Describes the design and potential application of some techniques to improve fodder in selected cropping patterns in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Lists major crops cultivated in the SHZ. Presents the cropping patterns in Abet.
Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Otsyina, R.M.
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Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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[Some methods for improving fodder by incorporating forage legumes in cereal cropping systems in the Nigerian sub-humid zone]
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Some methods for improving fodder by incorporating forage legumes in cereal cropping systems in the Nigerian sub-humid zone
Outlines the principles and practices of fodder-bank establishment and management in the sub-humid zones of West Africa. Summarises data that indicate the benefit of fodder banks to subsequent crops.
An experiment conducted to study the nitrogen contribution from stylosanthes fodder banks of different ages to succeeding maize crops. Discusses the implications for the development of traditional agro-pastoral production systems.
Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Otsyina, R.M.
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[Grain yields of maize and the nitrogen contribution following Stylosanthes pasture in the Nigerian subhumid zone]
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Grain yields of maize and the nitrogen contribution following Stylosanthes pasture in the Nigerian subhumid zone
Discusses some methods of growing cereal Crops in association with Stylosanthes in traditional Crop-livestock production systems in the subhumid zone of Nigeria. Examines effects of undersowing Stylo on sorghum yield and total fodder; land preparation on grain & fodder production; land history on...
Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Otsyina, R.M.
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Suleiman, H.
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[Potential role for Stylo in traditional crop and livestock production systems in the Nigerian subhumid zone]
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Potential role for Stylo in traditional crop and livestock production systems in the Nigerian subhumid zone