Land degradation in the West African subregion is threatening the food security and livelihoods of both rural and urban populations. Green manure cover crops have the potential of reversing such trends. A wide range of stakeholders have been involved in the promotion of these technologies and it ...
Tarawali, G.
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Markham, R.
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Carsky, R.J.
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Keatinge, J.D.H.
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[A regional experiment to test green manure cover crops and evaluate the role of Internet based networking]
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A regional experiment to test green manure cover crops and evaluate the role of Internet based networking
The sustainability of agricultural systems is under scrutiny in many parts of the world. In the European Union farming systems are increasingly subject to legislation aimed at controlling production or the environment. Against this background a wide range of research is being undertaken into new ...
The global livestock sector is diverse, undergoing rapid change and frequently
misunderstood. Livestock impact issues of major global concern, including food security,
poverty alleviation and environmental and human health. But these impacts differ greatly
across the globe, depending on factors s...
Smith, Jimmy W.
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Grace, Delia
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Sones, Keith R.
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[The global livestock agenda: Opportunities and challenges]
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The global livestock agenda: Opportunities and challenges
Smith, Jimmy W.
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Naazie, A.
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[The role of ruminant livestock in soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa]
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The role of ruminant livestock in soil fertility management in sub-Saharan Africa
The evaluation of the interactions between trypanosome risk, disease control methods and the productivity require high consideration so that sustainable strategies that are best adaptable to the specific needs, constraints and opportunities of the production systems are worked out. There is no un...
Wissocq, N.M.
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Ngamuna, S.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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[A resource environment for research on multi-disease resistance]
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A resource environment for research on multi-disease resistance
The paper reviews the evidence of genetic resistance to endoparasites both within and between breeds of sheep and goats and assesses the possibilities of breeding for increased resistance. In light of this evidence, ILCA has developed a Pan-African research programme to investigate and characteri...
Baker, R.L.
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Lahlou-Kassi, A.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Reynolds, L.
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Tekelye Bekele
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Rey, B.
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[A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area]
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A review of genetic resistance to endoparasites in small ruminants and an outline of ILCA's research programme in this area
The genetic components of trypanotolerance measurements must be determined in well controlled on going production systems where the necessary identification and/or quantification of environment and genetic effects are possible. A resource population has been established in the Mushie District Ban...
Wissocq, N.M.
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Monsengo, B.
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D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
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Mommens, G.
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[A N'Dama cattle resource population for research on trypanotolerance]
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A N'Dama cattle resource population for research on trypanotolerance
Africa is richly endowed with large numbers of indigenous livestock breeds. However, there is a
perception that a major constraint to livestock production is the limited genetic potential of these
breeds. This paper uses the Nguni from South Africa as an example, and demonstrates the role of
rese...
Scholtz, M.M.
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[The role of research and a seed stock industry in the in situ conservation of livestock genetic resources]
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The role of research and a seed stock industry in the in situ conservation of livestock genetic resources