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Application of agroforestry to African crop-livestock farming systems
Discusses the potential of leguminous trees to increase crop-livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Describes major management issues influencing tree introduction and contributions to the system. Gives a detailed account of the management techniques suitable for different agro-ecological zones.
Aspects of livestock productivity in Maasai group ranches in Kenya
Analyzes the output of the Maasai pastoral system by examining three group ranches in the Kajiado District in Kenya, first in terms of output per animal, household cash and subsistence income from livestock for large-and small-scale producers, and second in terms of output per unit of pastoral land.
Assessment of Agricultural Information Needs in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States: Eastern Africa: Country study Kenya
The study aimed to provide insight on status of infrastructure, information services and ICM capacity of institutions involved in agriculture and rural development, Information and capacity building needs in the area of ICM identified for key institutions and potential CTA partners involved in ARD and potential strategic partners for CTA activities and services identified and baseline data on the status of ICM and ICT in ARD compiled for monitoring purposes and improved outreach...
Assessment of Agricultural information needs in African, Caribbean & Pacific (ACP) States: Country Study Eritreia
Assessing complex interactions between human and agro-ecosystem using satellite information. A case study in Katuk Odeyo, Western Kenya.
The objective of this study is to integrate socioeconomic, biophysical, and remote-sensing information to enhance the understanding of climate change, agriculture and food security within and between CCAFS sites. The purpose is to assess the agricultural production system in the CCAFS site Katuk Odeyo, Nyando (Western Kenya) to explore potential indicators that can be long-term monitored. Ecosystem health determines energy supply and demand by sustaining the productive capacity of the landscape.
Assessment of Agricultural Information Needs in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States: Eastern Africa: Country study Tanzania
The study aimed to provide insight on status of infrastructure, information services and ICM capacity of institutions involved in agriculture and rural development, information and capacity building needs in the area of ICM identified for key institutions and potential CTA partners involved in ARD and potential strategic partners for CTA activities and services identified and baseline data on the status of ICM and ICT in ARD compiled for monitoring purposes and improved outreach...
Assessment of Agricultural information needs in African, Caribbean & Pacific (ACP) States: Country Study Ethiopia
Assessing farmers’ perception for resilience of socio-ecological production landscapes in central and eastern Kenya
In order to understand farmers’ perceptions of resilience
in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes
(SEPLS), a participatory field assessment was conducted in
Kenya. A tool developed by the United Nations University-
Institute of Advanced Studies and Bioversity International
was used to elucidate the range of perceptions of risk
faced by five communities living in different agro-ecological
and socio-economic conditions. This paper presents
the practical process of carrying out assessments at the
Assessment of Agricultural Information Needs in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States: Eastern Africa: Country study Uganda
The study aimed to provide insight on status of infrastructure, information services and ICM capacity of institutions involved in agriculture and rural development, information and capacity building needs in the area of ICM identified for key institutions and potential CTA partners involved in ARD and potential strategic partners for CTA activities and services identified and baseline data on the status of ICM and ICT in ARD compiled for monitoring purposes and improved outreach...
Assessment of Agricultural information needs in African, Caribbean & Pacific (ACP) States: Country Study Sudan
This study commissioned by CTA aims to identify agricultural information needs of key actors / beneficiaries for CTA products and services, potential actors ..and, to develop some baseline data to facilitate subsequent monitoring activities.