Forage research in smallholder and pastoral production systems

Discusses the use of forage legumes in the contexts of seasonality of other feeds particularly natural pastures and crop residues, the seasonality in animal movements, the competitiveness for land and labour of forage legumes, and the complementarity of forage legumes with other feeds in smallholder...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: McIntire, John M., Debrah, S.K.
Formato: Conference Paper
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1987
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49835
Descripción
Sumario:Discusses the use of forage legumes in the contexts of seasonality of other feeds particularly natural pastures and crop residues, the seasonality in animal movements, the competitiveness for land and labour of forage legumes, and the complementarity of forage legumes with other feeds in smallholder as well as pastoral production systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Ends with research implications & recommendations.