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  • 1
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    Electronic Resource
    Farming systems research within a small research system: A search for appropriate models
    Amsterdam : Elsevier
    Agricultural Systems 33 (1990), S. 327-346 
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    ISSN: 0308-521X
    Source: Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0308-521X(90)90059-Y
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  • 2
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    People, trees and projects: a review of CARE's activities in West Africa (1991)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 15 (1991), S. 65-78 
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    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Keywords: agroforestry ; Sahel ; desertification ; natural resource management
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract CARE, in collaboration with a range of government agencies, has been active for over 15 years in agriculture, agroforestry and natural resource management projects in West Africa. Many of these projects evolved from emergency food distribution activities during the drought years of the 1970s and 80s. A number of valuable lessons are now emerging, particularly in relation to agricultural and agroforestry activities in the Sahelo-Sudanian and Sahelian zones. In the context of CARE's orientation and capabilities as a non-governmental development agency, these lessons are used to construct a framework for prioritizing future agriculture and natural resource management activities in the region.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00046279
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  • 3
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    Studies withGliricidia sepium for crop/livestock production systems in West Africa (1988)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 6 (1988), S. 97-118 
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    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Keywords: Gliricidia sepium ; germplasm ; evaluation ; production systems ; soil fertility ; fodder ; alley farming ; feed gardens ; West Africa
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract This paper reports for progress of research onGliricidia sepium conducted by the Humid Zone Programme (HZP) of the International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA) at Ibadan in Southwest Nigeria in the period 1982–1986. It examines the biological characteristics of the species, with respect to growth, flowering and seed production, and analyses its potential for improving crop production (through soil fertility maintenance) and livestock production (through production of improved fodder). Integration ofGliricidia into cropping systems is necessary for optimum realisation of its crop improvement quality. The alley farming system is presented in the paper as one means of achieving sustainability in crop production through integration of trees, such asGliricidia, into cropping systems. The use ofGliricidia in Intensive Feed Gardens, for production of leguminous fodder is also described as an alternative production system. The paper finally reports on experiences with local farmers in on-farm research and development for the integration ofGliricidia andLeucaena into local farming systems. It ends with a suggestion for more research, targetted specifically at improvement of the species and its utilisation.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02344748
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    Studies withGliricidia sepium for crop/livestock production systems in West Africa (1988)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 6 (1988), S. 97-118 
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    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Keywords: Gliricidia sepium ; germplasm ; evaluation ; production systems ; soil fertility ; fodder ; alley farming ; feed gardens ; West Africa
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract This paper reports for progress of research onGliricidia sepium conducted by the Humid Zone Programme (HZP) of the International Livestock Centre for Africa (ILCA) at Ibadan in Southwest Nigeria in the period 1982–1986. It examines the biological characteristics of the species, with respect to growth, flowering and seed production, and analyses its potential for improving crop production (through soil fertility maintenance) and livestock production (through production of improved fodder). Integration ofGliricidia into cropping systems is necessary for optimum realisation of its crop improvement quality. The alley farming system is presented in the paper as one means of achieving sustainability in crop production through integration of trees, such asGliricidia, into cropping systems. The use ofGliricidia in Intensive Feed Gardens, for production of leguminous fodder is also described as an alternative production system. The paper finally reports on experiences with local farmers in on-farm research and development for the integration ofGliricidia andLeucaena into local farming systems. It ends with a suggestion for more research, targetted specifically at improvement of the species and its utilisation.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02220111
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    The potential of alley farming in humid West Africa — a re-evaluation (1988)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 6 (1988), S. 163-168 
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    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Keywords: alley farming ; hedgerow intercropping ; Leucaena ; West Africa
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract Previously published hypothesis concerning the potential impact of alley farming on maize yields are re-examined relative to the humid regions of West Africa. When more realistic assumptions regarding the availability of organic nitrogen are used, it is concluded that alley farming may have potential in a wider range of maize yield environments in West Africa than previously proposed. A pragmatic approach to alley farming research is proposed, and the importance of on-farm research in the development of ‘farmer friendly’ alley farming is stressed.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02344753
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    Village production of West African Dwarf goats and sheep in Nigeria (1985)
    Springer
    Tropical animal health and production 17 (1985), S. 135-140 
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    ISSN: 1573-7438
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Les résultats tirés d'une étude de 41 mois sur des chèvres et des moutons nains ouest-africains dans des conditions villageoises au sud-ouest du Nigeria sont rapportés. Même dans des conditions d'élevage très primaires, ces animaux trypanotolérants produisent 2,01 chevreaux et 1,51 agneau par femelle et par an. La mortalité des jeunes, particulièrement des chevreaux et les faibles taux de croissance limitent la production. De ces deux facteurs, la mortalité est probablement la première limite à une productivité et à une rentabilité améliorées. La lutte contre la peste des petits ruminants semble réduire de façon significative la mortalité et devrait stimuler un développement plus grand de ce système de production.
