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Karamura, E.B.Jogo, WellingtonRietveld, A.M.Ochola, D.Staver, CharlesTinzaara, W.Karamura, D.A.Kubiriba, J.Weise, S.F.[Effectiveness of agro-ecological intensification practices in managing pests in smallholder banana systems in East and Central Africa]Effectiveness of agro-ecological intensification practices in managing pests in smallholder banana systems in East and Central Africa

Summarises the results of a study on the traditional methods of butter making-conducted to determine the efficiency of the process and the quality of butter produced. Reports on initial experiments carried out to devise improved methods of butter making.


O'Mahony, F.Bekele, E.[Traditional butter making in Ethiopia and possible improvements]Traditional butter making in Ethiopia and possible improvements
Amarnath, GirirajSikka, Alok K.[Satellite data offers new hope for flood-stricken farmers in India]Satellite data offers new hope for flood-stricken farmers in India

We explore processes that enable effective policies and practices for managing the links between water, energy, and food. Three case studies are assessed at different scales in the Mekong River basin, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. We find that there are considerable opportunities for improving outcomes...


Pittock, J.Or, S.Stevens, L.Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.Smith, M.[Tackling trade-offs in the nexus of water, energy and food]Tackling trade-offs in the nexus of water, energy and food

Studies from nine states indicate that adoption of micro-irrigation (MI) technologies - drip and sprinkler systems - has a positive impact in terms of water saving, yield and income enhancement at farm level. However, the overall impression among the farmers is that MI is capital intensive and su...


Kuppannan, PalanisamiRaman, S.[Potential and challenges in up-scaling micro-irrigation in India: experiences from nine states.]Potential and challenges in up-scaling micro-irrigation in India: experiences from nine states.

Determines the reproductive performance and problems in indigenous cattle at the Ghibe valley farming populations in central Ethiopia. Discusses the constraints of reproductive performance in cattle, such as genital infections, nutrition, traditional management, prenatal losses like embryonic mor...


Tekelye BekeleKasali, O.B.Wudyalew Mulatu[Reproductive problems in indigenous cattle in the Ghibe valley farming populations in central Ethiopia]Reproductive problems in indigenous cattle in the Ghibe valley farming populations in central Ethiopia

This paper discusses why c rop residues are important for the farmer, how dual-purpose groundnut varieties can make a difference in the smallholder farming system; a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the agronomic aspects of dual-purpose groundnut varieties as well as the complementary as...


Larbi, AsamoahOlorunju, P.E.Dung, D.D.Etela, I.[Selecting groundnut varieties for crop-livestock systems? do not forget the farmers' cattle!]Selecting groundnut varieties for crop-livestock systems? do not forget the farmers' cattle!
Aslam, MuhammadMatsuno, Y.Hatcho, N.[Assessment of skimming well performance in Punjab, Pakistan by groundwater simulation modelling]Assessment of skimming well performance in Punjab, Pakistan by groundwater simulation modelling

World agriculture is based on a small number of animal species and a decreasing number of breeds within each species. Several breeds of West African shorthorn cattle (Bos taurus brachyceros) are now at high risk of extinction due to interbreeding. The West African shorthorn breeds are particularl...


Jabbar, M.A.Diedhiou, M.L.[Does breed matter to cattle farmers and buyers? Evidence from West Africa]Does breed matter to cattle farmers and buyers? Evidence from West Africa

Neglected by research and development, knowledge of the genetic diversity in Ethiopian yams is found mainly with the local farmers. The local yam classification system in Southern Ethiopia was studied through individual and key informant interviews. Data collected include attributes/traits of eac...


Tamiru, MBecker, H.C.Maass, Brigitte L.[Comparative analysis of morphological and farmers' cognitive diversity in yams landraces (Dioscorea spp.) from southern Ethiopia]Comparative analysis of morphological and farmers' cognitive diversity in yams landraces (Dioscorea spp.) from southern Ethiopia

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