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Investigations into nematode parasites of goats in pastoral and crop livestock systems of Ethiopia
We generated epidemiological information on the prevalence of nematode parasites and possible resistance/resilience of goats in three areas, Bati, Shinille, and Borana, of Ethiopia. A total of 350 breeding does were randomly ...
Characterization of Indigenous Goat Populations in Selected Areas of Ethiopia
The objective of this study was to characterize Bati, Borena and Short-eared Somali goat populations kept under traditional management systems. The survey conducted in three locations; namely Bati, Borena and Siti (the ...
A Descriptive Design of Farming Systems Components, Priorities, and Sociotechnical Packages towards Sustainable Intensification in Ethiopia
The workshop was designed to gain a deeper understanding of the farming systems in Ethiopia that are of particular interest to the SI-MFS Initiative. This comprehension is crucial for creating tailored interventions that ...
Sustainable Intensification of Feed Value Chains in Mixed Sheep-Barley Systems: Rethinking Waste Management - The Case of Atella. A Baseline Study
In the North Shoa Zone, the primary availability of alcoholic by-products, known locally as ‘Atela’, presents a unique opportunity. Farmers purchase these by-products to feed their livestock. Additionally, some households ...
Sustainable Intensification of Feed Value Chains in Mixed Crop-Livestock Systems: Towards Improved Forages for Small Ruminants. A Preliminary Report
This report aims to explore the varieties and production methods of improved forage, identify key stakeholders in the value chain, and examine the significant challenges and opportunities present in developing a forage ...
Youth groups sheep-fattening entrepreneurship as a springboard to enhancing sustainable farming and livelihoods in Ethiopia
The primary objective of this study was to promote collective entrepreneurship via the formation of sheep fattening groups and cooperatives by public and private engagement co-opted through coordination committees to improve ...
Whole crop optimization provides a viable pathway for sustainable intensification of barley-livestock farming systems
A report of a participatory varietal evaluation by farmers for food-feed traits of barley in North Shewa, Ethiopia.
Nutritive Value and Farmer Preference of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties for Food-Feed Traits
The study was conducted to evaluate the nutritive value of chickpea haulms from different varieties, to determine the relationship between the feed-food traits of chickpea and to assess farmers’ knowledge and preference ...