Expansion of global population each year at the rate of approximately 90 million more than the current population of The Philippines will also necessitate unprecedented expansion of food production. As there is little room to bring more land under cultivation, almost all of the increase must come...
Smith, Jimmy W.
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Keatinge, J.D.H.
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Smalley, M.E.
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Quiróz, R.
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[The systemwide livestock programme: A promising research-for development concept]
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The systemwide livestock programme: A promising research-for development concept
Rapid increases in population densities and the associated environmental changes have meant increased problems for farmers in planning effective resource management strategies. In response to these driving forces and to improve the efficiency of the use of the available nutrient resources many tr...
Reid, W.V.
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Berkes, F.
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Wilbanks, T.J.
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Capistrano, D.
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[Bridging scales and knowledge systems: concepts and applications in ecosystem assessment]
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Bridging scales and knowledge systems: concepts and applications in ecosystem assessment
A study on smallholder dairy development in the East African highlands. Looks into the production systems and development constraints and priorities. Discusses genetic factors, nutrition, disease, management, labour, marketing and pricing policies. Summarises research and development experiences.
International Livestock Centre for Africa
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[Developpement de la production laitiere. Compte-rendu d'un atelier]
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Developpement de la production laitiere. Compte-rendu d'un atelier
This paper explores the potential for, and limits to, sustainable agricultural growth in semi-arid Africa, with a focus on the role of pastoralism. Examines the main pressures on pastoral systems, and on the resource base upon which these depend. The paper argues that it is premature to contempla...
Webb, P.
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Bisrat, G.
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Coppock, D.L.
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[Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa]
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Food security and sustainable growth for pastoral systems in semi-arid Africa
This paper explores the elements of a sound policy toward tsetse and trypanosomosis control by highlighting key issues in policy design and implementation. A framework is proposed that suggests that consistent policy toward tsetse and trypanosomosis control hinges on strong links with broad rural...
Politzar, H.
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Omamo, S.W.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[Issues related to sustainable tsetse and trypanosomosis management strategies and rural Development]
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Issues related to sustainable tsetse and trypanosomosis management strategies and rural Development
CGIAR system-wide meeting on integrated natural resource management (INRM). The second was held from 20-25 August 2000, at the new headquarters of ICLARM in Penang, Malaysia. Convened by the Centre Directors Natural Resouce Managemnet Task Force, four dozen scientists from 13 of the 16 CGIAR cent...
In Africa, the only avenue to conserve a breed endangered is in the living form since techniques for storage of embryos have not yet been adequately developed. Furthermore, most countries might not be able to meet the financial involvement of such a programme. This is why it is highly recommended...
Adeniji, K.O.
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[Recommendations for specific breeds and species for conservation by management and preferred techniques]
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Recommendations for specific breeds and species for conservation by management and preferred techniques