Increasing dairy production to meet the growing demand for milk in developing countries presents several technical and environmental challenges. Supplying the feed resources required and improving the efficiency of their conversion into a highly nutritive food and valued market commodity is one o...
Fernández Rivera, S.
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Vuuren, A.M. van
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Okike, I.
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Ehui, Simeon K.
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Milk production and feed requirements in dairy systems of developing countries by 2010]
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Milk production and feed requirements in dairy systems of developing countries by 2010
This paper summarises how an international research centre may hope to be effective by forging partnership arrangements with national research systems and with research institutions in industrialised countries. A major requirement for an effective partnership is that it is an integral part of the...
Walsh, J.
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[Partnerships: The effective harnessing of research for the advancement of animal agriculture in developing countries]
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Partnerships: The effective harnessing of research for the advancement of animal agriculture in developing countries
Henry, Guy
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Janseen, WG
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[Snap beans in the developing world : Proceedings of an international conference held in Cali, Colombia, 16-20 October, 1989]
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Snap beans in the developing world : Proceedings of an international conference held in Cali, Colombia, 16-20 October, 1989
Andersson, Meike S.
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Pfeiffer, Wolfgang H.
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Tohme, Joseph M.
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[Enhancing nutritional quality in crops via genomics approaches]
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Enhancing nutritional quality in crops via genomics approaches
This book encompasses inputs from science, policy making and development cooperation with regard to the linkages between climate change, sustainable livelihoods and biological diversity. It presents experiences, challenges and alternatives to scientists and practitioners for commonly assessing th...
Robledo, C.
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Kanninen, M.
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Pedroni, L.
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[Tropical forests and adaptation to climate change: in search of synergies]
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Tropical forests and adaptation to climate change: in search of synergies
This paper presents some thoughts on research policies and strategies to support the Development of the livestock sector in developing countries. Particular emphasis is placed on sub-Saharan Africa. The first section discusses the role of agricultural research in livestock Development and reviews...
Ehui, Simeon K.
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Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[Research policies and strategies for livestock development in developing countries]
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Research policies and strategies for livestock development in developing countries
Demand for livestock products in Asia is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next two decades than in any other region. The factors driving demand in Asia include population increase, expanded urbanisation and improved income. Devendra (1996) predicts that industrial scale poultry and swin...
Fitzhugh, H.A.
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[World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia]
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World agenda of livestock research in developing countries with special reference to Asia
The A-AARNET (ASARECA Animal Agriculture Research Network) training course for researchers on breeding strategies was given by Han Jianlin of ILRI Nairobi. The course topics are as follows. Genes, genomes and genomics: an introduction; Cloning, restriction endonuclease and DNA sequencing; Detecti...
Bealby, K.A.
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Chisanga, H.K.
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Silutongwe, J.
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Connor, R.J.
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Rowlands, G.J.
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[A-AARNET training course for researchers on breeding strategies for use of animal genetic resources in eastern and central Africa.Workshop material. Facilitated by ILRI - SLU Team. Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries]
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A-AARNET training course for researchers on breeding strategies for use of animal genetic resources in eastern and central Africa.Workshop material. Facilitated by ILRI - SLU Team. Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries
Studies the broad groups of cattle in Africa in relation to the main ecological zones. Indicates the possibilities for bringing about changes through application of animal breeding techniques. Reviews past cattle breeding research in Africa. Summarises ILCA's work with national research organisat...
Wyckhuys, Kris A.G.
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Lu, Y
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Morales, H
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Vazquez, LL
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Legaspi, JC
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Eliopoulos, PA
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Hernández, L.M.
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[Current status and potential of conservation biological control for agriculture in the developing world]
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Current status and potential of conservation biological control for agriculture in the developing world