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Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review
Sustainable intensification (SI) is at the forefront of food security discussions as a means to meet the growing demand for agricultural production while conserving land and other resources. A broader definition of SI is emerging that takes into account the human condition, nutrition and social equity. Next steps require identification of indicators and associated metrics, to track progress, assess tradeoffs and identify synergies. Through a systematic, qualitative review of the literature we identified SI indicators, with a primary focus on African smallholder farming systems.
Measurement and mitigation of greenhouse gases in African livestock systems: building capability to meet the challenge: Workshop Report
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) hosted a 3-day workshop sponsored by the
Measuring technical efficiency and technological gaps of beef farmers in three regions of Botswana: An application of meta-frontier approach
Differences in resource endowment between regions influence the technologies used in livestock production and cause location-specific effects on production and technical change. Access to
Mapping hotspots of climate change and food insecurity in the global tropics
This study was coordinated by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) to identify areas that are food insecure and vulnerable to the impacts of future climate change, across the priority regions for the CGIAR centres. The research was undertaken by a team of scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
Marketing of sheep in Horro-Guduru Wollega zone of Oromia: Price and supply analysis
Sheep production is an integral part of the subsistence crop-livestock systems of Ethiopian highlands and plays crucial role in economic development and poverty reduction. So far, there have been very limited efforts exerted to introduce and promote market oriented sheep production and hence the current income generating capacity of the sector is not at all encouraging. Therefore, reorientation of sheep production systems towards consumer preferences and demands through timely and comprehensive transformation need to be given due emphasis.