed supply are amongst the priority constraints of smallholder pig production in Uganda. Among the feeds given to pigs, sweetpotato (SP), banana and other root tubers residues are common. However, information on farmers’ perceptions and practices on t...


Dione, Michel M.Pezo, P.Kyalo, G.Mayega, L.Nadiope, G.Lukuyu, Ben A.[Perception and practices of farmers on the utilization of sweetpotato, and other root tubers, and banana for pig feeding in smallholder crop-livestock systems in Uganda]Perception and practices of farmers on the utilization of sweetpotato, and other root tubers, and banana for pig feeding in smallholder crop-livestock systems in Uganda
Marwa, L.J.Mbaga, S.H.Mutayoba, S.K.Lukuyu, Ben A.[The productivity and management systems of free range local chickens in rural areas of Babati District, Tanzania]The productivity and management systems of free range local chickens in rural areas of Babati District, Tanzania

Smallholder pig farmers in East Africa report that lack of feed, seasonal feed shortages, quality and cost are key constraints to pig rearing. Commercially prepared pig diets are too expensive and people and pigs compete for food. Smallholder farmers typically feed nutritionally unbalanced diets,...


Carter, Natalie A.Dewey, Catherine E.Grace, DeliaLukuyu, Ben A.Smith, ElizaLange, Cornelis de[In the search for low-cost year-round feeds: Pen-level growth performance of local and crossbred Ugandan pigs fed forage- or silage-based diets versus commercial diet]In the search for low-cost year-round feeds: Pen-level growth performance of local and crossbred Ugandan pigs fed forage- or silage-based diets versus commercial diet

Purpose: This paper assesses the effectiveness of volunteer farmer trainers in promoting adoption of agricultural technologies in western Kenya. Specifically, the purpose was to assess the type of information they disseminated, farmer trainers' characteristics desirable to farmer trainees, and ho...


Lukuyu, Ben A.Place, FrankFranzel, StevenKiptot, E.[Disseminating improved practices: Are volunteer farmer trainers effective?]Disseminating improved practices: Are volunteer farmer trainers effective?

Maize provides an important source of forage for the maize–dairy farmers in Kenya. However, due to small farm size, maize cannot supply all the feed needed for dairy cattle and forage is in short supply in the dry seasons. This paper examines practices to increase the health and use of maize and ...


Lukuyu, Ben A.Murdoch, A.J.Romney, D.L.Mwangi, D.M.Njuguna, J.G.M.McLeod, A.Jama, A.N.[Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya]Integrated maize management options to improve forage yield and quality on smallholder farms in Kenya

Proximate nutrient composition (crude protein, non-fiber carbohydrates, crude fiber, and ash), fiber fractions (neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), lignin), and both macro (calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), sodium (Na), and sulfur (S)) and trace (...


Dierenfeld, E.S.Lukuyu, Ben A.Nyagaka, D.[Nutrient composition of pastures in Kayunga District, Uganda: A preliminary investigation with implications for seasonal supplementation in grazing Ruminants]Nutrient composition of pastures in Kayunga District, Uganda: A preliminary investigation with implications for seasonal supplementation in grazing Ruminants

In this study, nutritional values and seasonal availability were estimated for 25 local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya, based on analyzed nutrient contents and a review of the literature. Characteristics considered included: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent ...


Carter, Natalie A.Dewey, C.E.Lukuyu, Ben A.Grace, DeliaLange, C.F.M. de[Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya]Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya

This paper presents a mixed-methods study that examines the relationship between women’s empowerment, household food security, and maternal and child diet diversity (as one indicator of nutrition security) in two regions of Tanzania. Indicators across three domains of women’s empowerment were sco...


Galiè, AlessandraTeufel, NilsGirard, Amy W.Baltenweck, IsabelleDomínguez Salas, PaulaPrice, Mindy, J.Jones, RebeccaLukuyu, Ben A.Korir, LukeRaskind, Ilana G.Smith, KristieYount, Kathryn M.[Women’s empowerment, food security and nutrition of pastoral communities in Tanzania]Women’s empowerment, food security and nutrition of pastoral communities in Tanzania
Xiumin ZhangMin WangRong WangZhiyuan MaDonglei LongHongxiang MaoJiangnan WenLukuyu, Ben A.Beauchemin, K.A.Zhiliang Tan[Urea plus nitrate pretreatment of rice and wheat straws enhances degradation and reduces methane production in in vitro ruminal culture]Urea plus nitrate pretreatment of rice and wheat straws enhances degradation and reduces methane production in in vitro ruminal culture

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