The performance, expansion and contribution of tree lucerne has not reached to its full
potential due to a number of factors. An action on-farm research was conducted with men and women farm households to (a) compare survival and growth of tree lucerne across contrasting sites and growing niches,...
Mekonnen, Kindu
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Jogo, Wellington
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Bezabih, Melkamu
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Mulema, Annet A.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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[Determinants of survival and growth of tree lucerne (Chamaecytisus palmensis) in the crop-livestock farming systems of the Ethiopian highlands]
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Determinants of survival and growth of tree lucerne (Chamaecytisus palmensis) in the crop-livestock farming systems of the Ethiopian highlands
Introduction: Ethiopia has made efforts to tackle the challenges of low crop and livestock productivity and degradation of land resources through various rural development strategies. However, increasing demands for food, animal feed, fuel, and income-generating activities are putting pressure on...
Mekuria, Wuletaw
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Mekonnen, Kindu
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Bezabih, Melkamu
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Tamene, Lulseged
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Abera, Wuletawu
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[Competition for land resources: Driving forces and consequences in crop-livestock production systems of the Ethiopian highlands]
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Competition for land resources: Driving forces and consequences in crop-livestock production systems of the Ethiopian highlands
Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Duncan, Alan J.
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Wijk, Mark T. van
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Thorne, Peter J.
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[Review: Role of herbivores in sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Review: Role of herbivores in sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa
Pretty, J.
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Benton, T.G.
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Bharucha, Z.P.
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Dicks, L.V.
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Flora, C.B.
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Godfray, H. Charles J.
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Goulson, D.G.
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Hartley, S.
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Lampkin, N.
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Morris, C.
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Pierzynski, G.
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Prasad, P.V.
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Reganold, J.
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Rockström, Johan
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Smith, P.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Wratten, Stephen D.
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[Global assessment of agricultural system redesign for sustainable intensification]
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Global assessment of agricultural system redesign for sustainable intensification
Mixed crop-livestock systems provide livelihoods for a billion people and produce half the world’s cereal and around a third of its beef and milk. Market orientation and strong and growing demand for food provide powerful incentives for sustainable intensification of both crop and livestock enter...
Duncan, Alan J.
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Tarawali, Shirley A.
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Thorne, Peter J.
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Valbuena, Diego
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Descheemaeker, Katrien
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Homann-Kee Tui, Sabine
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[Integrated crop-livestock systems—A key to sustainable intensification in Africa]
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Integrated crop-livestock systems—A key to sustainable intensification in Africa
Mulema, Annet A.
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Jogo, Wellington
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Damtew, Elias
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Mekonnen, Kindu
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Thorne, Peter J.
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[Women farmers’ participation in the agricultural research process: Implications for agricultural sustainability in Ethiopia]
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Women farmers’ participation in the agricultural research process: Implications for agricultural sustainability in Ethiopia