ILCA Bulletin No. 14 - Animal traction in sub-Saharan Africa

Discusses the use of animal traction for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, evaluating its actual and prospective contribution, bio-climatic, traditional and historical factors influencing ways in which animal traction is used and constraints arising from the characteristics of local breeds, equipme...

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Main Author: International Livestock Centre for Africa
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1981
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4632
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Summary:Discusses the use of animal traction for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, evaluating its actual and prospective contribution, bio-climatic, traditional and historical factors influencing ways in which animal traction is used and constraints arising from the characteristics of local breeds, equipment, feed resources, farmers' attitudes, as well as management and financing. Assesses effects of development efforts on productivity, farm income and overall economic development.