    Abstract: Resumen Se informa sobre los resultados de producción de un estudio sobre ovejas y cabras West African Dwarf, bajo condiciones rudimentarias de manejo en una aldea localizada al suroeste de Nigeria. Aún bajo manejo rudimentario, estos animales tolerantes a la tripanosomiasis, produjeron 2.01 cabritillos o 1.51 borregos madre/año. La mortalidad alta de cabritillos y la baja tasa de crecimiento, limitaron el proceso productivo. De todos los parámetros medidos, la mortalidad fue probablemente el factor más importante que incidió en la productividad y la ganancia económica. El control de la peste de pequeños rumiantes parece que reduce significativamente la mortalidad, estimulando asi el desarrollo de este sistema productivo.
    Notes: Summary Results from a 41 month study of West African Dwarf goats and sheep under village conditions in south-west Nigeria are reported. Even at a very low level of management these trypanosomiasis-tolerant animals produced 2·01 kids or 1·51 lambs per dam per year. Mortality of young particularly kids and low growth rates limit production. Of these mortality is probably the first constraint to increased productivity and profitability. Control of peste des petits ruminants appears to significantly reduce mortality and should stimulate the further development of this production system.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02355872
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    Livestock development policy in The Gambia: A reassessment (1992)
    Springer
    Tropical animal health and production 24 (1992), S. 193-203 
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    ISSN: 1573-7438
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé L'article étudie le dévelopment historique des politiques en Gambie à travers une analyse de trois thèmes habituels: la motivation pour la conservation due bétail; la croissance de la population bovine et le déficit inhérent de l'alimentation; le besoin de développement d'un système d'élevage mixte. L'article démonte qu'il existe d'importants décalages entre la compréhension commune qui émerge de ces thèmes et les réalités de la propriété et de la production du bétail. C'est sûrement à cause de ces différences que les politiques et les programmes concernant le bétail, autres que la lutte à grande échelle contre les maladies, ont rarement obtenu l'effet souhaité.
    Abstract: Resumen Este escrito examina el desarrolo histórico de algunas politícas en Gambia, con base en 3 temas: la motivación para tener ganado, el crecimiento de la población ganadera, el déficit alimentario resultante y la necesidad de desarrolar sistemas mixtos de producción. El trabajo argumenta, que existen discrepancias mayores entre el entendimiento común que emerge de estos temas y la realidad de la producción con base en la tenecia animal. Se sugiere que debido a estas discrepancias, las políticas y programas ganaderos, diferentes al control masivo de enfermedades, no han tenido el impacto esperado.
    Notes: Summary This paper examines the historical development of policy in The Gambia through an analysis of 3 recurring themes: the motivation for keeping livestock, growth of the cattle population and the resulting feed deficit, and the need to develop a mixed farming system. The paper argues that there are major discrepancies between the common understanding which emerges from these themes and the realities of livestock ownership and production. It is suggested that it is because of these discrepancies, that livestock policies and programmes, other than mass disease control, have seldom had their desired impacts.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02356744
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  • 8
    Electronic Resource
    Electronic Resource
    Collection and initial evaluation of Gliricidia sepium from Costa Rica (1985)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 3 (1985), S. 357-361 
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    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract This paper describes a recently completed collection of Gliricidia sepium germplasm in Costa Rica. Some characteristics of the collection sites are presented, and the range of variation in some plant characteristics described. Initial results from an evaluation in Nigeria indicate the collection contains significant variation for yield when managed in the context of alley farming.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00055717
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  • 9
    Electronic Resource
    Electronic Resource
    The potential of alley farming in humid West Africa — a re-evaluation (1988)
    Springer
    Agroforestry systems 6 (1988), S. 163-168 
    Details
    ISSN: 1572-9680
    Keywords: alley farming ; hedgerow intercropping ; Leucaena ; West Africa
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
    Notes: Abstract Previously published hypothesis concerning the potential impact of alley farming on maize yields are re-examined relative to the humid regions of West Africa. When more realistic assumptions regarding the availability of organic nitrogen are used, it is concluded that alley farming may have potential in a wider range of maize yield environments in West Africa than previously proposed. A pragmatic approach to alley farming research is proposed, and the importance of on-farm research in the development of ‘farmer friendly’ alley farming is stressed.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
    URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02220116
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