This study modeled the introduction of new early cultivars of millet and cowpea, higher cowpea densities, and various fertilization strategies. Model results were then compared with farmer behaviour before and after the availability of these new technologies. The model correctly identified the tw...
Shapiro, Barry I.
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Sanders, J.H.
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Reddy, K.C.
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Baker, T.G.
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[Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger]
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Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger
Michael, S.
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Mbwambo, N.
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Mruttu, H.
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Dotto, M.
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Ndomba, C.
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Silva, M. da
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Makusaro, F.
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Nandonde, S.
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Crispin, J.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[Tanzania Livestock Sector Analysis (2016/2017–2031/2032)]
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Tanzania Livestock Sector Analysis (2016/2017–2031/2032)
A framework for international action to support livestock development is presented and discussed. The goal is to help achieve increased and sustainable food production and generate revenue for improved food security in low income countries. This goal conforms to the global mandate of ILRI which, ...
Ehui, Simeon K.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[Research and technology transfer for livestock development]
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Research and technology transfer for livestock development
Natural resource degradation and environmental damage are important concerns today. Through the influence of overgrazing, overstocking and feeding of crop residues, livestock have undoubtedly contributed to these processes. All too often, however, allegations about the detrimental impact of lives...
Ehui, Simeon K.
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Li Pun, H.H.
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Mares, V.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection]
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The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection
Pessimistic views are often advanced about the future of agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid population and declining food production growth trends have been observed. This has especially been the case with regard to semi-arid Africa where rainfall is low and irregular, an...
Sanders, J.H.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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Ramuswamy, S.
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[A strategy for technology development for semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa]
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A strategy for technology development for semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa
The study of gender issues in agricultural production has become an important subject of inquiry, even since questions were raised on whether women and men benefited equally from economic development. The focus of the debate and empirical research has primarily been on the role of women in crop p...
Tangka, F.K.L.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[Gender roles and child nutrition in livestock production systems in developing countries: a critical review]
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Gender roles and child nutrition in livestock production systems in developing countries: a critical review
Rich, Karl M.
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Bahta, Sirak T.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Alary, Véronique
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Paul, Birthe K.
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Enahoro, Dolapo K.
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Wane, A.
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Valls-Fox, H.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[Modeling framework for improved livestock master plans]
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Modeling framework for improved livestock master plans
Double-cropping of soybeans and wheat is often promoted by extension personnel. This paper seeks to explain how the decision to adopt double-cropping is made, using a Tobit regression model. Tobit makes use of more of the information in the data set than do logit or probit and explains not only t...
A study was conducted in two woredas, Addis Alem and Wolmera, to investigate (1) the level of farmers' awareness and adoption of recommended and demonstrated technologies; (2) the extent and intensity to which farmers have adopted these technologies; and (3) the objective and subjective factors a...
Yirga, C.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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Demeke, M.
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[Factors influencing adoption of new wheat techniques in Wolmera and Addis Alem areas of Ethiopia]
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Factors influencing adoption of new wheat techniques in Wolmera and Addis Alem areas of Ethiopia
Desta, S.
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Shapiro, Barry I.
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[Ethiopian Livestock Master Plan (LMP): Roadmaps for growth and transformation (2015-2020)]
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Ethiopian Livestock Master Plan (LMP): Roadmaps for growth and transformation (2015-2020)