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Author : Johann H. Hesse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)
Download or read book The Sustainability of Animal Traction Farming Systems in Northern Ghana written by Johann H. Hesse and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Johann H. Hesse
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 158112015X
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)
Download or read book Is Bullock Traction a Sustainable Technology? written by Johann H. Hesse and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 1997-11 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the question of whether or not the technology of bullock traction has spread in northern Ghana between 1982/83 and 1993/94 and, furthermore, what factors determine changes in the pattern of the adoption of bullock traction in this area. The introduction to the problem and the objectives of the study in chapter one are followed by a theoretical section in chapter two that focuses on the question why one would have expected a further spread of bullock traction. This chapter explains the direct benefits of bullock traction and reviews the current state of knowledge of this issue. Factors that might have resulted in changes in these direct benefits of bullock traction between 1982/83 and 1993/94 such as population growth and the effects of structural adjustment programs are discussed. Additionally, the implications of the life-cycle of households and the tradition of the inheritance of cattle for changes related to bullock traction adoption over time are identified. Chapter three introduces the empirical data collection procedure and methods. The study is a follow up study to the study of Panin (1988) who conducted research on the same farm-households in 1982/83, in three villages of the Northern Region of Ghana. Chapter four presents the empirical findings about the changes in the socio-economic conditions that are relevant for bullock traction adoption in the study villages. These data extend the information in chapter two to the village level. The empirical findings about changes in the effects of bullock traction at the field level are presented in chapter five. The analysis includes the effects of bullock traction on land use, household labor utilization, performance of crop production, and aspects of bullock traction renting. The effects of bullock traction at the farm-household level were addressed in chapter six. It is necessary to separate the analysis at the field level from the farm-household level analysis because farmers combine different tillage technologies at the farm-household level. This chapter includes changes over time regarding household demographics, resource endowment, farm labor allocation, crop production performance, income statements, and the costs and benefits of an investment in bullock traction. Chapter seven of this study is concerned with the question of whether the changes in the bullock ownership pattern for the sampled households are in line with general trends at village level. For this purpose, the village census of 1994 was compared with 1982 and the result is that the ownership of bullocks and implements has declined which means that the results of the analysis at farm-household level is in line with general trends at village level. Although individual ownership of bullock traction declined, the area plowed by bullocks in the study area increased because renting of bullock traction services increased. Chapter eight of the study discusses important empirical results of chapters four to seven in light of the arguments made in the theoretical chapter two and draws attention to the conclusions of the empirical results. Important points discussed in chapter eight are: methodological issues, the labor-saving effect of bullock traction that is maintained over the years, the effect on crop yields that was found to exist in 1982 but not in 1994, the importance of the life-cycle of households to understand changes in bullock traction adoption at farm-household level, and the effects of structural adjustment programs on the adoption of bullock traction. The study ends with the formulation of recommendations for agricultural extension and further agricultural research. About the Author
Author : West Africa Animal Traction Network. Workshop
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Animal Traction for Agricultural Development written by West Africa Animal Traction Network. Workshop and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the reports of the workshops given and the papers prepared for the workshops. The first part of this book summarizes workshop activities and conclusions. The second part of this volume contains 60 edited papers in which technical, social and economic aspects of animal traction are presented and analysed
Author : Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. Workshop
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Improving Animal Traction Technology written by Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa. Workshop and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The profitability of animal traction. The management of draft animals. Animal-powered tillage and weeding technology. The supply and distribution of implements for animal traction women and animal traction technology. The transfer of animal traction technology. Animal-powered transport. Diversifyng operations using animal power. Country experiences and constraints.
Author : Fadel Ndiamé
Publisher : Vieweg+teubner Verlag
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Animal Power in Farming Systems written by Fadel Ndiamé and published by Vieweg+teubner Verlag. This book was released on 1988 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conference report on the use of animal traction in farming in developing countries - reports of field studies, summary of group discussions, economic evaluation, sociological aspects, research and development. Diagrams, photographs.
Author : Zegeye Hailu
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Adoption of Modern Farm Practices in African Agriculture written by Zegeye Hailu and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251308713
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization: A Framework for Africa written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This framework presents ten interrelated principles/elements to guide Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (SAMA). Further, it presents the technical issues to be considered under SAMA and the options to be analysed at the country and sub regional levels. The ten key elements required in a framework for SAMA are as follows: The analysis in the framework calls for a specific approach, involving learning from other parts of the world where significant transformation of the agricultural mechanization sector has already occurred within a three-to-four decade time frame, and developing policies and programmes to realize Africa’s aspirations of Zero Hunger by 2025. This approach entails the identification and prioritization of relevant and interrelated elements to help countries develop strategies and practical development plans that create synergies in line with their agricultural transformation plans. Given the unique characteristics of each country and the diverse needs of Africa due to the ecological heterogeneity and the wide range of farm sizes, the framework avoids being prescriptive.
