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Mathematical modelling of livestock production systems: Application of the Texas A & M University beef cattle production model to Botswana
The animal science systems group at Texas A & M University (TAMU) has developed a computer based beef cattle production model for use in tropical countries. This model can be used to predict animal and herd productivity under a variety of management regions in diverse environments. Economic analyses can then be made, based on these predictions.
Mapping risk and vulnerability hotspots in the COMESA region
Measuring sustainable intensification in smallholder agroecosystems: A review
In the sustainable intensification (SI) of smallholder agroecosystems, researchers and farmers collaborate to produce more food on land currently in cultivation, secure wellbeing in the present day, and bolster ecosystem services to sustain agricultural productivity into the future. In recent years there has been debate in the SI literature about the meaning and boundaries SI, accompanied by calls for clearly defined metrics to evaluate SI efforts. In this review, we present the current state of the literature in regards to SI metrics.
Maziwa Zaidi: Tanzania smallholder dairy value chain R4D program—an experiment to improve AR4D
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).