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
ILCA acknowledged the potential for increased animal agriculture in the subhumid zone of West Africa by establishing a research base at Kaduna in northern Nigeria. FulBe agropastoralists were selected at the target group because they own most of the cattle in the zone and cattle are the predomina...
Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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[Fodder bank: Improving the nutrition of cattle in the subhumid zone of West Africa]
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Fodder bank: Improving the nutrition of cattle in the subhumid zone of West Africa
The literature on technology adoption distinguishes between diffusion (generally viewed as a dynamic process) and adoption (usually seen as static and specific to a point in time). Consistent with this, empirical studies on agricultural technology adoption generally divide a population into adopt...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Beyene, H.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Gebreselassie, S.
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[Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia]
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Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia
Jabbar, M.A.
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Beyene, H.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Gebreselassie, S.
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[Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia]
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Adoption pathways for new agricultural technologies: An approach and an application to Vertisol management technology in Ethiopia
This study investigates the household-level impacts of market-oriented dairy technologies (crossbred cows and complementary feed and management technologies) on in-comes, food and non-food expenditures, nutrient intakes, and health of pre-school children. A recursive econometric model was employe...
Ahmed, M.
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Ehui, Simeon K.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Adoption of crossbred cow technologies and increased food security among smallholder dairy farmers in the East African highlands]
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Adoption of crossbred cow technologies and increased food security among smallholder dairy farmers in the East African highlands
The paper first discusses the need for moving from disciplinary to transdisciplinary research in addressing problems of human development and environmental management. Then the experience of a research project in highland Ethiopia is described. This started with disciplinary research and componen...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Li-Pun, H.
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[Towards transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: A project in Ethiopia]
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Towards transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: A project in Ethiopia
Presents the concept and procedure followed to develop an appropriate technology to increase productivity on Vertisols (heavy clay soils) in Ethiopia. Describes the Vertisol farming systems in the Ethiopian highlands and discusses the on-farm technology validation process. Examines yields of majo...
Asamenew, G.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Concepts and procedures for the Development of improved Vertisol technology Development in Ethiopia]
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Concepts and procedures for the Development of improved Vertisol technology Development in Ethiopia
Development is a human problem aimed at changing humans and their economic, social, and ecological environments. Throughout history, humans have acquired new knowledge to shape their future. As their needs multiplied and became more complex, science and technology processes of systematic inquiry ...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Li Pun, H.H.
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[Evolution toward transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: The case of a project in Ethiopia]
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Evolution toward transdisciplinarity in technology and resource management research: The case of a project in Ethiopia
The paper first discusses the need for moving from disciplinary to transdisciplinary research in addressing problems of human Development and environmental management. Then the experience of a research project in highland Ethiopia that started with disciplinary research and component technologies...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Li Pun, H.H.
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[From component technology to integrated resource management: Evolution toward trandisciplinary research in a project in Ethiopia]
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From component technology to integrated resource management: Evolution toward trandisciplinary research in a project in Ethiopia