Resultados de búsqueda - "Ethiopia"

Development and survival of infective larvae of nematode parasites of sheep on pasture in a cool tropical environment por Tembely, S.

“…The development and survival of nematode parasites of sheep were studied in a cool tropical environment of the highlands of Ethiopia on 24 plots serially contaminated with Haemonchus contortus, Longistrongylus elongata and Trichostrongylus colubriformis eggs over a period of 2 consecutive years from June 1993 to May 1995. …”
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Using the seemingly uninteresting African transboundary water law database to derive surprisingly interesting water policy lessons por Giordano, Mark, Lautze, Jonathan F.

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Genotype x environment interaction and stability analysis of seed yield in navy bean genotypes por Gebeyehu, S, Assefa, H.

“…Sixteen genotypes were grown in a randomised complete block design with three replications at four locations in Ethiopia. Genotype x environment (G X E) interactions were analysed using linear regression. …”
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Developing a fertilizer strategy for sub-Saharan Africa por Sanders, J.H., Ahmed, M.

“…In this chapter, we first review the national soil fertility programs in Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. Second, we look at two different approaches to subsidizing the soil fertilization decision. …”
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Evaluation of pour-on by Ethiopian farmers por Swallow, B.M., Mulatu, W., Leak, S.G.A.

“…Since April 1990 a tsetse control experiment with the synthetic pyrethroid Ectopour has been conducted in the Gullele-Tolley area of the Ghibe Valley, southwest Ethiopia. Monthly applications of the pour-on were given to about 2,000 cattle between April 1991 and July 1992 and about 3,000 cattle between July and November 1992. …”
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Feeding management of crossbred dairy cows in the central Ethiopian highlands por Mamo, S., Zerbini, E., Yami, A.

“…In Ethiopia, Boran and Arsi indigenous cows have been crossbred with Friesian and, or, Jersey sires in an attempt to increase milk production, especially in the Highlands (Kiwawa et al., 1983; Beyene, 1984). …”
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Food and feed production strategies for Vertisols in the Ethiopian highlands por Tedla, A., Asamenew, G.

“…Since 1986 the Joint Vertisol Project (JVP) which involved a number of national and international research and Development institutions in Ethiopia gave high priority to developing alternative management practices for increased and sustainable food and feed production in highland vertisols. …”
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Genetic dilution of the Ethiopian Boran cattle por Alemayehu, N., Gebru, G., Ayalew, W.

“…Ethiopia has a well-established Plant Genetic Resources Centre in recognition of the importance of conserving plant biodiversity. …”
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ILRI: New livestock research institute with a global mandate por Fitzhugh, H.A.

“…Having inherited the assets and programs of the two former CGIAR livestock centres--the International Laboratory for Research on Animal Diseases (ILRAD), in Kenya, and the International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA), in Ethiopia, ILRI is directly responsible for about two-thirds of all CGIAR livestock and livestock-related research in developing regions. …”
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Statistical issues in the design and analysis of animal health interventions for vector-borne disease por Rowlands, G.J.

“…These different approaches are illustrated in a study of tsetse control in South West Ethiopia.…”
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Farmer-managed natural regeneration: how to regenerate pasture and farmland on a low budget por Abdirizak H, Gudka M, Kibor B, Kinuthia M, Kimeu, P., Leeuw, Jan de, Maimbo M, Safriel U, Njenga M, Iiyama, Miyuki

“…They have also been implemented in central Tanzania (Shinyanga Region) and northern Ethiopia (Tigray – exclosures), by land owners and community groups with a strong desire to return their land to a more productive state.…”
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Small ruminant research and development in Africa: Proceedings of the Second Biennial Conference of the African Small Ruminant Research Network, AICC, Arusha, Tanzania, 7-11 Decemb... por Lebbie, S.H.B., Rey, B., Irungu, E.K.

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Do community members share development priorities? Results of a ranking exercise in East African rangelands por McPeak, J.G., Doss, C.R., Barrett, Christopher B., Kristjanson, Patricia M.

“…This study investigates development priorities of individuals living in 11 communities in the arid and semi-arid rangelands of northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. We first asked individuals to describe development efforts that have been implemented in their community. …”
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Innovation platforms for agricultural development: Evaluating the mature innovation platforms landscape por Dror, Iddo, Cadilhon, Joseph J., Schut, Marc, Misiko, Michael T., Maheshwari, S.

“…Chapters feature case studies from Central Africa, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nicaragua and Uganda. Authors reflect critically on the impact of innovation platforms and showcase their progress, providing an important sourcebook and inspiration for students, researchers and professionals.…”
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Characterization for index based livestock insurance por Mills, C.J., Jensen, Nathaniel D., Barrett, Christopher B., Mude, Andrew G.

“…Our findings support current efforts to implement index insurance in Kenya and Ethiopia, and reveal additional areas for geographic expansion in western and southern Africa.…”
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Perspectives on development in Arid and Semi-Arid areas: Results of a ranking exercise por McPeak, J.G., Gebru, G., Lemunyete, R., Kristjanson, Patricia M.

“…This study investigates perspectives on development held by individuals in arid and semi-arid areas of northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia that are predominantly used for pastoral production. …”
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Playing Out Transformative Adaptation in CCAFS Benchmark Sites in East Africa: "When, Where, How and With Whom?" por Läderach, Peter R.D., Eitzinger, Anton, Twyman, Jennifer, Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia

“…The study was carried out in four CCAFS Benchmark sites in East Africa, representing various agro-ecological systems: Hoima, Uganda; Nyando, Kenya; Lushoto, Tanzania; and Borana, Ethiopia. The information is being used for researchers, policy-makers and development practitioners to better understand the vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers, both men and women, to climate ch ange and what actions can be taken to reduce that vulnerability.…”
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The BecA ILRI Hub Data Management workshop, 5–16 June 2017 por International Livestock Research Institute

“…The workshop was attended by twenty participants from national agricultural research systems (NARS) in nine African countries—Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda—and facilitated by trainers from Earlham Institute, UK; Fathom Labs, Kenya; and Ohio State University, USA as well as bioinformatics research associates from the BecA-ILRI Hub. …”
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Stochastic wealth dynamics and risk management among a poor population por Lybbert, T.J., Barrett, Christopher B., Desta, S., Coppock, D. Layne

“…We use herd history data collected among pastoralists in southern Ethiopia to study stochastic wealth dynamics among a poor population. …”
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Berken plow and intercropping with pigeon pea ameliorate degraded soils with a hardpan in the Ethiopian highlands por Fenta, H.M., Hussein, M.A., Tilahun, Seifu A., Nakawuka, Prossie, Steenhuis, Tammo S., Barron, Jennie, Adie, Aberra, Blümmel, Michael, Schmitter, Petra S.

“…Closing the yield gap and enhancing efficiency in rainfed maize production systems in Ethiopia requires urgent action in increasing the productivity of degraded agricultural land. …”
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