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Developmental approach to on-farm research: Pilot project for improving small ruminant production in humid West Africa

Describes the approach and methodologies adopted for on-farm research, including agronomy trial (alley farming) and veterinary trial, aimed at improving small ruminant production in Humid West Africa. Outlines the significant problems & opportunities created. Summarises the initial evaluation of all...

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Main Author: Atta-Krah, A.N.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas 1985
Subjects:
small ruminants
research methods
animal health
animal feeding
seed production
browse plants
vaccination
planting
leucaena
models
agroforestry
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50383
Summary:Describes the approach and methodologies adopted for on-farm research, including agronomy trial (alley farming) and veterinary trial, aimed at improving small ruminant production in Humid West Africa. Outlines the significant problems & opportunities created. Summarises the initial evaluation of alley farms in the LPU pilot project and vaccination records at two pilot villages, Own-Ile and Iwo-Ate. Shows the distribution of planting dates. Presents an integrated alley farming model activity schedule.

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