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.
Dicusses techniques used by pastoralists in establishing fodder banks; includes seed bed preparation, manuring & weed control. Also discusses the grazing behaviour of cattle with ref. to the fodder bank, utilization of the bank, and factors affecting regeneration.
Suleiman, H.
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[Fodder banks: Problems and perceptions of participant pastoralists]
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Fodder banks: Problems and perceptions of participant pastoralists
Describes the forage resources and their utilization by pastoralists' cattle in two of ILCA's case study areas in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria. Examines effects on cattle productivity. Presents some characteristics of the two case study areas, contribution of different grazing resources to total...
Bayer, W.
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Kaufmann, Ralph R. von
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Suleiman, H.
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[Forage resources and their utilization by herded cattle: A comparison of a grazing reserve and a farming area in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria]
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Forage resources and their utilization by herded cattle: A comparison of a grazing reserve and a farming area in the sub-humid zone of Nigeria
Presents input requirements and costs for fodder banks and other services. Includes materials for establishing fodder bank fence and for feeding, and management inputs by pastoralists & extension.
Suleiman, H.
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Magaji, D.
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[Input requirements and their costs for fodder banks and other livestock services]
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Input requirements and their costs for fodder banks and other livestock services