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Displaying 1146 - 1150 of 1156Current issues in cattle pricing and marketing in Botswana
Botswana's meat export parastatal, the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), has been much in the local news. Cattle suppliers have become accustomed to substantial annual producer price increases from this successful national industry, which has expanded increasingly into European markets. But at the end of 1984 it was announced that there would be no bonus paid and no price increase for 1985. This was later changed to a small 5% price increase, following producer pressure.
Understanding and promoting range management by herders in Eastern Turkey
This paper describes the pastoral situation in Erzurum Province, Anatolia, Turkey, and gives an account of some of the existing range management practices.It emphasises the necessity of understanding existing pastoral practices, and more importantly the circumstances that give rise to them, when planning the improvement of livestock husbandry, breeding, fodder production and pasture management. Erzurum province is one of the most important areas in Turkey for the production of sheep and cattle for fattening and slaughter.
Agricultural sector assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis
This study presents the findings of an agricultural assessment for St. Kitts and Nevis in 1983 funded by USAID.
It suggests that more intensive use of labour and land could occur if individuals or groups of individuals have more widespread and secure access to government controlled land. The paper recommends that a project be developed that assists several hundred people to become farm operators, through land purchase arrangements or long term land leases, on land that is government controlled.
Thirsty, hungry and no power? : African resources in a global world
Water, food and energy are fundamental to African development. However, several crucial issues need to be addressed. Are African resources used to meet African needs or are they being exploited to satisfy the needs of other actors facing food and energy insecurity?
Implications of land use change in tropical Northern Africa under global warming
This discussion paper asses possible feedbacks between the type of land use and harvest intensity and climate.