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Title: Observations on the efficiency of using different cashmere combs
Author(s)Date: 2013-09-30Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Limited accesstThe effect of using small or large cashmere combs on cashmere harvest, cashmere qualityand combing time was studied on Raeini cashmere goats in nomadic goat breeding systemsof the Iranian province of Kerman. Two groups ... -
Title: OCS MEL Data Integration (Partner) Codeless Method
Author(s)Date: 2019-12-04Type: PresentationStatus: Open accessMEL is an intermediary between open repositories, and information can be harvested from and deposited into MEL, items can also be migrated between DSpace and MEL. For DSpace there is a default metadata schema and the CG ... -
Title: OFID Annual Technical Report. Enhancing Sustainability and Fodder Production of Lowland Pastures through Integrated Alley Cropping & Conservation Agriculture in Arid Agro-pastoral Ecosystems in Jordan, Yemen and Tunisia
Author(s)Date: 2015-08-19Type: Donor ReportStatus: Timeless limited accessA two year project funded by the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) aiming at sustainable development of lowland pastures in Tunisia, Jordan, and Yemen was initiated in September 2014. The project is 100% ... -
Title: OFID household survey on landscape depressions
Author(s)Date: 2015-08-12Type: DatasetStatus: Limited accessThe dataset contains the results of a survey with the purpose to compare practices like barley cultivation in the depressions and improved rangeland in Badia in terms of economic viability in the long term. The survey is ... -
Title: OFID Progress Report (January 2018 to December 2019)-Enhancing groundnut productivity and profitability for smallholder farmers in Asia through varietal technologies
Author(s)Date: 2020-03-01Type: Donor ReportStatus: Limited accessThe public-private partnership (PPP) with the food industry and seed sector in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Vietnam promoted groundnut seed and commodity value chains resulting in economic benefits to the farmers and all ... -
Title: Old and New Innovations for Wheat Food Security
Author(s)Date: 2016-05-09Type: VideoStatus: Open accessThe video reports the presentation of Filippo Bassi, director of ICARDA's Wheat program , during the World Food Research & Innovation Forum held the 9th May 2016 in Italy. Dr. Bassi opens the presentation with an introductory ... -
Title: On farm analysis of the effect of the preceding crop on N uptake and grain yield of durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) in Mediterranean conditions.
Author(s)Date: 2018-09-05Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Limited accessOne of the challenges of eco-efficient agriculture is the development of operational farming practices to increase the level of agricultural production, maximize the efficiency of resource use and reduce environmental ... -
Title: On-farm Agrobiodiversity in West Asia: Status, Threats and Impact on Rural Livelihoods
Author(s)Date: 2008-01-01Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessSince 1999, ICARDA has been coordinating a five-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to promote on-farm/in situ conservation and sustainable use of dryland agrobiodiversity. The project, implemented ... -
Title: On-farm evaluation of QTLs: the case of partial resistance to Puccinia hordei Otth in south east Ethiopia
Author(s)Date: 2011-09-27Type: Book ChapterStatus: Open accessThis paper summarizes the performance of some QTLs for partial resistance to barley leaf rust under natural epidemic development in the south eastern highlands of Ethiopia. The paper also reviews types of resistance against ... -
Title: On-farm phenotypic characterization of Mursi cattle in its production environment in South Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Author(s)Date: 2015-08-19Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Limited accessThis study was conducted to characterize the morphological peculiarities and performance characteristics of Mursi cattle in its production environment managed by Bodi and Mursi pastoral communities in Southern Ethiopia. A ... -
Title: On-farm quality (certified) seed production by seed prodcuer cooperatives or groups
Author(s)Date: 2016-12-31Type: ReportStatus: Open accessFarmers from the seed producer cooperatives or groups are identified, trained and provided with seed to produce and market the seed as a group through formal and/or informal channels and return the seed in kind. Farmers ... -
Title: On-farm seed production
Author(s)Date: 2017-01-28Type: ReportStatus: Open accessIn Ethiopia, the barley project is working in 21 zones and 62 district with 20 licensed and 7 non-licensed seed producer cooperatives with total membership of 3053 farmers (354 female farmers,11.6%). Small seed packs were ... -
Title: One improved variety of maize, guar and millet evaluated at 4 farmers’ fields
Author(s)Date: 2015-12-31Type: ReportStatus: Open access1 improved variety of maize, guar and millet evaluated at 4 farmers’ fields vs. local varieties at two villages (Saghar and Latifal) at Chakwal site -
Title: OPINION: As drought hits, Zimbabweans are going hungry
Author(s)Date: 2019-11-07Type: News Item/Press ItemStatus: Open accessEfforts to boost food security, health and nutrition in Zimbabwe's cities could have a big payoff -
Title: Opportunities and challenges of diversified in cropping and livestock systems in small scale farms at desert reclaimed lands, Egypt
Author(s)Date: 2016-12-31Type: PosterStatus: Open accessA farm survey was conducted in 2013/14, over 174 small-scale farms in the newly desert reclaimed lands of Egypt. Five zones have been investigated according to date of settlement: 1 old reclaimed land (1960s), 2 newly ... -
Title: Opportunities and challenges to out-scaling the use of treated greywater for home farming in Jordan
Author(s)Date: 2015-11-30Type: ReportStatus: Open accessJordan is one of the driest countries in the world that struggles to cope with the limited freshwater resources to meet the growing demand from the economy and the domestic sector. To cope with this water shortage, Jordan ... -
Title: Opportunities and limitations of multidimensional crop improvement in grain legumes to support increased productivity in mixed crop livestock systems
Author(s)Date: 2016-04-19Type: Conference PaperStatus: Open accessWhile rising demand for animal sourced food (ASF) in emerging and developing countries increases feed demand, shrinking natural resource base particularly arable land and water limit feed production. Consequently crop ... -
Title: Opportunities to improve the seasonal dynamics of water use in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) to enhance yield increase in water‑limited environments
Author(s)Date: 2017-12-31Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Open accessLentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) is one of the most important annual food legumes that plays an important role in the food and nutritional security of millions in the world. Lentil is mainly grown under rainfed environments, ... -
Title: Optimization of selection for growth in Menz Sheep while minimizing inbreeding depression in fitness traits
Author(s)Date: 2013-06-19Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Open accessThe genetic trends in fitness (inbreeding, fertility and survival) of a closed nucleus flock of Menz sheep under selection during ten years for increased body weight were investigated to evaluate the consequences of ... -
Title: Optimizing Livelihood and Environmental Benefits from Crop Residues in Smallholder Crop-Livestock Systems in Southern Africa
Author(s)Date: 2013-10-12Type: ReportStatus: Open accessSustainable forms of intensification are needed to address the low and stagnant production of farming systems in southern Africa. More efficient use of croplivestock interactions can contribute to this; in this context the ...