This field study examined fundamental questions about the role of home gardens in conservation, namely how the dynamic nature and mutliple uses of home gardens affect the stability of this micro-system and its role as a viable conservation unit. The results presented here should contribute to the...
Hodel, U.
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Gessler, M.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[In situ conservation of plant genetic resources in home gardens of southern Vietnam: A report of home garden surveys in southern Vietnam, December 1996-May 1997]
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In situ conservation of plant genetic resources in home gardens of southern Vietnam: A report of home garden surveys in southern Vietnam, December 1996-May 1997
Using a 9-country dataset from sub-Saharan Africa, and integrating quantitative household-level analyses with qualitative work, the paper shows that gender relations affect agricultural practices and adaptation. The women farmers in our sample control less land than men, the land they control is ...
Pérez, Carlos
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Jones, E.
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Kristjanson, Patricia M.
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Cramer, Laura
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Thornton, Philip K.
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Förch, Wiebke
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Barahona, C.
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[How resilient are farming households, communities, men and women to a changing climate in Africa?]
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How resilient are farming households, communities, men and women to a changing climate in Africa?
Shiferaw, Kaleb
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Gebremedhin, Berhanu
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Legesse, D.
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[Factors determining household allocation of credit to livestock production in Ethiopia]
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Factors determining household allocation of credit to livestock production in Ethiopia
Most of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), including Kenya, depend heavily on agriculture for income and food security. Any effort aiming to sustain and improve the productivity in agriculture is, therefore, an important step towards improving the livelihoods of many households. Soils are...
Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Mwungu, Chris Miyinzi
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Mwongera, Caroline
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Girvetz, Evan H.
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[Cost and benefit analysis for climate-smart soil practices in Western Kenya.]
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Cost and benefit analysis for climate-smart soil practices in Western Kenya.
Laos has vast surface water resources. However, in areas located far away from surface water sources or those that are prone to surface water scarcity, groundwater is gaining recognition as a valuable source of water for agricultural development. Households in Ekxang village on the Vientiane Plai...
Clement, C.
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Vinckevleugel, J.
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Pavelic, Paul
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Xiong, K.
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Valee, L.
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Sotoukee, T.
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Shivakoti, B. R.
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Vongsathien, K.
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[Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial]
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Community-managed groundwater irrigation on the Vientiane Plain of Lao PDR: planning, implementation and findings from a pilot trial
This paper describes the methods of site selection used for a village-level survey which comprised the first phase of the Collaborative Study of Cassava in Africa (COSCA). Potential survey regions are defined using spatial data which describe ecological conditions, human population densities, acc...
Carter, S.E.
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Jones, P.G.
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[Collaborative Study of Cassava in Africa (COSCA); site selection procedure: COSCA working paper, No. 2]
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Collaborative Study of Cassava in Africa (COSCA); site selection procedure: COSCA working paper, No. 2
Adoption of soil carbon practices has the capability of increasing yield, thus improving income and food availability. This paper assessed the adoption of agricultural practices that enhance soil carbon. Data from 334 households were collected in the rural areas of Western Kenya using a multistag...
Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley
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Anyango Jalang'o, Dorcas
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Girvetz, Evan H.
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[Adoption of soil carbon enhancing practices and their impact on farm output in Western Kenya]
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Adoption of soil carbon enhancing practices and their impact on farm output in Western Kenya
Provides a brief outline of the theory and practice of livestock systems research, and presents the fruits of both ILCA's own long experience of livestock systems research and of expertise and efforts of others in the field. The manual may be of use to a wide audience, including those who need to...
Research agenda for ILCA's Kenya programme, including details of objectives, programme of work, time schedule, data evaluation procedures and expected benefits for each research component to improve livestock productivity of pastoralists and systems research to improve mixed farming systems, both...
Bekure, S.
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Leeuw, P.N. de
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Pasha, I.K.O.
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Tessema, S.
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Woie, B.M.
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Maranga, E.K.
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Shaabani, S.B.
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[Proposed research programme and research protocols for 1986-1989]
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Proposed research programme and research protocols for 1986-1989
Presents results of a former survey conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the production system at Elangat Wuas group ranches in Kajiado district, Kenya. Describes the ranch in relation to rainfall, infrastructure, vegetation & land units and nutritional value of the range. Discusses...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Anderson, F.M.
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[A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District]
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A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District