Wildlife winners and losers of extensive small-livestock farming: a case study in the South African Karoo
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-019-01738-3
Abstract: Extensive farming is an important source of food and fibre and often the only viable land use in the more arid regions of the globe. Yet, land use transformation for livestock grazing can lead to… read more here.
Keywords: livestock farming; livestock; biodiversity; extensive small ... See more keywords
Towards scientifically based management of extensive livestock farming in terms of ecological predator-prey modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2017.01.021
Abstract: Grassland production systems have important impact on food supply and in the economy of several countries. In the specific case of Uruguay, located at the Pampa biome, extensive livestock farming represents 80% of the country… read more here.
Keywords: towards scientifically; livestock farming; based management; scientifically based ... See more keywords
Biomass harvesting leads to soil acidification: a study of mixed crop–livestock farming systems in Madagascar
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DOI: 10.1071/cp20499
Abstract: Abstract. Soil acidification and declining fertility are widespread in sub‐Saharan Africa. Nutrient depletion is mainly related to nutrient mining driven by biomass removal without replenishment of nutrients through use of fertilisers. Concomitant acidification is due… read more here.
Keywords: crop; mixed crop; crop livestock; biomass ... See more keywords
Does mixed crop‐livestock farming lead to less diversified diets among smallholders? Evidence from Laos
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DOI: 10.1111/agec.12431
Abstract: Malnourishment continues to remain a challenge in developing countries. As the undernourished are largely smallholder farmers, it is widely assumed that farm diversification and mixed crop‐livestock agricultural systems can help alleviate this problem. However, empirical… read more here.
Keywords: crop livestock; livestock farming; mixed crop; diversity ... See more keywords
The role of Precision Livestock Farming technologies in animal welfare monitoring: a review
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DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv.1895
Abstract: Precision Livestock Farming is the use of technology to help farmers monitor and manage their animals and their farm. Precision Livestock Farming technologies can be used to improve not only animal welfare and health, but… read more here.
Keywords: livestock farming; farming technologies; welfare; precision livestock ... See more keywords
Sensitivity Analysis of a Regional Nutrient Budget Model for Two Regions with Intensive Livestock Farming in Korea
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DOI: 10.3390/su11133676
Abstract: Nutrient budget is one of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) agri-environmental indicators. A model was developed for regional nutrient management in Korea. In this study, a sensitivity analysis of parameters of a… read more here.
Keywords: nutrient budget; budget model; livestock; budget ... See more keywords
The Impact of Livestock Extension on the Livelihood of Mbororo Fulani Women in the North West Region of Cameroon
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DOI: 10.5296/jas.v8i2.17076
Abstract: Mbororo Fulani women are experiencing transformation in their livelihood through livestock farming. This paper investigates the contributions of livestock farming to the wellbeing of the Mbororo Fulani women of the North West region of Cameroon.… read more here.
Keywords: fulani women; livestock farming; mbororo fulani; women north ... See more keywords