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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.Sanders, J.H.Reddy, K.C.Baker, T.G.[Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger]Evaluating and adapting new technologies in a high-risk agricultural system - Niger

Kenya has been self-sufficient in dairy products until recently. Early in 1992, however, shortages of dairy products began to occur, particularly in the fresh milk market. Price decontrol of dairy products, among other policy changes, was implemented in May 1992 to improve producer prices and sti...


Staal, Steven J.Shapiro, Barry I.[The impact of policy liberalization on smallholder peri-urban dairy producers at Nyeri, Kenya]The impact of policy liberalization on smallholder peri-urban dairy producers at Nyeri, Kenya

This paper addresses issues related to the role that livestock research can play in strategies that make up this framework for action, and especially its effective linkage with technology transfer efforts. The experience that ILRI brings to these discussions is mainly from Africa. Topics covered ...


Ehui, Simeon K.Shapiro, Barry I.[Framework for action to support livestock Development]Framework for action to support livestock Development

The critical role of policy in the functioning of agricultural commodity markets is being increasingly recognized. Governments often intervene in commodity markets through prices, regulations, and macro-policies. Policies affect financial returns and comparative advantage. The Policy Analysis Mat...


Shapiro, Barry I.Staal, Steven J.[The policy analysis matrix applied to agricultural commodity markets]The policy analysis matrix applied to agricultural commodity markets

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