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Grasslands in 'Old World' and 'New World' Mediterranean-climate zones: past trends, current status and future research priorities
Despite their ecological, economic and social importance,
grasslands in areas with Mediterranean climates
continue to receive limited scientific, political and
media attention. The main objectives of this review
are to ...
Forage seed system, Indigenous knowledge and constraints of forage production in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan seed sector is in transition after the postwar reconstruction and rebuilding (Kugbei et al., 2011). Though
the national seed policy and law was enacted in 2009 (Gazette, Govt. of Afghanistan, 2009), its ...
Forage yields and feeding value of small grain winter cereals for lambs
BACKGROUND: An understanding of the dynamics that affect the nutrient content of forages with advancing growth stages
is critical for designing equally dynamic feeding programmes. This study compared the agronomic ...
Screening for Cold Tolerant Cactus Species (Opuntia ficus-indica) for West Asia Region
The identification of the cold tolerant Opuntia species to increase their
cultivation in West Asia region where the cold winter conditions limit their
adaptation is the primary yet the most critical step. The International ...
Berseem clover (TrifoliumalexandrinumL.) in the Mediterranean Basin
hisreviewprovidesbasicinsightintothecurrentstatusandproductionofberseemclover(TrifoliumalexandrinumL.)inMediterraneanbasincountries.FromtherainfedcropfarmingoftheAegeanIslandtoricebasedcroppingofsaltaffectedsoilsofNileDe ...
Performance of indigenous and exotic×indigenous sheep breeds fed different diets in spring and the efficiency of feeding system in crop–livestock farming
Genetic variation in feed efficiency may have a significant impact on sheep production in integrated crop livestock
farming systems in dry areas, where the shortage and poor quality of feed is widespread. Thus, the present ...
Potential legume alternatives to fallow and wheat monoculture for Mediterranean environments
Growing populations and intensification of land-use in West Asia and North Africa (WANA) are prompting
a need for viable alternatives to fallow and cereal mono-cropping systems common in dry areas of this region. ...
Water productivity through cattle rearing
The project aimed during its first year the settlement of a farm follow-up related to irrigation practices, fodder productivity (feed biomass) and the dietary rations destined to cattle, throughout a whole agricultural ...
Does producing forages improve livelihoods in dry areas? The case of Afghanistan (on-going research)
Agriculture is the main livelihood and a major contributor to the Afghan economy. Livestock production contributes with
almost 50% of agricultural GDP in Afghanistan where out of 75% Afghans who live in rural areas, 85% ...
Annual forage legumes in dryland agricultural systems of the West Asia and North Africa Regions: research achievements and future perspective
Forage legumes are vitally important to animal production
in the dryland farming systems of the Mediterranean
region. Of the diverse forage-legume species
adapted to the Mediterranean climate, vetches, (Vicia
spp.), ...