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On-farm research to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian highlands

Summarises the results of on-farm research conducted by the Highlands Programme (ILCA) in order to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian Highlands. Outlines the farming system around Debre Berhan. Discusses on farm trials and research activities on the integration of crossbred...

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Main Authors: Gryseels, Guido, Anderson, F.M., Asamenew, G., Mesgina, A., Astatke, A., Wolde-Mariam, W.A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1989
Subjects:
highlands
small scale farming
animal production
livestock
productivity
farming systems
research
debre berhan
crossbreds
cows
feed crops
animal traction
cultivation
vertisols
ponds
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/29551
Summary:Summarises the results of on-farm research conducted by the Highlands Programme (ILCA) in order to improve smallholder livestock productivity in the Ethiopian Highlands. Outlines the farming system around Debre Berhan. Discusses on farm trials and research activities on the integration of crossbred cows and forages in the farming system, use of single oxen for crop cultivation, use of oxen for pond excavation and improved cultivation techniques for vertisol development.

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