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Library ResourceJanuary, 1996Zambia
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Library ResourceJanuary, 1996Zambia
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Library ResourceJanuary, 1996Zambia
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 1995Rwanda
Le projet a commencé, comme prevu, le ler Janvier 1990. Les fonds du PNUD et du FIDA étaient disponibles et une partie de l'assistance technique, dont le responsable, était en place.
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Library ResourceJanuary, 1996Rwanda, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Library ResourceJanuary, 1996Rwanda, Sub-Saharan Africa
The objective of this technical paper is to shed insights on ways of reversing the spiraling decline of the land and the economy in rural Rwanda, with focus on the forces behind productivity decline in the Rwandan agricultural sector. The results are based on collaborative research between the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Michigan State University.Among the key findings are that Rwandan farmers need to sustain and intensify their farming by pro-tecting the soil against erosion.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 1995Tanzania, Africa, Eastern Africa
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 1995Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Middle Africa, Eastern Africa
While bush beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris check for this species in other resources L.) have long been the protein staple of Rwandan agriculture, improved climbing beans have been introduced within the last 10 years, enabling farmers to intensify, stabilize and better stagger production. Through a 1992-3 nation-wide survey of 1050 households, conducted in both major growing seasons, this study examines the adoption of improved climbing beans across regions and potential user groups.
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 1995Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa
This paper presents some strategies for feed improvement to support intensification of ruminant production in the Ethiopian highlands. It looks into feed availability, and outlines feed intensification strategies. Opportunities for feed improvement and management, feed improvement in intensified systems, and management of marginal lands are discussed.
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Library ResourceConference Papers & ReportsDecember, 1995Eastern Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Animal production systems in South-East and east Asia are discussed in the context of their potential and challenges for research to address poverty alleviation, increased food production and food security and environmentally sustainable development. The projected human population increase, rising incomes and changing consumer preferences will accelerate the demand for, and access to food in the future. This will place considerable pressures on the use of natural resources (land, crops and animals).
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