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Measurement of the aboveground biomass of some rangeland species using a digital nondestructive technique
Plant biomass is usually assumed to be positively correlated with canopy cover. Measurements of
canopy cover can now be easily and precisely made through image processing of high-resolution
digital photography. This study ...
Role of GPS in monitoring livestock migration
Satellite-based technique of global positioning systems (GPS) is useful for tracking long-distance livestock movement across the grazing routes md to study the specific needs of livestock herders. There are two kinds of ...
A Preliminary Model of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. Suitability for Jordan
Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. has been propagated for its fruits and young
pads for human consumption, as well as for forage for domestic livestock for
hundreds of years. Recently, it has been suggested that this plant ...
Development of a cactus pear agro-industry for the sub-Sahara Africa Region
Proceedings of
International Cactus Pear Workshop
held at the University of the Free State (UFS),
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Radio broadcasting about ACIAR Forage Project Impacts
This video gives an overview on the ACIAR forage project impact.
Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable tree species: Leucaena leucocephala: A versatile tree producing nutritious fodder for ruminants
Leucaena leucocephala is used mostly as forage for livestock, both after cutting for use as fodder, or direct grazing, typically planted in hedgerows with grass. It responds well to a coppice system and branches vigorously.
A methodological approach to model the grass-tree relationship in Quercus suber Mediterranean forest ecosystems
Livestock is socially and economically an important component for the livelihood of resource poor
farmers in North Africa. A portion of livestock feed resources is forest rangeland. Unfortunately, the
sustainability of ...
بذور أفضل من أجل إنتاج أفضل للأعلاف والمراعي
تتسم مھارات إنتاج العلف وبذور المراعي بالترابط الوثیق. إن تربیة الماشیة تلعب دورا حاسما في الاقتصاد الوطني ولكنھا تتطلب وفرة من العلف والمراعي ذات الجودة العالیة والتي لا تتحقق إلا بتدفق مستمر للبذور الجیدة من الأصناف المحسنة
NRM and institutional options for sustainable management of silvipasture systems on community and private lands for enhanced eco-system services
Training on NRM and institutional options for sustainable management of silvipasture systems on community and private lands for enhanced eco-system services.
Identification, demonstration and validation of promising technologies and diversification options for enhanced productivity & livelihood security.
This is a field day training where 70 participants learned new agroforestry practices in Pakistan.