The use of single oxen for crop cultivation in Ethiopia

Reports experiences with on-farm trials to assess the use of single oxen for work on mixed smallholder farms in the central highlands of Ethiopia, with particular reference to draft power and agricultural production, design and testing of the single ox technique, and results obtained during the 1983...

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Main Authors: Gryseels, Guido, Astatke, A., Anderson, F.M., Asamenew, G.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1984
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4524
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Summary:Reports experiences with on-farm trials to assess the use of single oxen for work on mixed smallholder farms in the central highlands of Ethiopia, with particular reference to draft power and agricultural production, design and testing of the single ox technique, and results obtained during the 1983 crop year and future prospects with respect to feed requirements and advantages of using the single ox.