In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive,
fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline …

Crop-livestock production systems play an important role in the livelihoods of many rural
communities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) but are vulnerable to the adverse impacts of …

Abstract Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for Next Generation (RISING) project
has conducted action research on livestock feed and forages starting in 2012 to bridge gaps …

The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal effects on quantity and quality of fodder
resources and associated utilization practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Western …

Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are rapidly urbanizing, leading to a high demand
for high-quality animal products. Production increase is seen as a key to meeting this …

Large quantities of cereals and grain legume crop residues (CRs) such as straw, stover and
haulms are produced every year. They are used as a major and cheap source of livestock …

Large quantities of cereals and grain legume crop residues (CRs) such as straw, stover and
haulms are produced every year. They are used as a major and cheap source of livestock …

Smallholder farming systems are characterized by the production of forage and fodder in
sub-optimal levels integrated with other aspects of agricultural production. By growing and …

Livestock, the dairy sector in particular, has traditionally contributed to the Nepalese
economy and livelihoods even though vegetarian centered food habits predominate …

Dairy production in India plays an important role in improving the livelihoods of farmers with
equity. The milk production in the country has increased by about 10 times since …