Author : Paul Starkey
Publisher : Resource Book of the Animal Tr
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Meeting the Challenges of Animal Traction written by Paul Starkey and published by Resource Book of the Animal Tr. This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new resource book provides a wealth of ideas and experiences concerning animal traction in many countries. This publication has been developed from the ATNESA workshop held in Kenya on 'meeting the challenges of animal traction' and draws together key papers and contributions from professionals in 27 different countries. The papers address a number of important challenges to animal traction that relate to participation, environment, gender, extension, transport, equipment and animal husbandry. In addition, several papers describe national-level challenges and project attempts to address these. It will be of great value to all those concerned with the development of animal power, tropical agricultural development and rural transport, especially those involved in participative research, training, extension, development, planning, gender issues and project implementation.
Author : J. M. Powell
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN 13 : 9290532947
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Livestock and Sustainable Nutrient Cycling in Mixed Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa: Technical papers written by J. M. Powell and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical papers. Setting the scene. Interactions between animals and plants. Interactions between animals and soils. Interactions between plants and soils. Nutrient cycling in mixed farming systems. Modelling nutrient cycles in plant/animal/soil systems.
Author : R.A. Pearson
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9086865186
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (868 download)
Download or read book Working animals in agriculture and transport written by R.A. Pearson and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers many of the recent research observations on the management and use of working animals in tropical agricultural systems. Studies of oxen, donkeys and camels in sub-Saharan Africa, cows and donkeys in Ethiopia, buffaloes in Vietnam, camels in Libya and horses and donkeys in Southern Italy are some of the topics included. Technical issues in nutritional requirement, feeding, management, health, implement, work practices and harnessing are discussed and the contribution that working animals continue to make in many agricultural and transport activities are quantified. The book is a valuable source of reference materials on draught animal technology. It is a must for any scientist, student or extension worker in rural and urban areas where animal power is found.
Author : Tony Leonard John Lawrence
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780906562192
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (621 download)
Download or read book Breeding and Feeding the High Genetic Merit Dairy Cow written by Tony Leonard John Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : I. Okike
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN 13 : 9789291460960
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (69 download)
Download or read book Agricultural Intensification and Efficiency in the West African Savannahs written by I. Okike and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ademola K. Braimoh
Publisher : Cuvillier Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3865370446
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (653 download)
Download or read book Modeling Land-use Change in the Volta Basin of Ghana written by Ademola K. Braimoh and published by Cuvillier Verlag. This book was released on 2004 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Land change studies in a 5,400km2 area within the Volta Basin of Ghana were carried out using satellite image and socio-economic analyses. The dominant change process was conversion of natural vegetation to cropland at an annual rate of 5%. Reversible land change trajectories involving accumulation of woody biomass indicate a certain level of rainfall-induced ecosystem resilience. Linear and logistic regressions identified agricultural land suitability, distance from main market and localities, child-dependency ratio and population density as the main drivers of change. Policy measures that would relieve human pressure on vegetation resources, guarantee food supply and promote commercialization of agriculture are suggested.
Author : Eric C Jones
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 012805283X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Social Network Analysis of Disaster Response, Recovery, and Adaptation written by Eric C Jones and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2016-09-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Network Analysis of Disaster Response, Recovery, and Adaptation covers systematic social network analysis and how people and institutions function in disasters, after disasters, and the ways they adapt to hazard settings. As hazards become disasters, the opportunities and constraints for maintaining a safe and secure life and livelihood become too strained for many people. Anecdotally, and through many case studies, we know that social interactions exacerbate or mitigate those strains, necessitating a concerted, intellectual effort to understand the variation in how ties within, and outside, communities respond and are affected by hazards and disasters. Examines the role of societal relationships in a disaster context, incorporating theory and case studies by experts in the field Integrates research in the areas of social network analysis and inter-organizational networks Presents a range of studies from around the world, employing different approaches to network analysis in disaster contexts
Author : J. M. Powell
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN 13 : 9290532912
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Livestock and Sustainable Nutrient Cycling in Mixed Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa: Conference summary written by J. M. Powell and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conference summary; Summary of plenary sessins; Opening session; Interactions between animals and plants; Interactions between animals and soils; Interactions between plant and soils; Nutrient cycling in mixed farming systems; Modelling nutrient cycles; Closing session; Summary of focus group sessions; Introduction; Animal-plant interactions; Animal-soil interacions; Socio-economic dimensions in nutrient cycling.
Author : International Livestock Centre for Africa
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
ISBN 13 : 9789290530961
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Production from Livestock in Sub-Saharan Africa written by International Livestock Centre for Africa and published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD). This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W.K. Asenso-Okyere
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461561051
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Food Security in West Africa written by W.K. Asenso-Okyere and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food security is defined as the ability of countries, regions, or households to meet their required levels of food consumption at all times. Food security is an important component of human welfare, and it can act as an indicator of a region's development. This book addresses the roles of trade, policy development, and economic cooperation in creating sustainable food security in the West African region. The largely micro-level analysis is conducted on empirical data from the household where decisions on production and consumption take place. Food security is discussed in terms of its component parts, namely: availability of food (production and trade), its accessibility (incomes and poverty status), and its utilisation (health and nutrition).
