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Mwangi, D.M.Romney, D.L.Staal, Steven J.Baltenweck, IsabelleMwendia, Solomon W.[Improved livelihoods from grasslands: the case of Napier grass in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya]Improved livelihoods from grasslands: the case of Napier grass in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya

Baltenweck, IsabelleOuma, R.Anunda, F.Okeyo Mwai, AllyRomney, D.L.[Artificial or natural insemination: the demand for breeding services by smallholders.]Artificial or natural insemination: the demand for breeding services by smallholders.

Romney, D.L.Njubi, D.Nyangaga, J.Waithaka, M.M.Muriuki, H.G.Wokabi, A.Mwangi, D.M.Staal, Steven J.[Understanding the role of dairy in smallholder systems and the effect of intensification]Understanding the role of dairy in smallholder systems and the effect of intensification

Forage legumes have been introduced to farmers in Central Kenya between 1980 and 2002 through various Institutional and Projects’ efforts. The adoption rate of these forages among farmers has been found to be rather low, with the NDDP reporting only 1.9 % of farms surveyed and an ICRAF report ind...


Sinja, J.Nyangaga, J.Karugia, Joseph T.Waithaka, M.M.Mwangi, D.M.Romney, D.L.[Factors influencing farmer-to-farmer extension of forage legume technology]Factors influencing farmer-to-farmer extension of forage legume technology

Minjauw, B.Muriuki, H.G.Romney, D.L.[Development of farm field school methodology for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya]Development of farm field school methodology for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya

A 3-year project implemented in India and Nigeria addressed the issue of improving livelihoods of poor livestock keepers by improving availability of fodder. The original approach focused on testing of new crop varieties to be scaled up through partners using mechanisms such as farmer-to-farmer e...


Bezkorowajnyj, P.G.Prasad, V.L.Dhamankar, M.Roothaert, R.L.Olufajo, O.O.Romney, D.L.[Fodder research embedded in a system of innovation]Fodder research embedded in a system of innovation

Seasonal variation in feed supply, is recognised as an important constraint to animal production in the tropics. However, day to day fluctuations in quantity and quality of feed are also common in stall-fed animals on smallholder dairy farms. Opportunistic use of feeds available in small amounts,...


Sanda, I.Romney, D.L.Tauner, J.Thorne, Peter J.Leaver, J.D.[Effect of abrupt and frequent changes in forage quality on digestibility and performance of crossbred cattle offered Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and barley straw]Effect of abrupt and frequent changes in forage quality on digestibility and performance of crossbred cattle offered Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and barley straw

Sustainability of their agricultural systems is essential for many tropical countries where the majority of the people depend upon agriculture for their livelihoods. In the short term economic sustainability is the main factor influencing viability of an agricultural system and of the farms which...


Utiger, C.Romney, D.L.Njoroge, L.Staal, Steven J.Lukuyu, Ben A.Chege, L.[Nutrient flows and balances in intensive crop-dairy production systems in the Kenya highlands]Nutrient flows and balances in intensive crop-dairy production systems in the Kenya highlands

A field trial with smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya was carried out to study the feasibility of reallocating concentrates as a means of increasing the profitability of milk production. Researchers designed the trial with extension officers, dairy co-operative and feed company staff to ...


Romney, D.L.Kaitho, R.Biwott, J.Wambugu, M.Chege, L.Omore, Amos O.Staal, Steven J.Wanjohi, P.Thorpe, W.R.[Technology development and field testing: access to credit to allow smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya to reallocate concentrates during lactation]Technology development and field testing: access to credit to allow smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya to reallocate concentrates during lactation

Zemmelink, GerrittRomney, D.L.Kaitho, R.J.[Dairy farming in Kenya: resources and nitrogen flows]Dairy farming in Kenya: resources and nitrogen flows

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