Fodder research embedded in a system of innovation

A 3-year project implemented in India and Nigeria addressed the issue of improving livelihoods of poor livestock keepers by improving availability of fodder. The original approach focused on testing of new crop varieties to be scaled up through partners using mechanisms such as farmer-to-farmer e...

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Main Authors: Bezkorowajnyj, P.G., Prasad, V.L., Dhamankar, M., Roothaert, Ralph L., Olufajo, O.O., Romney, Dannie L.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Research Institute 2006
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2266
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author Bezkorowajnyj, P.G.
Prasad, V.L.
Dhamankar, M.
Roothaert, Ralph L.
Olufajo, O.O.
Romney, Dannie L.
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Dhamankar, M.
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Prasad, V.L.
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Roothaert, Ralph L.
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Dhamankar, M.
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description A 3-year project implemented in India and Nigeria addressed the issue of improving livelihoods of poor livestock keepers by improving availability of fodder. The original approach focused on testing of new crop varieties to be scaled up through partners using mechanisms such as farmer-to-farmer exchange and field days. As the project evolved, it became clearer that the systems were much more complex than originally thought with a wide range of actors involved. Although fodder technology is obviously a requirement to reduce fodder shortages, many of the problems are embedded in the institutions and policies that determine how technology is developed and delivered. To help address these issues, an innovation systems approach is proposed with a focus on building capacity within the system.
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spelling CGSpace22662025-11-04T16:26:19Z Fodder research embedded in a system of innovation Bezkorowajnyj, P.G. Prasad, V.L. Dhamankar, M. Roothaert, Ralph L. Olufajo, O.O. Romney, Dannie L. A 3-year project implemented in India and Nigeria addressed the issue of improving livelihoods of poor livestock keepers by improving availability of fodder. The original approach focused on testing of new crop varieties to be scaled up through partners using mechanisms such as farmer-to-farmer exchange and field days. As the project evolved, it became clearer that the systems were much more complex than originally thought with a wide range of actors involved. Although fodder technology is obviously a requirement to reduce fodder shortages, many of the problems are embedded in the institutions and policies that determine how technology is developed and delivered. To help address these issues, an innovation systems approach is proposed with a focus on building capacity within the system. 2006-02-15 2010-08-13T15:06:37Z 2010-08-13T15:06:37Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2266 en Open Access application/pdf International Livestock Research Institute Bezkorowajnyj, P.G., Prasad, V.L., Dhamankar, M., Roothaert, R.L., Olufajo, O.O., and Romney, D. 2006. Fodder research embedded in a system of innovation. Paper Presented at the International Conference on social science perspectives in agricultural Research and development, February 15-18, 2006 at New Delhi, India. Nairobi: ILRI
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