The thesis of this paper is that the "rational fool" syndrome can be applied to mainstream public sector agricultural research that is conducted in a way that is rational in the short term, but acts against its own long-term viability. Historically, a main concern of such research has been to max...
Ashby, J.A.
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[Integrating research on food and the environment: An exit strategy from the rational fool syndrome in agricultural science]
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Integrating research on food and the environment: An exit strategy from the rational fool syndrome in agricultural science
There is a widespread and growing concern about the extent and consequences of degradation of the natural resources base in many developing countries. This study explores the effect of selected economic policies on farm-household consumption and production choices in northern Nigeria and evaluate...
Some of the genetic and environmental factors influencing performance traits of indigenous beef calves and their crosses in Nigeria are examined. The Bunaji and Sokoto Gudali, and Charolais x Bunaji crossbreds were evaluated for calf weights at 3, 6 and 12 months of age. Environmental and genetic...
Oni, O.O.
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Buvanendran, V.
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Dim, N.I.
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[The influence of some environmental factors on growth rate of two Nigerian cattle breeds and their hybrid with the Charolais]
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The influence of some environmental factors on growth rate of two Nigerian cattle breeds and their hybrid with the Charolais
ILRI's medium-term plan (2001-2003) addresses the recommendations of ILRI's first EPMR and follows the directions and priorities set out in the Board approved ILRI strategy to 2010. This document highlights characteristics of ILRI's MTP for 2001-2003, and describes ILRI's strategic choices, prior...
International Livestock Research Institute
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[ILRI medium-term plan 2001-2003. Making the livestock revolution work for the poor]
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ILRI medium-term plan 2001-2003. Making the livestock revolution work for the poor
This study analyses possible relationships between natural processes taking place in savannas and the tree patterns found in savannas. This can lead to new hypotheses about which processes are driving savanna physiognomy. To do so tree patterns were quantified for African savannas from historical...
Groen, T.A.
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Langevelde, F. van
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Vijver, C.A.D.M. van de
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Raad, A.L. de
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Leeuw, Jan de
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Prins, H.H.T.
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[A continental analysis of correlations between tree patterns in African savannas and human and environmental variables]
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A continental analysis of correlations between tree patterns in African savannas and human and environmental variables
Interviews of selected participant; views from the Regional Experts Workshop on Industrial Effluents Management in East Africa held on 19-20 May 2014, Ethiopia
Hyman, Glenn
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Immink, MDC
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[Review of poverty mapping case studies at the country level]
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Review of poverty mapping case studies at the country level
Lapar, Ma. Lucila
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Vu Trong Binh
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Ehui, Simeon K.
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[Identifying barriers to entry to livestock input and output markets in South-East Asia: The case of Vietnam]
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Identifying barriers to entry to livestock input and output markets in South-East Asia: The case of Vietnam
From its origins in Mexico, maize has spread throughout the cropping world and now has the largest annual production of any cereal crop. Maize adapted to the tropics has a shorter breeding history than its temperate equivalent, and maize yields in the tropics average 46% those of temperate region...
This modelling study demonstrates at what level of global mean temperature rise. (∆Tg) regions will be
exposed to significant decreases of freshwater availability and changes to terrestrial ecosystems. Projections are based on a new, consistent set of 152 climate scenarios (eight ∆Tg trajectories...
Gerten, D.
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Lucht, W.
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Ostberg, S.
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Heinke, J.
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Kowarsch, M.
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Kreft, H.
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Kundzewicz, Z.W.
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Rastgooy, J.
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Warren, R.
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Schellnhuber, H.J.
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[Asynchronous exposure to global warming: Freshwater resources and terrestrial ecosystems]
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Asynchronous exposure to global warming: Freshwater resources and terrestrial ecosystems