Adapting social science to the changing focus of international agricultural research. Proceedings of a Rockefeller Foundation-ILCA social science research fellows workshop
The papers in this proceedings provide a cross section of science research in international agricultural research centres (IARCs), where the objectives and research foci within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) have changed substantially in the 1990s. The book is divided in five sections.
Biomass yield, quality and acceptability of selected grass-legume mixtures in the moist savanna of West Africa
In order to identify options suitable for providing livestock feed in the wetter part of the moist savanna, the DM yield, botanical composition, crude protein, in sacco digestibility and neutral detergent fibre of combinations of 4 herbaceous legumes and 2 grasses were evaluated between June 1994 and December 1995 at Ibadan, south-western Nigeria.
Biophysical and socioeconomic processes understood, principles and concepts developed for protecting and improving the health and fertility of soils: Output 1
CGIAR Systemwide Livestock Programme Report 2003. Searching for synergies in livestock research
The Systemwide Livestock Programme (SLP) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) works to alleviate poverty, protect natural resources and achieve food security in developing countries.
Classification and description of the major farming systems incorporating ruminant livestock in West Africa
A classification of the major ruminant livestock production systems in West Africa is proposed. The proposed typology has two major classes of systems-sole livestock and crop-livestock. The sole livestock class has two systems (rangeland-based and landless) and the crop-livestock class has three sub-classes (annual crop-livestock, tree-crop-livestock and irrigated/flooded cropland-livestock).
Climate variability and impacts on East African livestock herders: The Maasai of Ngorongoro conservation area, Tanzania
East African pastoral adaptation and vulnerability to climate variability and climate change is assessed, using data from decision making processes and ecological data of the Maasai of Ngorongoro Conservation Area as an example.
Community-based animal genetic resources conservation: Lessons and practical application
Comparing the Kenyan and Tanzanian slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro: why are the adjacent land uses so distinct?
Current state of knowledge on characterisation of farm animal genetic resources in Ethiopia
Disturbed traditional resource management affects the preservation of the Boran cattle in their original habitat
The Ethiopian Boran cattle evolved from the Borana pastoralists’ successful breeding strategiesunder the harsh conditions of arid rangelands. At present two types of this breed are known toexist in the Borana rangelands: the Qorti, or the typical Boran, and the Ayuna, its local variantwith smaller body weight and lesser demands on pasture.