Reasons for the accelerating loss of animal genetic resource (AnGR) diversity include indiscriminate crossbreeding, breed substitution, natural disasters and civil strife. The mechanisms through which these factors impact AnGR diversity are identified together with indigenous AnGR management prac...
Alemayehu, N.
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Gebru, G.
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Drucker, A.G.
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[Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management]
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Reasons for the loss of animal genetic resources (AnGR) and the importance of IK in AnGR management
Reducing resource degradation, increasing agricultural productivity, and reducing poverty and food insecurity are major challenges in Ethiopia, where nearly 90% of people live in rtual areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. Since 1991, the federal and regional governments have foc...
Benin, S.E.
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Pender, J.L.
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Ehui, Simeon K.
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[Policies for sustainable Development in the highlands of Amhara region: Overview of research findings]
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Policies for sustainable Development in the highlands of Amhara region: Overview of research findings
This paper describes the importance of the community-based management of animal genetic resources and, based on existing participatory community-level projects, identifies crucial elements for the successful implementation of such programmes. These include: increased public awareness, promoting t...
Pali, Pamela N.
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Freyer, Bernhard
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Kaaria, Susan K.
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Delve, Robert J.
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[Human capacity development for income generation and organic market linkages in Uganda]
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Human capacity development for income generation and organic market linkages in Uganda