The effects of Leucaena leucocephala and L. pallida prunings and cattle manure on maize nutrient uptake and yield were investigated in a hedgerow inter-cropping trial in the Ethiopian highlands. Hedgerow inter-cropping (also called alley cropping) is an agroforestry system in which trees are grow...
Lupwayi, N.Z.
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Haque, I.
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Saka, A.R.
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Siaw, D.E.K.A.
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[Leucaena hedgerow intercropping and cattle manure application in the Ethiopian highlands. II. Maize yields and nutrient uptake]
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Leucaena hedgerow intercropping and cattle manure application in the Ethiopian highlands. II. Maize yields and nutrient uptake
Balances between nutrients applied or mineralized and nutrients removed in maize grain and stover were calculated in a hedgerow intercropping experiment in which Leucaena leucocephala and L. pallida prunings and cattle manure were applied. Hedgerow intercropping (also called alley cropping) is an...
Lupwayi, N.Z.
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Haque, I.
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[Leucaena hedgerow intercropping and cattle manure application in the Ethiopian highlands. III. Nutrient balances]
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Leucaena hedgerow intercropping and cattle manure application in the Ethiopian highlands. III. Nutrient balances
Presents papers that discusses results of research conducted so far on browse use and small ruminant production in southeast Nigeria. Examines sheep and goat production in humid Cross River state. Presents results of surveys on small ruminant population and farming systems in Cross Rivers State; ...
Reynolds, L.
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Atta-Krah, A.N.
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[Browse use and small ruminant production in Southeast Nigeria. Proceedings of a symposium]
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Browse use and small ruminant production in Southeast Nigeria. Proceedings of a symposium
Moreno, J.
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Torres, C.
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Lenne, J.M.
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[Evaluation of diseases of Leucaena species in the Cauca Valley, Colombia]
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Evaluation of diseases of Leucaena species in the Cauca Valley, Colombia
The use of Laeucaena species in the African smallholder farming systems is reviewed. A wide range of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. cultivars from a wide range of seed sources have been in use principally for soil fertility amelioration, fuelwood and fodder. With the advent of the leucaena ...
Dzowela, B.H.
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Wandera, P.F.
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Were, J.
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[Leucaena in smallholder farming systems in Africa: Challenges for development]
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Leucaena in smallholder farming systems in Africa: Challenges for development
Multipurpose trees (MPTs) improve the utilization of poor quality roughages. In addition to their feed value, MPTs contribute to the environment, e.g. by conserving soil. However, some MPTs contain anti-nutritional factors which reduce their nutritive value. Trials in which gas production and rum...
Osuji, P.O.
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[Nutritional and anti-nutritional values of multipurpose trees used in agroforestry systems]
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Nutritional and anti-nutritional values of multipurpose trees used in agroforestry systems
Previous economic analysis found alley cropping more profitable than coventional farming. One study that also compared alley farming with small ruminants found it less profitable than alley cropping. The present study shows, on the basis of more recent experimental data, that crop response to mul...
Jabbar, M.A.
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Cobbina, J.
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[Optimum fodder-mulch allocation of tree foliage under alley farming in southwest Nigeria]
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Optimum fodder-mulch allocation of tree foliage under alley farming in southwest Nigeria
Looks into planted leguminous browse and livestock production. Assesses edible material and chemical composition of Leucaena and Gliricidia. Discusses the strategic feeding to pregnant and lactating females and the use of fallow land within Leucaena and Gliricidia alleys for grazing and browsing ...
Four accessions of Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn. (calliandra) and 11 accessions of different Leucaena spp. (leucaena) were evaluated for suitability to improve livestock nutrition in highland small-holder farming systems. Dry matter (DM) yield, response to phosphorus (P) application, and feed qu...
Berhe, Kahsay
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Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
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[The potential of Calliandra calothyrsus as a fodder tree on acidic Nitosols of the southern, western, and southwestern highlands of Ethiopia]
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The potential of Calliandra calothyrsus as a fodder tree on acidic Nitosols of the southern, western, and southwestern highlands of Ethiopia
Describes the approach and methodologies adopted for on-farm research, including agronomy trial (alley farming) and veterinary trial, aimed at improving small ruminant production in Humid West Africa. Outlines the significant problems & opportunities created. Summarises the initial evaluation of ...
Atta-Krah, A.N.
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[Developmental approach to on-farm research: Pilot project for improving small ruminant production in humid West Africa]
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Developmental approach to on-farm research: Pilot project for improving small ruminant production in humid West Africa