System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems

A project proposal whose aim is to promote more appropriate resource management on smallholder crop-livestock farms in East Africa is described. Prototypes of mixed farming systems will be developed to characterise farming systems according to their management objectives. These prototypes will then...

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Main Authors: Booltink, H.W.G., Thornton, Philip K.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Research Institute 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2867
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description A project proposal whose aim is to promote more appropriate resource management on smallholder crop-livestock farms in East Africa is described. Prototypes of mixed farming systems will be developed to characterise farming systems according to their management objectives. These prototypes will then be used to map improvements of the farming systems by combining prototyping and simulation modelling. Scenarios will be explored to assess natural resource management interventions that promote sustainability of these prototype-farming systmes. If funded and implemented, the project will result in smallholder prototypes of mixed farming systems in Coastal, Central and Western Kenya, and should provide information concerning viable management options that enhance the productivity and sustainability of smallholders' farming systems.
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spelling CGSpace28672025-11-04T14:11:53Z System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems Booltink, H.W.G. Thornton, Philip K. simulation models prototypes mixed farming small farms natural resources resource management farming systems sustainability A project proposal whose aim is to promote more appropriate resource management on smallholder crop-livestock farms in East Africa is described. Prototypes of mixed farming systems will be developed to characterise farming systems according to their management objectives. These prototypes will then be used to map improvements of the farming systems by combining prototyping and simulation modelling. Scenarios will be explored to assess natural resource management interventions that promote sustainability of these prototype-farming systmes. If funded and implemented, the project will result in smallholder prototypes of mixed farming systems in Coastal, Central and Western Kenya, and should provide information concerning viable management options that enhance the productivity and sustainability of smallholders' farming systems. 1999 2010-12-09T11:24:23Z 2010-12-09T11:24:23Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2867 en Open Access application/pdf International Livestock Research Institute
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mixed farming
small farms
natural resources
resource management
farming systems
sustainability
Booltink, H.W.G.
Thornton, Philip K.
System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
title System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
title_full System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
title_fullStr System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
title_full_unstemmed System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
title_short System prototyping and simulation modelling in mixed farming systems
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prototypes
mixed farming
small farms
natural resources
resource management
farming systems
sustainability
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2867
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