The dairy technology in Ethiopia was promoted and disseminated through both Non-Governmental and Governmental Organization with the aim of improving output, increasing incomes and consequently improving the livelihoods of the small holder farmers. This paper used the Heckman two-stage model to id...
Dehinenet, G.
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Mekonnen, H.
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Kidoido, Michael M.
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Ashenafi, M.
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GuerneBleich, E.
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[Factors influencing adoption of dairy technology on small holder dairy farmers in selected zones of Amhara and Oromia National Regional States, Ethiopia]
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Factors influencing adoption of dairy technology on small holder dairy farmers in selected zones of Amhara and Oromia National Regional States, Ethiopia
Lascano, Carlos E.
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Ruiz, GA
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Velásquez R., J.E.
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Rozo, J
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[Validation of Arachis pintoi as a forage legume in commercial dual purpose cattle farms in forest margins of Colombia]
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Validation of Arachis pintoi as a forage legume in commercial dual purpose cattle farms in forest margins of Colombia
The objectives of this study were to: (a) estimate milk and beef yields obtained from cows grazing pastures in different stages of degradation; (b) estimate income losses as a result of the degradation process; (c) estimate the proportion of pasture areas found in each stage of degradation within...
Holmann, Federico J.
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Argel M., Pedro J.
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Rivas Ríos, Libardo
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White, D.
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Estrada, R.D.
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Burgos, C.
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Pérez, E.
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Ramírez, G.
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Medina, A.
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[Is it worth to recuperate degraded pasturelands? An evaluation of profits and costs from the perspective of livestock producers and extension agents in Honduras]
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Is it worth to recuperate degraded pasturelands? An evaluation of profits and costs from the perspective of livestock producers and extension agents in Honduras
Livestock production plays a key role in tropical Latin America in a changing economic environment. This study focuses on documenting the transformations of extensive production systems by using superior forage germplasm supplied by regional research systems. The adoption of improved Brachiaria ...
Holmann, Federico J.
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Rivas Ríos, Libardo
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Argel M., Pedro J.
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Pérez, E.
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[Impact of the adoption of Brachiaria grasses: Central America and Mexico]
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Impact of the adoption of Brachiaria grasses: Central America and Mexico
Holmann, Federico J.
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[Evaluación económica de sistemas de producción de leche en el tropico]
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Evaluación económica de sistemas de producción de leche en el tropico
Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Staal, Steven J.
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Owango, M.O.
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Muriuki, H.
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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Gichungu, G.
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Kenyanjui, M.
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Njubi, D.
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Tanner, J.C.
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Thorpe, W.R.
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[Intensification of dairying in the greater Nairobi milk-shed: spatial and household analysis]
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Intensification of dairying in the greater Nairobi milk-shed: spatial and household analysis
Holmann, Federico J.
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[Evaluación económica de sistemas de producción de leche en el trópico]
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Evaluación económica de sistemas de producción de leche en el trópico
Kumar, A.
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Gandhi, R.S.
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Haile, Aynalem
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[Estimation of variance components for milk yield of Sahiwal cattle using repeatability animal models]
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Estimation of variance components for milk yield of Sahiwal cattle using repeatability animal models
A linear programming model was used to analyze the effects of different herd and fodder management levels on agricultural income of small-scale mountain dairy farmers in northern Peru. Results demonstrate that fodder and herd management strongly impact farm profits. There exists considerable pote...
Bernet, T.
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León Velarde, C.U.
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[Income effects of fodder and herd management on small-scale milk producers in the northern Peruvian Andes]
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Income effects of fodder and herd management on small-scale milk producers in the northern Peruvian Andes