Livestock production and sustainable agricultural Development in semi-arid West Africa
Mixed farming systems, combining crop and livestock activities, hold considerable promise for improved agricultural productivity and environmental conservation in semi-arid West Africa. Increasing population pressure and climatic changes have combined to render long-fallow periods less feasible and...
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| Format: | Conference Paper |
| Language: | Inglés |
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OAU/STRC
1997
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50805 |
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